Education & Formation Coordinator – St. Vincent de Paul

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St. Vincent de Paul – Cincinnati (SVDP) has served residents of Greater Cincinnati for over 150 years with basic needs such as food, medicine, and homelessness prevention through its outreach center in the West End and 53 parish-based volunteer Conferences. SVDP provides holistic direct assistance and systemic change services while treating neighbors in need with dignity and compassion.

Scope of Position:

As an integral part of the Education & Formation department. the Education & Formation Coordinator serves to lead the design and development of educational and formational content meant to inform, inspire, and evangelize on topics of Catholic Social Teaching, Social Justice, and Vincentian Spirituality across our immersive educational offerings to a variety of stakeholders and partners including both youth and adults.  Significant connection with, and support of, our volunteer Vincentians and Service Learning participants are key responsibilities in this role, including facilitation of programming to diverse groups.

Job Responsibilities: 

Program Development

  • Coordinates the development of curriculum, resources and educational program materials rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, Vincentian Spirituality, and utilizing the principles of Service Learning to deepen understanding of community needs
  • Regularly leads workshops, activities & simulations, and retreats for diverse community partners including our Vincentian members, high schools & universities, community organizations, corporate groups and others
  • Adapts and enhances programming based on participant feedback, stakeholder experiences, and best practices in adult & youth formation efforts
  • Supports the training and development of volunteers, facilitators, and others to effectively engage in leading program experiences.

Vincentian Formation

  • Coordinates the development of, and assists in facilitation of, formational programming (training tools, workshops, retreats, etc.) for Vincentians, volunteers, and staff in collaboration with the Director and other departments rooted in the mission and spirituality of St. Vincent de Paul.
  • Assists in developing new pathways for ongoing formation for local parishes, schools, universities, and other partners meeting their needs and program goals
  • Coordinates timely communications for Vincentians and partners informing them of upcoming offerings and opportunities, logistical details, etc.
  • Assists in the updating of records and membership database information, including processing and analyzing program feedback to continually enhances programs being offered.

 The full job posting can be found here:  Education & Formation Coordinator Job Posting