[Hiring] Leadership Consultant @Catholic Leadership Institute

Role Description Leadership Consultants accompany clergy, religious, and lay Church leaders using CLI's proprietary methods of consulting, coaching, training/development, and mentoring, both in-person and virtually, to build greater confidence and competence in ministry. This unique accompaniment work empowers leaders to forge the future of our Church in the Apostolic Age.

• Analyze data to interpret key themes and patterns.
• Identify actionable insights.
• Partner with clients to implement pastoral plans.
• Assess outcomes.
• Commit to an average of 20 hours per week.
• Available to travel two to three times per month, for up to ten days total; may include occasional international travel.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Proficiency (English & Spanish) – Required for This Search.
• Practicing Catholic with a deep love of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Three to five years of experience in business, psychology, human resources, theology, pastoral ministry, education, non-profit leadership, or a related field.
• Three to five years of staff or key volunteer leadership experience in a Catholic parish or diocese.

Requirements

• Certificate in catechesis, adult formation, or pastoral ministry.
• Experience in leadership consulting, coaching, volunteer management, spiritual direction, project management, organizational development, change management, or counseling.
• Experience advising and accompanying clergy or organizational leaders by providing feedback, addressing change, or giving recommendations or direction.
• Certifications in coaching, DISC, StrengthsFinder, or other personality/leadership style assessments.

Benefits

• Strong understanding of the Catholic culture, Church structure, parish life, ministries, roles, and evangelization and discipleship.
• Comfortable leading prayer and other spiritual practices for groups.
• Demonstrated group facilitation skills with proven ability to listen actively and engage stakeholders.
• Confident public speaker with ability to lead a client or project towards desired outcomes.
• Strength in gathering and interpreting data to identify and solve specific problems.
• Collaborative leadership skills that foster confidence and cooperation.
• Proven ability to lead others through periods of change.
• Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working across populations with differing expressions of ecclesiology, theology, politics, and culture.
• Self-starter with ability to work effectively in a remote environment.
• High level of expertise and confidence with Microsoft Office products and tools for remote and virtual work.

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