Assistant Director for Spanish Programming and Events, Aquinas Center of Theology

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Assistant Director of Spanish Programming and Events

The Aquinas Center of Theology (ACT) at Candler School of Theology at Emory University, in existence since 1987, serves to provide a Catholic scholarly presence across Emory University and the Archdiocese of Atlanta. The focus of the Aquinas Center is to promote dialogue and mutual understanding amid growing polarization. As such, the Center serves as a bridge bringing together ideas, perspectives, theologies, and cultural traditions to promote mutual understanding. We do so in the ecumenical and dynamic context of Emory University's Candler School of Theology.

To expand its mission, the Aquinas Center of Theology seeks a full-time, collaborative Assistant Director of Spanish Programming and Events. This employee will work with the Executive Director to expand the Center's programs and initiatives among the Spanish speaking groups throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta and at Emory. The position reports directly to the Executive Director.

In addition to this community-facing work, the Assistant Director is responsible for the planning, leading, and facilitating Aquinas Center events, both on Emory's campus and in the community. This position will work with the team to organize, coordinate, and implement the Aquinas Center's activities.

An ideal, qualified candidate will be deeply engaged in Catholic life and has a proven track record of planning and implementing events that align with an organizational mission.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, leading, and facilitating Aquinas Center programming, both on campus and community focused.
• Developing, promoting, and implementing Spanish-speaking programs and initiatives to further engage the Spanish-speaking, Catholic parishioners.
• Organizing, coordinating, and implementing the Aquinas Center's activities.
• Developing programs and initiatives to further engage currently underrepresented racial and ethnic groups.
• Organizing, coordinating, and implementing operational facets of programs which include establishing long-term operational objectives, researching factors that may impact the success of the program, and working with individuals or groups to research and document program requirements.
• Engaging other organizations for programming partnership opportunities including those organizations within Emory University, the Archdiocese of Atlanta and within the greater Atlanta Community.
• Promoting and managing program registration to accomplish program goals and objectives.
• Conducting research and gathering information to develop new programs.
• Developing conversation guides for designated Aquinas Center events for use by faith formation leaders in Catholic parishes.
• Developing promotional materials and communications which include social media, newsletters, or other written information related to programming.
• Assisting in developing and coordinating program-related meetings.
• Preparing operational and statistical reports.
• Representing the Aquinas Center in meetings, conferences, and networks with affiliated groups.
• May supervise assigned project staff interns and volunteers.
• May participate in the budget planning process.
• May assist in identifying funding resources and developing fund-raising strategies and initiatives.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Minimum qualifications include:

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the program and two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Master's in theology or related field is preferred.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Fluency in Spanish with clear, strong written communication skills and compelling public speaking abilities
• Highly detail-oriented individual with excellent organizational, planning and time management skills to manage all aspects of an event
• Practicing Catholic with knowledge of and engagement with Catholic intellectual traditions and two years of experience working at both the parish or diocesan level
• Two years of experience of detailed, event planning at a university/college campus, a faith-based setting or a nonprofit organization
• Two years of experience with business-related skills including budgeting, procurement, expense management, reporting and monthly reconciliations
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and Canva
• Creative professional who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys producing meaningful events
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate the work of student assistants, staff, and/or volunteers during a program

Note: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

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