FAITH Administrator and Co-Navigator at Roman Catholic Bishop of San Diego

San Diego, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Apr, 26

Salary

28.0

Posted On

07 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fluency In Spanish, Fluency In English, Creativity, Flexibility, Self-Driven, Self-Directed, Networking, Teamwork, Communication, Technical Proficiency, Troubleshooting, Community Outreach, Leadership, Mentorship, Compassion, Resource Connection

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Description Site Name: Pope Francis Center (The Immigrant Resource Center of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish) Location: 745 Beardsley Ave San Diego, CA 92113 Reports to: Pastor, in coordination with Founding Manager Employment Type: Full time, (40 hours per week - Given the need to serve people after work hours, the hours for this position are imagined to be Sun-Thursday, 12 – 8:30 pm) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $28/hr. Summary Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish is looking to hire a FAITH Administrator and Co-Navigator for its Immigrant Resource Center, the Pope Francis Center, beginning on January 5, 2026. The center will be a new, innovative legal services and community resource center focused on addressing evolving immigration needs through responsive, community-driven programs. Our goal is to identify gaps in immigration support and respond swiftly with creative, accessible, and sustainable solutions. We aim to support both affirmative and defensive immigration matters, with a unique focus on preventing people from being at risk of being placed in removal proceedings and offer services ranging from legal education to direct representation and pro se support. Where services cannot be provided, partnerships with other providers will help us serve people. The FAITH Administrator and Co-Navigator will be the second hire of this project and will be responsible for administering the FAITH court accompaniment program as well as assisting the Founding Manager/Navigator in supporting community members who arrive to the center. Additionally, recognizing the increased desire of outside groups to spend time with us for immersion experiences, this person is tasked as the liaison and coordinator for those experiences. Primary Responsibilities FAITH Administrator Responsibilities FAITH (Faithful Accompaniment in Trust and Hope) is the name of the court accompaniment program of the Diocese of San Diego, which is administered by Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish, and is run in partnership with San Diego Organizing Project. The Administrator has the following duties: Oversee communication to and with the FAITH volunteers, both the daily shift groups as well as notices, updates, invitations, etc. This includes both email and Signal chats. Plan and execute orientations for new FAITH volunteers. Be the “go to” person daily for questions, issues, troubleshooting. Provide support for the shift leads as well as the court leads. Interface with court clerks’ office for scheduling issues, questions, etc. Assist with visits of press personnel and VIPs. Offload as much of the operations of FAITH from Fr. Hung as possible. Other as needed. Co-navigator Responsibilities Meet with community members who are seeking support in a trauma-informed, compassionate manner. Accompany individuals as they share their stories and refer them to the appropriate resources as needs become apparent. Work with Manager/Navigator to connect individuals to appropriate groups, services, or informational resources. Assist individuals with basic applications and translations as needed. Work with Manager/Navigator, pastor, associate pastors, and other parish and center staff to continually discern and develop the direction of the center and its resources and programs, participating in project-brainstorming, troubleshooting, and resource creation for the center. On an as needed basis, accompany individuals offsite to appointments and offices. Be willing to learn about and connect with local grassroots efforts within and beyond the parish to respond to immigration emergencies. Build relationships with stakeholders, community pillars, and organizers in spirit of collaboration and solidarity. Support program implementation of legal services. Refer individuals to in-house screenings and consultations as well as workshops. Serve as a member of the parish staff and administration team. Attend all staff meetings, faith formation team meetings, prayer days and educational days. Maintain ethical interpersonal and financial conduct with community members who receive services as well as community partners. Other as required. Immersion Coordinator Responsibilities Coordinate the different high school and college immersion groups who express interest in spending time with us to know the experience of our people. Be the general contact person, helping prepare rooms, keys, and other details. Help coordinate members of the community to speak with immersion groups. Other as needed. Supervisory Responsibilities Supervises volunteers as needed. Requirements Fluency in both Spanish and English, in both written and spoken language. Creativity, flexibility, self-driven, and self-directed. Ability to network, to relate well to others, to provide welcoming spirit. Ability to work on a team and communicate For FAITH Administrator, proven proficiency in technology and an ability to troubleshoot technical issues. Fluency in Google, Signal. Successful completion of the Parish Safe Environment process with background check. Down for “whatever!” The Ideal Candidate has the Following 2+ years of experience working with immigrants or other vulnerable populations 2+ years of experience working in community outreach or engagement Experience in leadership or mentorship roles, in working with volunteers A passion for living out the values of Catholic Social Teaching, Pope Francis, and/or Ignatian Spirituality Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the parish facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. The Pope Francis Center, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

Responsibilities

The FAITH Administrator and Co-Navigator will oversee the FAITH court accompaniment program and assist community members seeking support. They will also coordinate immersion experiences for outside groups visiting the center.