Social Justice Volunteer (Part- or Full-Time) St. Matthew’s Cathedral

Established in 1840, the Roman Catholic Cathedral of Saint Matthew the Apostle is a diverse and multi-cultural parish in our nation’s capital under the care of the Archbishop of Washington DC.

As a Christian community of faith, we seek to become closer to God through worship, prayer, sacraments, spiritual formation, and fellowship. Strengthened by this, we proclaim the good news of salvation in Christ Jesus and serve our brothers and sisters with our time, talents, and treasure. Through our evangelization in word and deed, we strive to be the light of the world as proclaimed by Saint Matthew.

Social Justice Program

St. Matthew’s Social Justice and Community Services mobilizes the parish community by promoting opportunities to serve those in need and to give witness of our faith through concrete acts of love and service that overcome our selfishness and indifference. Specially, the Social Justice program works in eight areas:

• Adopt-a-Family providing gifts of everyday necessities to low-income families in our community
• Homeless Ministry providing for the material and spiritual needs of homeless adults in a welcoming environment
• Single Servings of Service that allow parishioners to volunteer in a meaningful way without making a long-term commitment
• Advocacy and Education, including collaboration with the Archdiocese of Washington’s Legislative Network and the Washington Interfaith Network
• English as a Second Language Classes for adult speakers of other languages
• HIV/AIDS Ministry
• Ministry to the Sick, Seniors and Homebound
• Respect Life Ministry

St. Matthew’s Cathedral seeks an unpaid, part- or full-time volunteer to serve as an assistant to the Social Concern Director: aiding in every way possible in the carrying out of his leadership and pastoral duties. S/he will seek to use his/her passion, personal gifts and technical skills for the benefit of the church by contributing to the Social Concern Ministry’s effectiveness and efficiency.

Duties and Responsibilities

·         Communicate with volunteers, staff, and parishioner regarding Social Concern Ministry activities and events to answer questions and disseminate or explain information,

·         Compile, copy, sort, and file records and information of Social Concern Ministry activities and transactions,

·         Type, format, proofread and edit correspondence and other documents,

·         Prepares bulletin and pulpit announcements,

·         Maintain and update contact information of volunteers, business, families and individuals that participate or benefit from Social Concern programs and activities,

·         Answer correspondence, emails, faxes, and prepare outgoing mail,

·         Keep inventory of supplies for the Homeless and ESL Programs, and

·         Other duties as needed for the successful advancement of the program’s work.

Expectations

The volunteer will be proficient in the use of standard office tools: computer, copy machine, fax, email, etc. S/he will demonstrate organizational skills, as well as an ability to relate well with a diversity of persons: staff, volunteers, parishioners, and visitors.  S/he will be a person who posses a general understanding of the social teachings of the Church and is committed to showing special concern for the poor, the homeless, the immigrants, the vulnerable, and the marginalized.

Application information

To be considered for this position, please email a resume and brief cover letter to Carmen Iezzi, Vice Chair of the Social Justice Committee, at carmeniezzi@hotmail.com.