Program Director
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Job Location:
Pulaski, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
11 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center a ministry of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary is seeking a full-time Program Director to join our mission-driven team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about fostering spiritual growth accompanying individuals and groups on their faith journeys and designing programs grounded in Catholic values with a strong commitment to ecological and social justice.
The Program Director serves as a key member of the Ministry Team and is responsible for envisioning developing and implementing VMESCs retreats workshops and educational offerings. Working collaboratively with the President/CEO ministry staff facilitators and community partners the Program Director ensures that all programming reflects the mission and identity of VMESC. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating on-site virtual and off-site programs for audiences of all ages; developing relationships with parishes diocesan offices and local organizations; coordinating program logistics with hospitality and administrative staff; and overseeing evaluation processes to maintain quality and relevance. The Program Director also assists with budgeting and record-keeping related to programming contributes to marketing through digital media and community networks and offers spiritual and theological support to staff volunteers and participants. Representing VMESC at diocesan and community events is also part of the role along with other duties as assigned. The position may include supervisory oversight of program staff contract facilitators and volunteers.
Candidates should hold at least a bachelors degree in Theology Pastoral Ministry Spirituality Religious Education or a related field with a masters degree strongly preferred. A minimum of three to five years of experience in retreat direction pastoral ministry or program development in a faith-based environment is required. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of Catholic social teaching familiarity with contemporary ministry trends and the ability to design and facilitate meaningful retreat and spiritual formation experiences. Strong interpersonal communication and organizational skills are essential as is the ability to collaborate effectively in a team ministry setting. Experience with technology-including virtual platforms social media and registration systems-is helpful along with experience in program management budgeting and community outreach. Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is expected.
Joining VMESC offers the opportunity to be part of a welcoming mission-centered ministry rooted in the spirit of the Sisters of the Humility of Mary. The Program Director will play a vital role in shaping transformative spiritual experiences for individuals and communities.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Nurse Management
- Program Management
- Employee Evaluation
- Management Experience
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Addiction Counseling
About Company
We are a group of religious women dedicated to works of peacemaking, justice and care for Earth through education, health care, social service and pastoral ministry.
