Program Manager of Explore Guide - Part Time

Archdiocese of Chicago

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Description

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

Position Summary

The Explore Guide Program Manager is responsible for shaping Explore’s guide formation model, leading the recruitment, training, and support of guides who will be the primary points of accompaniment for seekers on the Explore journey.

The Guide Program Manager will work closely with the Director of Explorer Engagement, as well as key stakeholders and strategic partners, to define and refine the guide model. The Guide Program Manager will participate directly as a guide to internalize the posture and dynamics of accompaniment firsthand.

Starting with a small pilot group of guides, the Guide Program Manager will develop the processes, training, and rhythms to support and scale the program. Over time, the Manager will expand this foundation by equipping guide mentors and supporting broader implementation.

Responsibilities

Guide Model Development:

  • Finalize guide role definitions and support structures, synthesizing learnings from the broader team and partners
  • Support the development efforts of the Essentials of Accompaniment and Engaging the Explorer training tracks
  • Establish a mentorship model to support ongoing guide development
  • Recruit, train, and facilitate mentorship for guides
  • Develop playbooks and frameworks for difficult situations, thresholds, and worldview engagement
  • Implement feedback loops to continuously refine guide processes.
  • Track guide engagement and effectiveness, making adjustments as needed

Qualifications

  • 3+ years project management experience
  • 3+ years managing volunteer groups
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field
  • Personal commitment to the mission of evangelization, community engagement, and faith exploration
  • Passion for relational evangelization, missional leadership development, and faith sharing. Skilled in accompanying individuals on their spiritual journey with humble attunement, respect, and prophetic listening
  • Deeply aligned with the vision and mission of Explore, able to internalize, uphold and represent it in both day-to-day execution and broader conversations
  • Experience in mentoring, coaching, volunteer management, or ministry leadership
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to foster trust and connection
  • Experience in program development, training facilitation, or curriculum design
  • Human and spiritual maturity to navigate sensitive conversations with serenity, empathy and wisdom
  • Strong judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to navigate complex accompaniment situations
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment and adapt to changing needs without undue anxiety or personalization
  • Rooted Innovation: faithful, teachable, adaptable, of an iterative mindset, comfortable refining methodologies based on real-world experiences and feedback
  • Other duties as assigned

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $32.15 - $40.19. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to: relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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