Catholic Leadership Institute
Leadership Consultant (remote)
Catholic Leadership Institute, Malvern, Arkansas, United States, 72104
Vision:
Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) sees a world where each individual understands their God‑given mission in life and is doing their best to fulfill it; a world where Catholic leaders are influential voices in society; a world where Jesus’ example of loving, servant leadership is modeled in every family, workplace, parish, and community.
Purpose: CLI provides bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and lay persons in the Catholic Church with world‑class, pastoral leadership formation and consulting services that strengthen their confidence and competence in ministry, enabling them to articulate a vision for their local church, to call forth the gifts of those they lead, and to create more vibrant faith communities rooted in Jesus Christ.
Position Summary: Leadership Consultants accompany clergy, religious, and lay Church leaders using CLI’s proprietary methods of consulting, coaching, training/development, and mentoring, both in‑person and virtually, to build greater confidence and competence in ministry. Consultants analyze data to interpret key themes and patterns, identify actionable insights, partner with clients to implement pastoral plans, and assess outcomes. This unique accompaniment work empowers leaders to forge the future of our Church in the Apostolic Age. Leadership Consultants must be able to commit to an average of up to 30 hours per week and must be available to travel up to two to three times per month for up to ten days total; may include occasional international travel.
Desired Qualifications Qualifications:
Practicing Catholic with a deep love of the Roman Catholic Church
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Three to five years of experience in business, psychology, human resources, theology, pastoral ministry, education, non‑profit leadership, or a related field
Three to five years of staff or key volunteer leadership experience in a Catholic parish or diocese
Preferred Relevant Experience:
Certificate in catechesis, adult formation, or pastoral ministry
Experience in leadership consulting, coaching, volunteer management, spiritual direction, project management, organizational development, change management, or counseling
Experience advising and accompanying clergy or organizational leaders by providing feedback, addressing change, or giving recommendations or direction
Certifications in coaching, DISC, StrengthsFinder, or other personality/leadership style assessments
Competencies and Other Skills:
Strong understanding of the Catholic culture, Church structure, parish life, ministries, roles, and evangelization and discipleship
Comfortable leading prayer and other spiritual practices for groups to ground and center a process in Christ
Demonstrated group facilitation skills with proven ability to listen actively and engage stakeholders and manage group dynamics both in‑person and virtually
Confident public speaker with ability to lead a client or project toward desired outcomes while providing pastoral accompaniment
Strength in gathering and interpreting data to identify and solve a specific problem and ability to present and communicate the findings to various audiences
Collaborative leadership skills that foster confidence and cooperation with all internal and external colleagues and clients; commitment to seeking and responding to feedback to improve collaboration
Proven ability to lead others through periods of change with a hopeful resilience and trust in the process; confident in ability to innovate
Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build trust, establish rapport, coach senior leaders, and influence at all levels of an organization
Comfort working across populations with differing expressions of ecclesiology, theology, politics, and culture
Intercultural competence including necessary skills, attitudes, and language aptitude to serve in one or more of the diverse communities present in the Catholic Church in the United States today
Self‑starter with ability to work effectively in a remote environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines without direct supervision and demonstrate agility and adaptability as requirements or processes evolve
High level of expertise and confidence with Microsoft Office products and tools for remote and virtual work; comfort facilitating virtual meetings with large and small groups
Key Leadership Consultant Functions Service Fulfillment:
Plan, lead, and deliver CLI’s range of formation and consulting services that strengthen the confidence and competence of clergy, religious, and lay Church leaders in ministry.
Collaborate with key internal and external project stakeholders to effectively lead the project team and drive project outcomes.
Maintain a professional persona and client mindset marked by effective communication, empathy, and accompaniment.
Lead others through a planning process of priority identification, goal setting, and a plan for implementation in the short‑ and long‑term.
Identify and address personal leadership development goals for clergy and lay leaders through coaching to motivate and encourage them in their role.
Deliver soft skills and leadership training to adult learners, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, including facilitating team exercises, role‑playing, group discussions, etc.
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and imagine possible action steps; facilitate client understanding of data and reports.
Complete in a timely manner all related administrative and reporting duties.
Ongoing Development:
Actively seek, engage in, and initiate ongoing opportunities for training, development, and formation, especially through CLI Academy and other CLI‑provided training opportunities.
Participate in internal CLI development and formation opportunities to further knowledge base, skills, and workplace culture.
Actively seek feedback and set personal goals to grow in skillset and mindset.
Acquire fluency and confidence with CLI program curriculum and content.
Strengthen delivery skills rooted in best practices for adult learners.
Research, collaborate on, and learn new content that is created.
CLI Critical Success Criteria
Self‑Assurance and Humility:
Has deep trust in the Lord and in one’s ability to meet most challenges; inspires self and others to fulfill commitments and achieve a positive outcome.
Comfortable with Ambiguity:
Has the ability to “go and figure it out” when all necessary information is not available; makes quick decisions even without all the facts.
Resilient Drive:
Is motivated to achieve goals and to support the goals of the organization; anticipates problems and obstacles and brings resourcefulness and a can‑do spirit.
Leadership Consultant Critical Success Criteria
Flexibility & Adaptability:
Adjusts approach and mindset in response to changing situations, uncertainties, and new challenges.
Hopeful Reliance:
Possesses trust and confidence in God’s ultimate control and guidance, embraces change with optimism.
Service‑Oriented Leadership & Intentional Accompaniment:
Focuses on the well‑being and growth of others; embodies values such as authenticity, trustworthiness, strong communication, integrity, compassion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
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Purpose: CLI provides bishops, priests, deacons, religious, and lay persons in the Catholic Church with world‑class, pastoral leadership formation and consulting services that strengthen their confidence and competence in ministry, enabling them to articulate a vision for their local church, to call forth the gifts of those they lead, and to create more vibrant faith communities rooted in Jesus Christ.
Position Summary: Leadership Consultants accompany clergy, religious, and lay Church leaders using CLI’s proprietary methods of consulting, coaching, training/development, and mentoring, both in‑person and virtually, to build greater confidence and competence in ministry. Consultants analyze data to interpret key themes and patterns, identify actionable insights, partner with clients to implement pastoral plans, and assess outcomes. This unique accompaniment work empowers leaders to forge the future of our Church in the Apostolic Age. Leadership Consultants must be able to commit to an average of up to 30 hours per week and must be available to travel up to two to three times per month for up to ten days total; may include occasional international travel.
Desired Qualifications Qualifications:
Practicing Catholic with a deep love of the Roman Catholic Church
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university
Three to five years of experience in business, psychology, human resources, theology, pastoral ministry, education, non‑profit leadership, or a related field
Three to five years of staff or key volunteer leadership experience in a Catholic parish or diocese
Preferred Relevant Experience:
Certificate in catechesis, adult formation, or pastoral ministry
Experience in leadership consulting, coaching, volunteer management, spiritual direction, project management, organizational development, change management, or counseling
Experience advising and accompanying clergy or organizational leaders by providing feedback, addressing change, or giving recommendations or direction
Certifications in coaching, DISC, StrengthsFinder, or other personality/leadership style assessments
Competencies and Other Skills:
Strong understanding of the Catholic culture, Church structure, parish life, ministries, roles, and evangelization and discipleship
Comfortable leading prayer and other spiritual practices for groups to ground and center a process in Christ
Demonstrated group facilitation skills with proven ability to listen actively and engage stakeholders and manage group dynamics both in‑person and virtually
Confident public speaker with ability to lead a client or project toward desired outcomes while providing pastoral accompaniment
Strength in gathering and interpreting data to identify and solve a specific problem and ability to present and communicate the findings to various audiences
Collaborative leadership skills that foster confidence and cooperation with all internal and external colleagues and clients; commitment to seeking and responding to feedback to improve collaboration
Proven ability to lead others through periods of change with a hopeful resilience and trust in the process; confident in ability to innovate
Exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, including the ability to quickly build trust, establish rapport, coach senior leaders, and influence at all levels of an organization
Comfort working across populations with differing expressions of ecclesiology, theology, politics, and culture
Intercultural competence including necessary skills, attitudes, and language aptitude to serve in one or more of the diverse communities present in the Catholic Church in the United States today
Self‑starter with ability to work effectively in a remote environment, set priorities, and meet deadlines without direct supervision and demonstrate agility and adaptability as requirements or processes evolve
High level of expertise and confidence with Microsoft Office products and tools for remote and virtual work; comfort facilitating virtual meetings with large and small groups
Key Leadership Consultant Functions Service Fulfillment:
Plan, lead, and deliver CLI’s range of formation and consulting services that strengthen the confidence and competence of clergy, religious, and lay Church leaders in ministry.
Collaborate with key internal and external project stakeholders to effectively lead the project team and drive project outcomes.
Maintain a professional persona and client mindset marked by effective communication, empathy, and accompaniment.
Lead others through a planning process of priority identification, goal setting, and a plan for implementation in the short‑ and long‑term.
Identify and address personal leadership development goals for clergy and lay leaders through coaching to motivate and encourage them in their role.
Deliver soft skills and leadership training to adult learners, using a variety of instructional techniques and formats, including facilitating team exercises, role‑playing, group discussions, etc.
Collect, analyze, and synthesize data, draw conclusions, and imagine possible action steps; facilitate client understanding of data and reports.
Complete in a timely manner all related administrative and reporting duties.
Ongoing Development:
Actively seek, engage in, and initiate ongoing opportunities for training, development, and formation, especially through CLI Academy and other CLI‑provided training opportunities.
Participate in internal CLI development and formation opportunities to further knowledge base, skills, and workplace culture.
Actively seek feedback and set personal goals to grow in skillset and mindset.
Acquire fluency and confidence with CLI program curriculum and content.
Strengthen delivery skills rooted in best practices for adult learners.
Research, collaborate on, and learn new content that is created.
CLI Critical Success Criteria
Self‑Assurance and Humility:
Has deep trust in the Lord and in one’s ability to meet most challenges; inspires self and others to fulfill commitments and achieve a positive outcome.
Comfortable with Ambiguity:
Has the ability to “go and figure it out” when all necessary information is not available; makes quick decisions even without all the facts.
Resilient Drive:
Is motivated to achieve goals and to support the goals of the organization; anticipates problems and obstacles and brings resourcefulness and a can‑do spirit.
Leadership Consultant Critical Success Criteria
Flexibility & Adaptability:
Adjusts approach and mindset in response to changing situations, uncertainties, and new challenges.
Hopeful Reliance:
Possesses trust and confidence in God’s ultimate control and guidance, embraces change with optimism.
Service‑Oriented Leadership & Intentional Accompaniment:
Focuses on the well‑being and growth of others; embodies values such as authenticity, trustworthiness, strong communication, integrity, compassion, empowerment, and continuous improvement.
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