Pastoral Guidelines for the Use of Technology
Diocese of San Jose This document is to provide guidance to pastoral ministers on the use of technology. They are merely guidelines and are not meant to be policy. The Diocese of San Jose has not yet formulated clear policy on some of the tools that are discussed...Tribunal Workshop – Sacramental Record Keeping: Canonical Guidelines & Best Practices
Event for Parish Personnel & Volunteers
The Tribunal Office of the Diocese of San Jose will be conducting this Workshop designed for Parish Staff and Volunteers (new or needing a refresher) handling the ministry of Parish Sacramental Record-Keeping, and the storage and proper handling of Sacramental Registers.
The workshop includes Adoptions, Changing and Removing of Entries, Missing/Unrecorded and other Notations.
Please join us!
May 3, 2016, Tuesday
9:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Diocese of San Jose Chancery
1150 North First Street
San Jose, CA 95112
To RSVP or if you have any questions,
please e-mail Sr. Sofia Berrones, MCDP, or call 408-983-0219
with the following information:
- Name
- Parish
- Phone Number
Flyer – MAY 3 WORKSHOP – SACRAMENTAL RECORDS
Advancement and Development Director II, St. Lucy School
St. Lucy School is a Pre-K- 8th grade parish school located in Campbell, California. We are an innovative Catholic school within a thriving parish community. Our students are engaged learners who benefit from a supportive community of dedicated teachers, parents, grandparents, and alumni who partner in support of their growth. In partnership with the parents, St. Lucy School provides a quality education that fosters a welcoming community, faith and service and academic excellence.
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Principal, the Advancement and Development Director will build a strong culture of philanthropy throughout the school community and beyond with the objective of attracting the maximum gift support possible for the school. The incumbent will manage and advance external and internal fundraising efforts by building donor relationships, leading community-building fundraising events, and actively promoting the value proposition of the school to help ensure long-term success of the school’s mission.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned): Raise at least three times total compensation in net income through both advancement and development activities. Advancement is the strategic process of promoting the mission of the organization, whereas development includes the activities of fundraising.
Advancement: Develop and execute an effective Advancement program, including but not limited to:
- Writing and securing grants to new and long-term donors to obtain funding that advances the school’s mission.
- Creating and distributing financial appeal letters and donor presentations.
- Creating/producing fundraising-related communication materials to expand and enhance the school’s visibility and reputation.
- Identifying, cultivating, and soliciting select individuals, businesses, and foundations that are prospects for philanthropic support, and being intimately involved in soliciting all levels of gifts.
- Developing professional business resources and relationships in the community to benefit support of the School and its programs.
- Laying the groundwork for creating and sustaining a robust alumni program.
- Promoting and growing alumni engagement with the school community.
- Managing and promoting corporate matching and stock donations.
- Providing accurate and timely communications to prospects, donors, and volunteers.
- Developing and implementing appropriate donor/volunteer recognition programs
Development: Develop, plan, and implement the school annual fund campaign, capital campaigns, fundraising events, and other school development activities, including but not limited to:
- Creating, directing, and implementing all the fundraising and development strategies of the school.
- Developing, directing, implementing, and monitoring major fundraising and community events towards short- and long-term goals.
- Conducting post-event assessments to identify each event’s return on investment.
- Planning, identifying, soliciting, and stewarding sponsorships for school events and programs.
- Coordinating with the event committee chairperson(s) to ensure seamless, high quality events.
Generating reports to share with shareholders that meet Finance Department guidelines. Overseeing donor record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate tracking of fundraising and accounting
Maintaining confidentiality over student and institutional information.
Ensuring productive working relationships with other school administrators and employees, aligning, and integrating advancement work with the other areas of the School.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
- Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the School, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
- Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
- Work as part of a team.
- Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.
Vision, Strategy and Leadership:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Project management, organization, delegation, and prioritization skills.
- Data gathering and analysis.
- Ability to work non-standard hours with flexible availability.
- Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
- High-energy, self-starter with an ability to successfully prioritize and multi-task in an atmosphere in which time sensitive deadlines are the norm, as are interruptions.
- Proven experience in foundation research and grant writing.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
- Ethical and discreet team player.
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS): Event volunteers including, but not limited to, parents, staff, and vendors.
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing.
- Two to five years of advancement and development experience in fundraising, event planning, donor relations, and alumni relations.
- Proven record of fundraising three-times compensation
- Experience in Catholic education, preferred.
Leadership Skills:
● Coaching/Mentoring
Language Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
- English, required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred
Technical Skills:
- Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
- Proficient in web-based and application-based marketing tools.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
- Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone and alarm system.
- Can lift 25 lbs. in compliance with safety standards to a maximum distance of 20 feet.
- Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.
Other Requirements:
- Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
- Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
- Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.
How to apply: Please e-mail a cover letter and a resume to: Sue Grover Principal, St. Lucy School, sue.grover@stlucyschool.org
Salary Range: $82,288.71 – $95,259.12 per year based on education and experience.
Full-Time Preschool Teacher, St. Joseph of Cupertino School, 2024 – 2025 School Year
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Preschool Director, the Preschool Teacher maintains, operates, and manages the preschool class. The Preschool Teacher organizes, leads, and monitors activities of the students enrolled in the program and provides other assistance in the total implementation of the program. Essential knowledge of child development and age appropriate curriculum is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
- Plan, supervise, and implement daily activities under the guidance of the Preschool Director in accordance with the policies and philosophy of the program.
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment based on the safety and behavioral standards of the school.
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate educational enrichment curriculum that expands and supports student learning experiences .
- Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.
- Monitor and assist individual students in groups to support program activities.
- Comply with security procedures, including attendance, pick-up, and emergency procedures to ensure the children’s safety.
- Communicate effectively (positive feedback and concerns) with the parents and families on a consistent and ongoing basis.
- Participate in training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth as recommended by the Director and principal.
- Know and comprehend the rules set forth from the Licensing Agency and maintain the classroom environment to these guidelines.
- Exhibit warmth and care in working with children in stressful situations.
- Support Director and staff in maintaining all state licensing requirements.
- Assist and support Director in continuing education of parents in early education information
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Exhibit flexibility in day-to-day school environments.
- Excellent organizational and human relations skills.
- Self-motivated and reliable.
- Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, parents, staff, and the general public.
- Able to manage moderate levels of stress.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
- Ethical and discreet team player.
Other Duties & Responsibilities:
- Act as a role model of professionalism in a Catholic environment.
- Support the philosophy, policies, and goals of the school, as well as the decisions made by the Principal and Administrators.
- Ensure the health, safety, and welfare of all students.
- Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined in the parent/student handbook and employee handbook.
- Work as part of a team.
- Attend faculty, administrative, and all other meetings as needed.
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: Preschool Teacher Assistant(s) (if applicable)
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience:
- Minimum of 12 ECE units in core classes, Child Development, Child Family and Community, and curriculum areas. Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development, preferred.
- At least two years’ experience teaching Preschool.
- Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the Principal and/or Preschool Director.
Language Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
- English, required.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred.
Technical Skills:
- Infant First Aid and CPR certified.
- Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
- Experience with school information systems (SIS).
- Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
- Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
- Can lift 25 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
- Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
- Handles exposure to climate change and temperature.
- Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system.
- Level of vision, hearing, speaking required.
Other Requirements:
- Able to work evenings and weekends if required.
- Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
- Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission
Salary Range: $27.52 – $31.85 per hour based on education and experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Cheryl Palladino at cheryl.palladino@dsj.org