Position Description
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
Assist the Faith Formation Director in daily administrative operations and catechetical ministry needs of the parish. The Catechetical Assistant is expected to coordinate the Youth Sacramental Preparations Program and work closely with the Faith Formation Director in planning and executing the Catechetical program of the parish. The applicant is also expected to do the following, but not limited to:
- Maintain records of payments and send notifications for any unpaid registrations dues to enrolled families in the Faith Formation Program.
- Managing and scheduling events for Faith formation in the church’s calendar.
- Manage and assist in providing logistics and volunteers for set up and clean up at all Faith Formation activities both within the parish campus and outside venues.
- Inventory of supplies and materials for Faith Formation Program.
- Maintain filing system of Faith Formation Data including Parish Soft Program and others.
- Organizing the Youth Mass: includes training youth/teens enrolled in Faith Formation program to be liturgical ministers; and collaborate with the Liturgy Coordinator in preparing liturgical objects/resources needed for this Mass.
- Oversees all Faith Formation program activities to be compliant with Diocesan Policies.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Provide administrative assistance support in the front office and other parish activities when needed.
Technical/Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office Suite necessary.
- Parish Soft program skill is a plus.
Language Skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; proficiency in composing reports, correspondence and letters and in publishing e-newsletters and flyers in English and Spanish.
EDUCATION/ EXPERIENCE:
- At least 2 years of experience in Pastoral and Catechetical ministry to families, children, youth, and lay volunteers. Graduate of Institute of Leadership in Ministry (ILM) and Degree or Certification in Catechetical Ministry would be a plus.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
- This position requires availability on weekends and flexible hours on some evenings.
Interested applicants, please send resume and cover letter to jobs@dsj.org.