Jun 8, 2023
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Youth Ministry Manager is responsible for the comprehensive and holistic approach to youth ministry that recognizes the cultural, developmental, and spiritual diversity among Catholic adolescents and their families. The Manager is responsible for the implementation of the diocesan programs, initiatives, policies, and regulations related to youth ministry.
This is accomplished primarily through:
1. Advancing and advocating the goals and objectives of the US Bishops’ documents “Renewing the Vision” (youth).
2. Developing and equipping leaders who serve youth in the parishes and schools.
3. Providing support to pastors and their staffs in carrying out their responsibilities to meet the pastoral needs of youth and their parents through including implementation of the Diocese of San Jose Pastoral Plan.
4. Leading, initiating, facilitating, developing, and maintaining various diocesan programs in collaboration with other Directors in the Office for Evangelization.
The incumbent reports to the Senior Director of Evangelization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(and other duties as assigned):
Vision, Strategy and Leadership
- Foster, strengthen, and support the adult leadership necessary for comprehensive and culturally appropriate youth ministry in diocesan, parish, school, and community settings, through training, formation, and resourcing.
- Focuses primarily on middle school and high school youth ministry and youth Confirmation programs
Oversee diocesan programs that lead youth to deeper faith development:
- Meet with leaders of diocesan youth programs to set direction and review the progress of those programs
- Provide assistance on consultation, training, formation, and general support to parishes seeking to develop or enhance comprehensive youth ministry.
- Provide support to English, Spanish and Vietnamese youth communities through parish youth ministry activities.
- Connect with parish and school youth ministry coordinators on a one-on-one basis at least once a year to understand their ministry needs and concerns.
- Coordinate, along with volunteer leadership team, multi-parish, multi-cultural events that may include Diocesan Youth Retreat and Middle School Youth Rally
- Connects with pastors and principals on a one-on-one basis or at Deanery meetings at least once a year to discuss youth ministry needs, strengths and concerns at the parish
Finances and Operations:
- Prepare annual youth ministry budget and monitors performance throughout fiscal year.
- Organizes and conduct monthly meetings with Youth Ministry Directors, Confirmation Coordinators and school youth ministry leaders.
- Develop policies for Youth Ministry and evaluate them to ensure effectiveness. Communicate policies to parishes and schools and assist in their implementation.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Network with other diocesan personnel to develop policy, share resources, and plan initiatives and programs that address the concerns and needs of young people and those who minister to them
- Collaborate with other Directors and Associates in planning common projects such Youth Confirmation liturgies and implementing the Pastoral Plan Youth initiatives.
- Approve and maintain appropriate web content for youth ministry on Diocesan public website.
- Participate as an instructor for youth ministry units of programs in the Institute for Leadership in Ministry.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Coordinate diocesan delegations to national or international youth pilgrimages e.g. World Youth Day.
- Collaborate with other dioceses in providing inter-diocesan events and trainings that may include On Fire NorCal Jam, Virtual Formation Nights, etc.
- Serve as diocesan liaison in regional, national, and other youth organizations and attends regional and national conferences and meetings as applicable. Informs youth ministry leaders of developments in youth ministry.
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.
• Competence in oral and written communication
• Proficient in training, supervision, and administration
• Ability to facilitate effective meetings and group processes
Education and/or Experience:
B.A. in Theology, Pastoral Ministry or related field; Master’s degree in religious education, theology, or pastoral ministry is preferred
Understanding of current principles of youth
Knowledge of major church documents related to youth ministry, evangelization, and catechesis
4 to 5 years of full-time youth ministry and/or young adult ministry experience.
Language Skills:
Must be multilingual – English and Spanish is preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills:
- Proficient in composing reports, correspondence, and letters and in publishing newsletters and flyers.
- Able to develop and facilitate workshops, training, and presentations.
- Able to read and understand Church documents, guidelines, and professional journals.
- Able to understand and explain policies and answer questions.
- Able to write presentations and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups and individuals in multicultural diocesan, school and parish settings.
Leadership Skills: Able to work effectively with multi-cultural schools and parishes. Strong ability to provide direction, inspiration, communication, and guidance. Exhibit confidence and commitment.
Computational Skills: Able to read and manage budget and contribute to building an office budget. Able to use external and internal websites and edit as appropriate.
Reasoning Ability: Able to solve problems, make sound decisions and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where varying degrees of standardization exist.
Technical Skills: Proficient Microsoft Office and working knowledge of internet applications and social media platforms.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands:
While performing duties of this job, the employee must be able to transport materials and equipment (up to 30 pounds) to and from various locations. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks, handle objects, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must also be able to transport and set up items at an off-site location for presentations and events.
Physical Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an individual open cubicle. The space is wheelchair accessible. Some work may be performed in various parish locations, including churches, halls, and classrooms. Noise level and accommodations will vary.
Working Conditions:
The employee is required to be physically present in the office in order to complete office tasks when necessary and be out in the field supporting local parishes as needed. The employee needs to be available to work outside regular business hours as required and check in with and provide calendar to director. The employee must be able to multi-task and work cooperatively, negotiate, communicate, and collaborate with other members of the staff, youth leaders, youth ministers and clients of various cultures, personalities and spiritualities.
Other Requirements: The employee must demonstrate a history of effective leadership, good judgment, initiative, confidentiality, and discretion. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic. Must have knowledge of youth/young adult culture and current trends and issues within those cultures.
• Must be a practicing Catholic and have in-depth knowledge of Church structure, culture, and its mission.
• Proven leadership ability with community, religious, social and professional organizations.
• Familiarity with Santa Clara County, and the roles and responsibilities of parishes and in the U.S.
• An eagerness to collaborate with colleagues.
• Ability to build professional trust, partner with stakeholders, and lead collaboration within and among parishes.
• Ability and willingness to operate within a complex, culturally and economically diverse environment, including a multicultural work force.
Salary: $75,000-95,000 per year base on education and experience.
How To Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Jobs@dsj.org
May 23, 2023
The Director of Worship facilitates the worship life of the diocese by coordinating and providing quality prayer and liturgical experiences which help people encounter Jesus; ensures the connection between worship and evangelization; orchestrates the calendar of liturgical celebrations and prayer services to ensure the integrity of the liturgical year. Attention should be given to sensitivity to cultural diversity.
The incumbent reports to the Senior Director of the Evangelization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
Vision, Strategy and Leadership
- In alignment with the vision of the Senior Director of the Evangelization, the jobholder develops strategies, frameworks, and programs that will enable parishes and schools provide quality prayer and liturgical experiences which help people encounter Jesus. The specific areas of focus are Liturgy, Music, and Prayer.
- Provides direct services to Parishes & Schools in the following:
Worship & Prayer
- Resources parish liturgical leaders with information and assistance as appropriate in developing their parish liturgical life through print, electronic, and other media and live presentations and meetings
- Develops workshops for ongoing liturgical formation for ministers and publicizes regional workshop opportunities and provides training for all liturgical ministers.
RCIA
- Resources RCIA leaders with information and assistance as appropriate in developing their parish RCIA programs via print, electronic, and other media and live presentations and meetings
- Informs RCIA leaders of local, regional, national and international developments in RCIA
Liturgies
- Coordinates the Rite of Election, Chrism Mass, etc.; Ordination to the Priesthood, Ordination to the Deaconate and Adult Confirmation Liturgies
- Coordinates others diocesan liturgies at which the bishop presides
Music
- Coordinates music for diocesan liturgies and reviews selections recommended by musicians.
Other Or Shared Responsibilities:
- Convenes the Liturgical Commission and ad hoc advisory groups
- Drafts policies and guidelines for liturgy, RCIA and related areas, obtains approval and communicates to parishes and schools
- Connects with pastors and principals on a one-on-one basis or at Deanery meetings at least once a year to discuss liturgy and prayer needs, strengths and concerns at the parish.
- Serves as diocesan representative for regional, national and international liturgy and RCIA forums and professional organizations
- Approves and maintains appropriate web content for liturgy and RCIA on Diocesan public website.
Finances and Operations:
- Prepares annual budget and monitors performance throughout fiscal year.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Regularly communicate and implement diocesan worship vision, frameworks, and programs with parish/school leaders.
- Works closely with Communications Office to engage and identify success stories and events, coordinate editorial calendar and share the Good News!
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (Leading, Guiding and Managing Staff):
- Coordinator of Worship Ministries
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: MA in liturgical studies, theology with a liturgical emphasis, or equivalent formal education; plus 5-7 years of minimum experience as a parish or diocesan liturgist. Ability to read music for the purpose of teaching liturgical ministers and for evaluating liturgical appropriateness.
- Understands the role of worship within the Church’s mission of evangelization.
- Understands Catholic teaching on liturgy as presented in the documents of Vatican II, Papal encyclicals, documents of the USCCB and other relevant Church documents.
- Is familiar with the Ordo, Rite Books, GIRM, and liturgical calendar.
Language Skills: Multilingual, English and Spanish or English and Vietnamese is preferred; Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to interpret professional journals and liturgical documents; ability to write resources, correspondences, policy, and liturgical scripts; ability to compose material that would be translatable into other languages; ability to write presentations and effectively present information and respond to questions from groups, individual, and the general public of multicultural community.
Computational Skills: Ability to read and manage a budget and contribute to building an office budget. Ability to use external and internal websites and edit as appropriate.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where varying degrees of standardization exist.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, music creation/review software (e.g. Finale), and basic knowledge of internet applications and social media platforms.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks, handle objects and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. The employee must also be able to transport and set up items at an off-site work space for presentation, liturgies, and other events, such as Chrism Mass.
Physical Environment: While performing the duties of this job the employee will work in an individual office with a door. The offices are situated next to one another. The noise level is usually quiet. The space is wheelchair accessible. Some of the work will be performed in various parish locations, including churches, halls and classrooms. Noise level and accommodations will vary.
Working Conditions: The employee must be physically present in the office during normal office hours to complete office tasks. The employee must be able to multi-task and work cooperatively, negotiate, communicate, and collaborate with other members of the staff and clients of various cultures, personalities, and spiritualties. The employee is expected to work outside normal office hours on a regular basis as required. When necessary, the employee will work off-site under varying working conditions. Travel may be required.
Other Requirements: The employee must:
- Demonstrate a history of effective leadership, good judgment, initiative, confidentiality and discretion.
- Must have knowledge of liturgical music and current trends and issues within various cultures.
- Is mission driven and a creative problem solver.
- Has good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style. Able to Build relationships quickly and interact with people involved in parish and school ministries
- Demonstrates a commitment to high professional ethical standards.
- Has organizational skills required to manage many people and projects.
- Charisms
- Passionate about the work of making disciples and supporting the parish mission and vision statements.
- Able to inspire others about all aspects of “grow” ministry.
- Possesses some of the following charisms: Administration, Faith, Helps, Hospitality.
- Able to work evenings and weekends, as required
- Must be a practicing Catholic and possess a thorough knowledge of the Catholic Church, its structures and systems.
- Candidate must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.\
How to Apply: Please submit cover letter and resume to jobs@dsj.org.
Salary Range: $70,000 – $95,000 per year based on education, experience, skills and salary scale.
Apr 17, 2023
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is seeking a full-time Middle School Teacher for the 2023- 24 school year. St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is located in Santa Clara, serving 100 students in grades TK– 8th. Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
Mission: St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School challenges students from diverse backgrounds to grow academically and emotionally within a supportive Catholic community. Our school fosters individuality and active learning, helping children thrive now and in the future.
Position Description: As a full-time classroom teacher, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of an academic program that follows the Diocesan, California Common Core, and school standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as a full-time instructor in Language Arts, Social Studies, and Religion
- Be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
- Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a productive learning environment.
- Provide instruction for students with diverse learning needs, including accelerated learners, and have a willingness to implement the necessary accommodations to help them be successful.
- Integrate technology into the curriculum regularly to enhance student learning.
- Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required, and a masters is preferred.
- A valid CA teaching credential is preferred.
- Have a strong work ethic and a passion for Catholic education.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
Annual salary is based on Salary scale in accordance with the Teacher Salary Guidelines. Salary Range: $61,000 – $94,000 per year based on education and experience.
Apr 17, 2023
St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is seeking a full-time Elementary Teacher for the 2023- 24 school year. St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School is located in Santa Clara, serving 100 students in grades TK– 8th. Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
Mission: St. Lawrence Elementary and Middle School challenges students from diverse backgrounds to grow academically and emotionally within a supportive Catholic community. Our school fosters individuality and active learning, helping children thrive now and in the future.
Position Description: As a full-time classroom teacher, you will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and assessment of an academic program that follows the Diocesan, California Common Core, and school standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Serve as a full-time instructor of the curriculum and collaborate with an instructional assistant.
- Be supportive of a faith-filled Catholic environment in both words and actions.
- Maintain and demonstrate strong classroom management skills in accordance with the school’s philosophy and classroom rules to support a productive learning environment.
- Provide instruction for students with diverse learning needs, including accelerated learners, and have a willingness to implement the necessary accommodations to help them be successful.
- Integrate technology into the curriculum regularly to enhance student learning.
- Cover assigned staff duties, including recess supervision, as well as other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the school administration.
- Maintain absolute confidentiality over student and institutional information.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree is required, and a masters is preferred.
- A valid CA teaching credential is preferred.
- Have a strong work ethic and a passion for Catholic education.
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to Christine Frea at christine.frea@dsj.org.
Annual salary is based on Salary scale in accordance with the Teacher Salary Guidelines. Salary Range: $61,000 – $97,000 per year based on education and experience.
Apr 3, 2023
St. Martin of Tours School is seeking a School Maintenance Worker for the 2023-2024 school year. St. Martin of Tour School is located in San Jose, serving 325 students in grades TK-8.
In partnership with parents, staff, and parishioners, St. Martin of Tours School provides and supports our students’ education in an environment centered around our Catholic values and beliefs in order to foster a lifelong love of learning.
We believe by living our Catholic faith students are encouraged to have a personal relationship with God, embrace the Gospel message, and celebrate their unique gifts.
We achieve by developing our students’ abilities and challenging them to problem solve, think analytically, work collaboratively, and communicate effectively.
We roar by sending forth students who take responsibility for their actions, are capable of leading others, serve those in need, and stand up for what is right.
St. Martin of Tours School honors tradition and embraces innovation to provide students a strong Catholic foundation for a bright future, while challenging each student to reach their full spiritual, academic, and personal potential.
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.
Finances and Operations:
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:
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: Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact David Cortese at david.cortese@dsj.org.
Salary Range: $75,504.00 – $87,405.32 per year based on education and experience.
