Mar 23, 2023
St. Elizabeth Seton School, sponsored by the Daughters of Charity, is a nurturing community in the Vincentian tradition. We provide holistic learning and a challenging curriculum to all students. At Seton, we believe that every child can and will learn. We work diligently to create supportive environments and to provide multiple opportunities for all learners to be successful academically, spiritually, socio-emotionally, and physically.
St. Elizabeth Seton School is seeking an Advancement and Development Director II for the 2023-2024 school year. St. Elizabeth Seton School is located in Palo Alto., serving 175 students in PreK-8th grades.
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 principal Elizabeth Watters at ewatters@setonpaloalto.org
Salary Range: $75,504.00 – $87,405.32 per year based on education and experience.
Feb 22, 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.
Interested candidates should review the job description and qualifications below and contact David Cortese at david.cortese@dsj.org.
Under the direct supervision of the Principal the School Maintenance Worker carries out the day-to-day maintenance and operations activities of the school and support building & grounds maintenance, capital improvement projects, custodial functions, campus security/safety/cleanliness operations, and event management.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
Implement the school maintenance and facilities, security, safety, cleanliness policies, systems, and procedures.
● Oversee the physical plant as directed by the Principal.
● Monitor repair service calls, including oversight of the work done by outside service providers.
● Oversee the scheduling of regular preventative maintenance of all mechanical equipment.
● Respond to maintenance requests from staff.
● Work with the school custodian and/or maintenance vendors to help facilitate or complete facility repairs.
● Assist in readying the facility for special events.
● Provide setup and cleaning services for evening or weekend activities, as required.
● Oversee the school’s campus trash, recycling, and composting responsibilities.
● Assist with Emergency Operations plans and execution.
● Maintain emergency equipment and supplies.
● Regularly inspect all work areas to ensure that no safety hazards exist.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
● Exhibit flexibility in day-to-day school environments.
● Exhibit judgment and tact in performing duties with minimal supervision.
● 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.
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:
● High school diploma, or equivalent work experience in relevant area.
● At least two years’ experience as a Maintenance Worker, preferably in a school setting.
● Sufficient training to perform tasks assigned by the principal and/or Facilities Manager.
Language Skills:
● Proactive communicator.
● 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:
● Detail-oriented, organized, and willing to take initiative.
● Use basic tools to repair school facilities and equipment.
● Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn.
Physical Demands:
● Must be physically present on campus grounds.
● Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting.
● Can lift 50 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
● Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
● Handles exposure to climate change and temperature.
● 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 is based on Elementary School Hourly and Salary Scale Guidelines.
Salary Range: $22.05 per hour – $25.53 per hours based on education and experience.
Feb 15, 2023
The Director of Catechetical Ministry is responsible for the overall direction of the Parish’s catechetical program and processes for early childhood, elementary and junior high and sacramental preparation. The DCM supervises the Early Childhood Coordinator, Youth Ministry Coordinator, and Catechetical Office Administrative Assistant. The Director of Catechetical Ministry is directly responsible for Grades Two through Eight and the sacramental preparation programs.
Responsibilities:
Administrative:
- Develop a philosophy, guidelines and curriculum for the Catechetical Ministry Program.
- Evaluate the needs of the Program participants on a yearly basis in collaboration with the other Program staff.
- Prepare a budget for the Program, and inventory and order supplies and textbooks with other Program Staff members.
- Oversee the publication of a regular newsletter for the families and catechists in the Program.
- Provide support materials for the Catechists.
- Coordinate Christian Initiation of Children and sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist and plan the celebrations of these sacraments in collaboration with the Presider, the Liturgist and the school Religious Education Coordinator.
- Coordinate the Liturgy of the Word program for children.
- Evaluate Program Staff with the Pastor.
- Coordinate Catechetical Sunday, Alviso Outreach and Registration Sunday.
Catechist Recruitment and Formation:
- Recruit catechists for areas of direct responsibility, provide formation for and evaluate these Catechists.
- Support and assist the Early Childhood Ministry Coordinator in recruitment and formation of Catechists.
- Provide opportunities for spiritual enrichment for Catechists.
Communication:
- Collaborate with other members of the Parish Staff on projects that affect the whole parish (i.e., Generations: Growing Together in Faith, Restored Order, Parish Thank You Party)
- Encourage active parent participation in the program.
- Encourage adult family members to participate in Adult Faith Formation opportunities.
Participation:
- Attend Diocesan, Cluster and Parish Staff Meetings
- Attend a minimum of 16 hours of Catechetical enrichment each year.
Accountability: The Director of Catechetical Ministry is directly responsible to the Pastor. The DCM will be evaluated by the Pastor and the Pastor is ultimately responsible for hiring and salary decisions.
Qualifications: Desire a MA in Theology or Pastoral Ministry, a Master Catechist Certificate plus five years of experience.
Salary Range: $23.50 per hour – $26.53 per hours based on education and experience.
