Part-Time RCIA Program Coordinator, Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
POSITION SUMMARY
The RCIA Coordinator is a professional minister who is part of the parish Religious Education Department. He or she is a member of the parish staff and works directly under the Director of Religious Education (DRE) to direct the RICA Program (RCIA) for children, teenagers, young adults and adults in English and Spanish. The ministry of RCIA Coordinator or Team Leader is to work closely with the DRE, under his/her supervision, to enable the parish community to take the central role in the formation of the catechumens.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(Other duties may be assigned)
- Implements the ongoing RCIA process in the parish according to the latest Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
- Responsible for supervising RCIA team and other volunteers
- Conducts recruitment, training, and ongoing formation of members of the RCIA team in the catechumenal ministry
- Coordinates and attends the various Rites throughout the year
- Provides RCIA resource and educational materials for the RCIA team as well as the individuals going through the RCIA process
- Educates the parish leadership and parish community concerning the RCIA process and the primary role the community plays in that process
- Responsible for creating and managing the parish RCIA budget, with the pastor’s guidance and approval
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
(Other duties may be assigned)
- Teach all classes (First option)
- Organize a team of volunteers so that they can teach the classes (Second option)
- Seek further training if option #2 is taken.
- Coordinate and help prepare the God Parents.
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:
- ILM graduate, High School Diploma, College (preferred) and an expressed interest in higher
- Experience in parish-based ministry, religious education, ministry leadership and public speaking.
- Knowledgeable of principles of management, team building, and collaboration.
- Knowledgeable of concepts of proper communication, including referrals, boundaries.
- Prior experience as a member of an RCIA team is preferred.
- Knowledgeable about the diocesan guidelines and policies, especially those related to the Office for the Protection of Children & Vulnerable Adults.
Computer Skills:
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Publisher, etc).
Other Requirements:
- Fluent in English and Spanish, both verbally and written.
- Recognizes and respects the cultural and ethnic diversity of the parish and the diocese.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, to work as a team, and respond to directions and suggestions.
- Ability to assume responsibility for project completion.
- Self-motivated, dependable, and, reliable.
- Must have knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church structure, culture, and its mission.
Salary Range: $20.00 – $21.00 per hour based on experience and education.
How to Apply: Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to Socorro Cruz at socorro.cruz@dsj.org
Facilities Manager II, Part-Time, Saint Christopher Parish
The Facilities Manager II at Parish is responsible for maintaining the parish buildings and grounds. The Facilities Manager II performs and supervises tasks related to security, environmental, safety, custodial and event coordination. This position requires a team player attitude, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to details and project coordination. The Facilities Manager II has a clear understanding of acceptable business practices in relationship to church teachings. The Facilities Manager II has the ability to collaborate with and support the Pastor, parish staff and parishioners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
(other duties may be assigned)
- Manages all work related to the maintenance of parish buildings including but not limited to HVAC, plumbing, electrical, custodial and security of the parish.
- Maintains equipment on parish grounds by closely monitoring equipment and completing necessary testing as required. Also maintains accurate records of all maintenance repairs.
- Develops and manages the facility work order system. Assigns tasks to appropriate team member(s).
- Oversees and provides custodial needs of the parish.
- Oversees and provides event coordination. Ensures proper scheduling of set up and take down for meetings, events, worship, weddings, funerals, and otherwise as directed.
- Keeps buildings safe by making sure they meet building code requirements.
- Works with Pastor to report problems, solutions, and costs associated. Provides a weekly status update on any pending project.
- Supervises all parish groundskeepers, maintenance and custodial employees.
- Promotes a positive team attitude with employees and volunteers. 10. Develops, oversees and may assist teams of volunteers providing parish maintenance services such as cleaning, painting, and landscaping.
- Supervise contractors and vendors as they relate to maintenance.
- Develops and maintains a relationship with all contactors and vendors ensuring efficient facility operations.
- Implement procedures for handling, storing, safekeeping, and destruction of hazardous materials. Maintain parish MSDS system.
- Works with Business Manager to manage annual facility budget.
- May assist in key distribution as requested by management.
- Maintains parish wide inventory list and reviews list at least annually.
- Regularly inspects parish properties for areas of concern.
- Manages relationship with rental tenants as needed. Addressing any maintenance concerns.
- Ensures compliance and implementation of policies as they relate to parish facilities.
- Attends staff meetings.
- Serves as primary contact for facility related emergencies, which may require evening and weekend work.
- Adheres to all Diocesan policies.
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES:
- No other positions.
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. Ability to schedule and conduct training others in safety procedures and IIPP from preprinted materials or media.
Education and/or Experience: AS/AS Degree preferred (not required) plus minimum of 5-7 years of experience with various facets of construction, project management, building maintenance and operation, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills: Excellent oral and written communications skills, as well as effective communication with all levels and proficient in building construction terminology. Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills. Bilingual Spanish a plus. Good reading and comprehension and ability to compose and write business correspondence.
Reasoning Ability: Excellent assessment, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Software: Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to read and understand technical specifications and drawings. Ability to communicate effectively with professionals, diocesan staff, parish/school staff and tradesmen. Ability to cost estimate work, provide outline specifications, and create schedules and timelines.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid contractor’s license preferred. Valid driver’s license required.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform task using the hands in repetitive motion, handle objects, and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand and walk for an extended period of time, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to inspect property in existing condition or under construction; this will necessitate the ability to climb a tall ladder, walk on a roof, and crawl under a building in a limited access area.
Physical Environment: Physical environment will vary depending on projects.
Working Conditions: The employee must be willing and able to travel to sites as required. He/she must be able to work cooperatively with other members of the staff, with parish personnel and outside contractors and be able to multi-task. Work outside normal working hours also required as necessary to accomplish the job duties.
Other Requirements: Must have own transportation/vehicle for use on the job (mileage reimbursement available). Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church structure, culture, and its mission. Familiarity with construction in Santa Clara County, and the roles and responsibilities of churches and schools. Ability and willingness to operate within a complex, culturally and economically diverse environment, including a multicultural work force
Salary Range: $23.50 – $31.00 per hour based on education and experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Frank Cetani, at frank.cetani@dsj.org
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Chief Executive Officer
Silicon Valley’s largest faith-based human services nonprofit seeks an accomplished and inspiring CEO to lead a new family-centered community change initiative that enables families to rise out of poverty for good, and, in the process, to guide an organizational cultural shift to client-centric wrap-around engagements.
BACKGROUND
Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County helps people of all cultures and beliefs rise up out of poverty and overcome barriers to economic mobility and wellness. Rooted in a legacy of faith-based social services for nearly a century, the agency takes a holistic approach to helping people change their lives for good, focusing on the whole person, their family, and the community through a three-fold strategy of direct services, advocacy and convening.
Santa Clara County is the 5th richest county in the country, yet poverty runs deep and available services are fragmented and not always easy to access. As a leader in providing broad and impactful safety net services for over 40 years, Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County (CCSCC) is uniquely positioned to change this and the organization is at a pivotal point: guided by its strategic plan, Footsteps: Pathways to Self-Sufficiency, CCSCC is implementing a systematic, scalable, and measurable family-centered community change initiative that enables families to get out of poverty and stay there. Serving clients in their own neighborhoods, CCSCC addresses issues of access to food, housing, healthcare, education and economic security, and community organizing. Within CCSCC, this approach will integrate siloed services, create more cohesive, less fragmented family services and foster greater teamwork among staff and a deeper connection to the agency. The findings and data from Footsteps will be used to elevate and institutionalize the agency’s advocacy and policy capabilities to break the cycle of generational poverty.
As the social service and social justice arm of the Catholic Diocese of San Jose, Catholic Charities strengthens communities through parish, community, and neighborhood development, and annually serves ~80,000 people at over 90 locations. The organization has an operating budget of $56M of which approximately 58% comes from government funding, 20% from contributed revenue, 16% from in-kind donations, and 6% from fees. At the end of FY23 CCSCC had net assets of $36M (up 69% over the last 5 years).
The CEO is essential to stewarding the agency’s bold vision and is responsible for maximizing the agency’s impact in reducing, preventing, and alleviating poverty in Santa Clara County. The top priorities for the CEO are to:
- Deliver on the “Footsteps” vision which will involve keeping the organization operationally focused, managing the portfolio of human services contracts (~30 programs), guiding the staff through a cultural transition with compassion, and making data-driven course corrections in pursuit of the goal.
- Be the “face of the agency” to funders, donors, partners, and the community. Proactively cultivate donors, generate awareness of the organization’s impact, drive policy support, and participate in strategic alliances.
The CEO is a member of the CCSCC Board of Directors and works closely with the Board Chair who is the Bishop of the Diocese of San Jose and with the elected Board President. The Board of Directors oversees the evaluation and compensation of the CEO. The CEO’s work is supported by a talented and diverse Senior Executive Team, including the Chief Programs and Strategy Officer, Chief Development Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer. Overall, CCSCC has ~560 staff members of which more than 75% identify as female and more than 60% are Latinx and BIPOC.
The CEO of CCSCC is ex officio President of Charities Housing, the agency’s affiliated housing development corporation and a separate 501(c)(3). In that role the President hires and oversees the Executive Director of Charities Housing, serves on the Charities Housing Board and is a member of the Executive Committee. There is a separate elected Board Chair who facilitates the Board meetings. Charities Housing provides permanent housing with service coordination support from CCSCC. It has over 1,300 units under management, with another 2000 in the pipeline.
BASIC FUNCTION
The CEO will inspire the commitment of staff, volunteers, and the community to the vision, values, mission, and strategic direction of the organization.
Ongoing Responsibilities
Leadership & Culture
- Become thoroughly familiar with the agency’s history and culture, programs, and services rooted in Catholic social teaching; establish collaborative working relationships with the Board of Directors, executive and program teams, and other constituencies.
- Foster and sustain a culture of inclusivity, cooperation, trust, communication, mutual support, teamwork, and integrity that attracts, retains, motivates, empowers, and develops a multicultural, diverse, high-quality staff and Board.
- Inspire and motivate the Senior Leadership Team so they continue moving in a positive direction; set clear goals for accountability and the oversight and management of their teams and programs; promote transparent communication and build trust with leadership and staff.
- Guide the agency through a cultural transition with compassion and conviction. General Management,
Finance and Administration
- Ensure the day-to-day operations and programs are professionally and efficiently organized and administered. Set priorities, support the institution of operational processes and make thoughtful, data-driven decisions that incorporate input from relevant sources and dissenting views.
- Prioritize the importance of developing and empowering the team; hold people to account; value and embrace the subject matter expertise of others.
- With the Chief Financial Officer, maintain CCSCC’s fiscal health and, in particular, ensure that services provided are sustainably funded, that debt is avoided, and that long-term financial planning is robust; remain current on the ever-shifting public funding environment.
- Ensure the organization adheres to a sustainable financial plan based on an annual budget reviewed and approved by the Board and that financial performance positively tracks to budget and operating plans; foster an atmosphere of transparency and accountability in matters relating to the organization’s financial condition.
- With the Chief Human Resources Officer, inspire ongoing efficacy and team cohesion at all staff levels by maintaining productive advancement toward organizational priorities and big-picture strategy; manage, supervise, and evaluate staff to ensure they are well-suited to addressing CCSCC challenges and opportunities while being attentive to staff concerns; ensure that there is an active succession-planning process and development of key employees.
- Ensure technology tools and infrastructure keep pace and are adequate and scalable for staff and clients alike.
Programs
- With the Chief Programs and Strategy Officer, champion sustainable, high-quality programming while working to manage risks and liabilities that emerge; manage the portfolio of programs to maximize the agency’s impact.
- Keep the organization operationally focused and make data-driven course corrections as necessary.
- Identify unmet needs and gaps in service including at Charities Housing and with the Diocese and parishes; continually upgrade programs by deliberately embracing experimentation and innovation in ways that also consider financial impact.
- Continue to foster a strong service orientation that is innovative, compassionate, and professional; remain current with innovations in the field of service, ensuring that staff is trained in new approaches; share CCSCC’s ongoing thought leadership in the field.
Fundraising
- As the CCSCC’s Chief Philanthropy Officer, work closely with the Chief Development Officer to maximize the agency’s ability to attract and sustain donations, grants, and contract awards; understand the actual and prospective funding communities for CCSCC.
- Develop relationships with major donors so the organization is able to respond to current and future funding needs.
- Personally drive fundraising solicitations, especially with major private, government, and business donors; develop fundraising alliances; create special and donor cultivation events for CCSCC.
- Continually explore new and creative strategies to expand CCSCC’s revenue base; develop corporate sponsorships and governmental & nonprofit partnerships.
- Identify national foundations that would fund the replicable Long Range Plan in other communities.
External Relations, Communications and Advocacy
- Forge meaningful partnerships with leading funding, political, social services, and public policy constituencies; empower staff to be active ambassadors for CCSCC and its clients.
- Drive visibility for CCSCC by serving as a credible, articulate, and effective spokesperson, in person and in writing; ensure that CCSCC is recognized for its leadership and outcomes.
- Proactively advocate for CCSCC clients with policymakers regionally and in California; help influence policy regarding funding for CCSCC and systemic changes to advance forward-thinking strategies to break the cycle of poverty.
Board Relations & Governance
- Engage Board members in advancing CCSCC in various ways by contributing time, expertise, or treasure; provide ongoing communication and timely updates to the Board on the state of the organization.
- With the Board President, coordinate the efforts of various Board committees and task forces; encourage Board members’ involvement in CCSCC’s full range of activities, including fundraising.
- Help identify and recruit new Board members whose talents, commitment, and fundraising abilities are congruent with CCSCC’s needs and mission.
- As President of Charities Housing’s Board, hire and support its Executive Director. As a member of the Charities Housing Board of Directors, work closely with its elected Board Chair and members of the interlocking Board to ensure oversight of the organization’s development strategies, policies, and financial health.
The CEO of Catholic Charities serves as a Board member of Catholic Charities of California and is a member of the Diocesan Directors of Catholic Charities USA.
QUALIFICATIONS and CHARACTERISTICS
The CEO will be a servant leader in accordance with Catholic social teachings, committed to Catholic Charities’ vision, mission, and values, and understand the Church’s dynamics.
The CEO will have a deep understanding of poverty, safety net work and race equity, and a track record of implementing inclusive, culturally sensitive and responsive organizational policies and practices.
Additionally, the CEO will have a combination of the following experiences and attributes:
- At least 10 years of executive-level leadership, managerial, and operational experience in complex environments with many moving parts; both a strategic- and a systems-thinker with demonstrated change management experience; a clear understanding of finances, budgeting revenue and costs; and demonstrated success in leading large organizations (250+ employees).
- The ability to internalize and communicate a strategy, break it down, and convert it into a data-driven, results-oriented, integrated approach that galvanizes others and guides decision-making.
- Demonstrated ability to increase earned and contributed revenue in ways that align with an organization’s mission; a track record attracting financial support from individuals, government sources, foundations, and businesses.
- Experience sustainably growing organizations and services through mergers, partnerships, organic growth, new service development, etc., and ensuring the resources are in place to be effective.
- A team builder—confident and competent—with strong management, teaming, and leadership skills; one who understands the subtleties of motivating and directing a culturally diverse team with different work styles; effective at leading teams through change and providing appropriate support; collaborative consulting and facilitation skills for group and individual problem-solving and decision-making; someone who can give and receive feedback, and use it to learn and develop mutually-beneficial relationships.
- A track record of developing productive relationships with government agencies, politicians, businesses, nonprofits, community leaders and advocates from a variety of communities.
- Experience operating in the non-profit/social service world.
- A good listener and strategist; comfortable receiving input from many sources, and able to analyze and formulate disparate information into sound, well-organized plans.
- Decisive and resourceful, with the organizational sensitivity to gain the support and confidence of the Board and staff at all levels; a leader who empowers the leadership team and holds them accountable.
- An individual with outstanding human qualities who is straightforward, shares information easily, listens as well as offers advice, and respects the abilities of others; someone who imparts trust and integrity and guides others in a similar vein.
- Direct yet tactful; respectful of others’ concerns; flexible and creative to find alternative ways to reach objectives when barriers arise; a skilled negotiator who seeks and nurtures win-win situations.
- A hard worker with a high energy level; a “doer” willing to work hands-on in developing and executing a variety of activities.
- Outstanding oral, written and communication skills; an adept storyteller; a good listener who can pivot quickly depending on the audience.
The compensation range for this position is $315,000 – $365,000. Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County offers a generous benefits package, including retirement, health insurance, holidays, personal time, tuition reimbursement for job-related continuing education, and a very flexible hybrid work arrangement.
Catholic Charities is a non- profit service organization and employer. It does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Persons seeking employment are entitled to freedom from harassment and retaliation and to reasonable accommodation for qualified disabilities.
For more information, please contact:
Lisa Grossman
(650) 323-3565 or lisag@moppenheim.com
Kevin Redick
(415) 762-2646 or kevinr@moppenheim.com
Oscar Quiros
(415) 762-2643 or oscarq@moppenheim.com
Catechetical Director, St. Francis Cabrini
POSITION SUMMARY: The Catechetical Director provides overall direction for the parish’s catechetical programs for children, youth, and adults. This includes children’s faith formation (grades 1-5), middle school ministry (grades 6-8), high school ministry (grades 9-12), and family ministry. The Director is responsible for the sacramental preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist, First Reconciliation, Confirmation, and Initiation of Children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
• Vision, Strategy, Leadership:
o Develop a philosophy of Catechetical Ministry for the Parish program. Work collaboratively with the parish staff, clergy, and parish volunteers.
o Develop overall goals, objectives, and implementation plan for elementary, junior high, and high school catechesis.
o Coordinates the sacramental preparation for the sacraments of First Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation.
o Collaborates with the parish school regarding the student’s sacramental preparation and the celebration of the sacraments.
o Assist in the sacramental preparation for infant Baptism.
o Coordinate the process of RCIA adapted for children.
o Update and evaluate programs as needed.
o Responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of volunteer catechists.
o Responsible for screening, selecting, and purchasing of catechetical texts and supplementary materials. o Develop programs for the preparation and instruction of parents of students receiving sacraments.
o Assist in preparing the liturgy (with the Pastor or his delegate) for the Rite of Enrollment, First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.
o Support RCIA Coordinator in the catechetical programs of RCIA.
• Finances and Operations
o Oversee all record keeping for Catechetical Programs.
o Creation and distribution of Certificates for Catechistical Programs.
o Supervise the collection of fees and purchase of catechetical materials and program supplies.
o Prepare and monitor the catechetical ministry budget.
o Maintain the resource library, which includes books and videos.
o Be aware of legal issues related to catechetical ministry and follow the laws regarding child abuse reporting.
o Coordinating the VIRTUS training and maintaining the parish database of catechists, including fingerprinting and safe environment requirements.
• Collaboration and Communication
o Communicate with the pastor regularly, attend pastoral staff meetings, and collaborate with other staff members in parish projects.
o Collaborate and support RCIA Coordinator.
o Collaborate with the Evangelization committees in the parish faith formation programs.
o Attend Diocesan Cluster meetings.
o Act as a liaison between the parish catechetical program and the Catholic School.
o Communicate with the Diocesan Office of Faith Formation regarding the training of catechists and shared resources.
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
Education and/or Experience:
- B.A. in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, or related field, knowledge of Catholic teachings and catechesis
- 3-5 years experience as a catechist.
Language Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to recruit and inspire adult leaders and volunteers. Ability to relate and communicate with an ethnic and cultural diversity.
Computational Skills:
Working knowledge of MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Publisher, PowerPoint).
Reasoning Ability:
Requires problem solving, decision making, ability to see cause and effect, and forecasting.
Technical Skills:
Ability to create and manage a budget.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Valid driver’s license.
Working Conditions:
The employee must be physically present to complete office tasks and be available to work outside of regular business hours.
Other Requirements:
- The candidate must be a Catholic in good standing with a love for the faith and an understanding and acceptance of the mission of the Catholic Church.
- The candidate must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission.
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with staff members and volunteers.
- Able to multi-task and provide good customer service.
- Travel and overtime (if applicable) may be required occasionally.
- The work week is 40 hours per week on a year-round basis; however, the position requires a willingness and flexibility in work hours, including nights and weekends, and occasional travel when necessary to fulfill job responsibilities.
Salary range– $27- $30 per hour
Please contact Fr. James Okafor james.okafor@dsj.org if you are interested!