Religious Education Coordinator at Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson and Affiliated Organizations

Maricopa, Arizona, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Religious education, Curriculum coordination, Catechist training, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Flocknote, Microsoft Office, Record keeping, Project management, Team collaboration, Organizational skills, Confidentiality

Industry

Religious Institutions

Description

Our Lady of Grace Parish Job Description Job Title: Coordinator, Religious Education Status: Part Time - 20 Hours/Week Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Department/Location: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, Maricopa, Arizona Primary Function: Under the direction of the Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry and/or Pastor, is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the Religious Education program Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. The coordinator shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1) Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position: * Perform as support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission. * Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures. * Assist in articulating a vision within the community to include an assessment of needs, setting of priorities, setting of goals and objectives, and the implementation of plans of action. * Recommend changes to and coordinate curriculum, assess needs, incorporate prayer, service, and outreach at all levels. * Assist the Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry in administering Religious Education programs to include program coordination, liaison between catechists and parents, keep sacrament records, attend a weekly staff meeting, execute and carry out special projects as directed by the Director of Religious Education & Youth Ministry. * Proficiency using Flock note, our main social media platform, to stay in touch with parents and Catechists. * Assist in recruiting and assist in the formation of Catechists, including Catechist education and training, adhering to Diocesan guidelines. * Assist with oversight of religious education staff. * Ensure adherence to personnel policy guidelines and other parish and diocesan guidelines. * Prepare reports as necessary. * Assist with ensuring adherence to the Diocese of Tucson Safe Environment requirements. * Assist in drafting and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) for youth activities as needed. * Perform other duties as assigned. Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal education and office environment. Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding. Basic Qualifications: * Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church; be in full communion with the Church. * Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills. * Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public * Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency. * Ability to maintain confidentiality. * Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; weekend and overtime work may be required. * Proficiency in computer technology to include Flock notes, word-processing, spreadsheets, and power point. * Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance. * Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check. Education and Experience: * An associate degree in business, education or public administration or equivalent experience. * 1-2 years’ experience in a Catholic religious education environment as an educator or practicing catechist. * Level 1 catechetical certification or equivalent education. Other/Preferred Skills: * Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred. * Level 2 catechetical certification or equivalent education preferred. Covenants of Employment: Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.

Responsibilities

The coordinator assists the Director of Religious Education in managing parish programs, including curriculum coordination, catechist training, and administrative support. They also serve as a liaison between staff, parents, and catechists while ensuring adherence to diocesan and parish policies.