Religious Education Coordinator, Part-time

Job in Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, 34202, USA

Listing for: Diocese of Venice in Florida

Part Time position
Listed on 2026-08-08

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Youth Development, Education Administration, Pastor / Ministry / Church
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development, Pastor / Ministry / Church

Religious Education Coordinator, Part-time (25 hrs/wk)

Reporting to:
Pastor/Administrator

Location:

Sacred Heart Parish | Bradenton, FL

Overview:

The Coordinator of Religious Education/Youth Ministry Coordinator will plan, integrate, implement, oversee, and evaluate the religious education/faith formation of the total Parish community.

Responsibilities:

Coordinate catechetical programs:
Faith Formation in Grades K-10, Sacramental Preparation, Home School Supervision, and Youth and Young Adult Faith Formation.

Assist the DRE and Pastor in planning Parish short and long-term goals regarding the religious education program.

Prepare and administer the Religious Education operating budgets in accordance with budget policies.

Collaborate and communicate with the DRE, Pastor and other Parish ministries on an on-going basis regarding scheduling and promotion of events.

Develop plans and implement for the recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers.

Schedule regular catechist and volunteer meetings to encourage the development of a catechetical faith community.

Assist catechists and volunteers with their certification requirements.

Meet the requirements of safe environment policies regarding Safe Environment Training for Youth

Act as a liaison between the Parish and the Diocesan Office of Religious Education and Youth Ministry with DRE.

Attend Diocesan meetings related to Religious Education, Youth Ministry and Safe Environment Program.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be a practicing Roman Catholic
Bachelor's Degree in Religious Education, Theology or Catechetics and Evangelization
Two (2) years of experience overseeing a religious education or faith formation program in a Parish setting.
Fluency in both English and Spanish
Excellent communications skills both written and oral