Religious Education Coordinator

Position:Religious Education Coordinator

Location: Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - Nogales, AZ

Job :3558

# of Openings:1

Job Title: Coordinator of Religious Education Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

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Location:

Sacred Heart Parish / Nogales, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor is responsible for the management of the Religious Education program for a Parish or School. The employee 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)

• Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the director’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 the Pastor or Principal articulate 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.
• Communicate and cooperate with all parish ministers and parish or school staff to include conflict resolution, serve as a resource and support for other ministers and staff, participate in meetings as necessary.
• Plan Curriculum, assess needs, incorporate prayer, service and outreach at all levels.
• Assist the pastor or principal in administering Religious Education programs to include program coordination, assign catechists and volunteers, keep sacramental records, set and enforce facilities guidelines; ensure a safe environment is in place.
• Recruit and form Catechists, including Catechist education and training, adhering to Diocesan guidelines.
• Assist in managing religious education staff including screening and employment, and assignment of volunteers, in accordance with Diocesan policies and procedures.
• Coordinate as necessary, activities with Diocesan staff.
• Ensure adherence to personnel policy guidelines.
• Prepare reports as necessary.
• Assist with ensuring adherence to Diocese of Tucson Safe Environment requirements at all times.
• Assist in drafting and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) for youth activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements
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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.

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic 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; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing, spreadsheets, and power point.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education or public administration or a related field…