Family Faith Formation Assistant; Operations & Logistics

POSITION SUMMARY

St. Joseph Catholic Church seeks a practicing Catholic who is organized, dependable, and service-oriented to serve as a Family Faith Formation Assistant. This role supports the mission of the parish by helping create environments where children and families can encounter Christ through well-prepared, welcoming, and thoughtfully organized faith formation experiences. Working behind the scenes and in collaboration with staff and volunteers, this position plays a vital role in ensuring that all sessions and events are prepared with excellence and care.

The ideal candidate takes pride in organization and preparation, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and approaches their work with a spirit of service, recognizing that even the smallest details contribute to the larger mission of forming disciples.

• Practicing Catholic in good standing; love for the Church and its mission
• High school diploma required; some college or ministry experience preferred
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Detail-oriented and highly reliable
• Able to anticipate needs and follow through without constant supervision
• Comfortable working behind the scenes in a support role
• Able to lift, move, and organize supplies (up to ~25 lbs)
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required
• Meets all Parish and Diocesan Safe Environment requirements

• Prepare all materials and supplies for weekly Family Faith Formation sessions
• Organize classrooms and meeting spaces prior to sessions
• Maintain inventory of supplies and assist with restocking as needed
• Ensure all environments are welcoming, functional, and ready for families
• Assist in setup and breakdown for on-campus sessions and events

• Work closely with senior volunteer leadership to learn systems, storage, and processes
• Assist in maintaining efficient workflows for ministry preparation
• Develop familiarity with supply locations, storage systems, and parish facilities
• Grow into increased responsibility for anticipating ministry needs

• Be present during Sunday, weekday, and occasional evening sessions to support operations
• Assist with hospitality, check‑in support, and troubleshooting during sessions
• Support parish events and retreats (including limited Saturdays throughout the year)

• Assist with light administrative tasks related to Family Faith Formation
• Help maintain organized ministry spaces and storage areas
• Support communication preparation (materials, handouts, etc.)

• Sundays: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
• Mondays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesdays: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
• Thursdays: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Additional: 3–4 Saturdays per year (retreats/events)

• Classrooms and materials are consistently prepared before they are needed
• Ministry leaders and catechists feel supported and equipped
• Supplies are organized, maintained, and easy to access
• The assistant becomes increasingly proactive, not just reactive
• Families experience a smooth, welcoming environment each week

• Finds joy in organization and preparation, and behind-the-scenes work
• Takes pride in creating order and supporting others
• Thrives in a consistent, service-oriented role
• This is not primarily a teaching or leadership position, but a critical support role that enables the entire ministry to function effectively.