Coordinator Religious Education

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish Job Description

Job Title: Coordinator, Religious Education

Status: Part time

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Department/

Location:

Immaculate Heart of Mary / Somerton, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the Religious Education program for a Parish or School. 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)

• Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in 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 pastor, principal, or DRE in administering Religious Education programs to include program coordination, assign catechists and volunteers, keep sacramental records.
• 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.
• Coordinate, as necessary, activities with Diocesan 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 assigned in the administrative office.

Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal education and office environment.

• Walking
• Sitting
• Standing
• Stooping
• Reaching
• Talking
• Handling
• Hearing
• Carrying
• Keyboarding

• 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 word‑processing, spreadsheets, and power point.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance.
• Ability to successfully pass a background and criminal history check.

• 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.

• Bi‑lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Level 2 catechetical certification or equivalent education preferred.

Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 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 Parish when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.