The Director of Religious Education of Holy Spirt Parish requires a creative, hard-working, innovative, solutions-oriented and passionate individual. Under the general direction of the Executive Director of Parish Administration, the Director of Religious Education implements, coordinates and evaluates youth catechetical ministry. The incumbent is an active participant in parish activities and will successfully assume new responsibilities for the parish and provide direct support in strengthening the parish's overall performance. As a representative of the Roman Catholic Church, the Director of Religious Education will conduct him/herself according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their duties. Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general direction from the Executive Director of Parish Administration and exercises supervision over Catechists. Coordinates activities with volunteers in charge of sacramental preparation, OCIA and Liturgy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Typical duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to the following:
Responsible for the assessment of needs, setting goals and priorities, and periodic evaluations of all Parish religious education programs for the youth of the parish which includes the Sunday Children's Liturgy of the Word.Responsible for directing and supervising parish religious education programs including curriculum development and the selection of texts and materials.Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of Catechists and other volunteer staff working in Religious Education programs and Liturgical ministries.Represents Holy Spirit Parish on matters pertaining to religious education.Performs related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the Pastor.Job Requirements: Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Membership and active participation in the Roman Catholic Church required.Knowledge of National Catechetical Directory (NCD) and recent church catechetical documents.Appropriate knowledge of theology and Scripture.Knowledge of catechetical and developmental theory for all ages.Knowledge of principles of organization, administration, budget and personnel management.Knowledge of group dynamics and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals and groups.Proficient in various forms of social media including Facebook and YouTube.Proficient computer application skills to include MS Work, Excel and PowerPoint.Education and Experience: Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities will qualify. A typical way to obtain required knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts in sociology, psychology, religious education or related field.Possesses an initial catechist certification.Complete Ministry Formation Program within 4 years of hire.Experience:
Three or more years' experience in coordination of religious education programs.Three or more years' teaching experience in religious education.Specific Working Conditions to Parish:
Job functions result in varied work schedule which includes working at least 2 evenings each week (currently Monday and Tuesday) during the school year.Working environment includes an office setting and may include activities on Parish grounds.Extensive contact with the public.Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability:
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and talk to hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. May include the ability to travel and drive one's own vehicle to various diocesan locations.
Please submit cover letter and resume to Sharon Wirtz at .
Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Parish Tempe
1800 E. Libra Dr.
Tempe AZ, 85283
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