St. Joseph Parish, Cockeysville seeks candidates for a
Family and Children's Ministry Associate. The Family and Children's Ministry Associate reports to the Director of Family and Children's Ministry. This is a part-time position working 20-25 weekly hours.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate all necessary steps for infant and child Baptisms, including preparation sessions for parents and godparents
- Assist with the creation and implementation of programs and events geared toward children ages 0-4 and their families
- Oversee the preparation of candidates and families receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
- Assist with program preparation and volunteer recruitment and training for Children's Liturgy of the Word
- Assist with the development of the parish's family-centered Sunday faith formation program, including helping to recruit, train, and supervise catechists and volunteers
- Assist with the preparation and implementation of the annual summer Vacation Bible School
- Ensure the Safe Environment requirements (i.e., Virtus, Worthy of the Call) for faith formation volunteers are in compliance with Archdiocesan standards
Position Qualifications
- Practicing and devoted Catholic who is able to fully participate in the sacramental life of the Church
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to be flexible and to adapt when unexpected situations or challenges arise
- Ability to work well with children and young families
- Ability to direct, form, and manage volunteers
- Ability to support the mission of the Catholic Church and of St. Joseph Parish as a beacon of Faith, Worship, and Witness within the respective job duties
- Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary
Pay Range: $20.00 - $25.00, Hourly
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/
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