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Religious Education Coordinator

Roman Catholic Diocese of Tucson

Douglas, AZ • On-site

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Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

St. Luke Roman Catholic Church
Job Description
Job Title: RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR Status: Part-time, September through May
Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Department/Location: Saint Luke Roman Catholic Church, Douglas
Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, you are responsible for assisting with the coordination of the Religious Education program for our Catholic Parishes. 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)
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:
  • 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 or office manager in administering Religious Education programs to include program coordination, liaison between catechists and Pastor, keep CCD records, attend a weekly staff meeting, execute and carry out special projects as directed by the Pastor.
  • Proficiency using Flocknote, our main social media platform, to stay in touch with parents and Catechists.
  • Assist in recruiting Catechists, including Catechist education and training at parish level and when mandated by Diocese.
  • Assist with oversight of religious education 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 as assigned.
Physical/Mental Requirements: 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.
Basic Qualifications:
  • 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.
Education and Experience:
  • An associate degree in business, education or public administration or equivalent experience is a plus.
  • 1-2 years' experience in a Catholic religious education environment as an educator or practicing catechist.
  • Level 1 catechetical certification or equivalent education.
Other/Preferred Skills:
  • Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
  • Level 2 catechetical certification or equivalent education preferred.

Covenants of Employment:
St. Luke Roman Catholic Church 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.

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