Coord Religious Education (EX)

AOB; Buckeystown (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

403(b) plan enrollment

Job summary

St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor in Frederick, MD is seeking a part-time Coordinator of Religious Education to lead K-5 catechesis and elementary sacramental preparation within a multilingual pastorate.

The 19 hour/week role reports to the Director of Formation and Accompaniment and involves coordinating family sessions, volunteer teams, and faith-formation events. Ideal candidates hold a religious education or theology degree (preferred), are practicing Catholics, and can work evenings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Religious Education or Theology, preferred.
• Practicing Catholic with a passion to share the mission of the church with families.
• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience/volunteering.
• Knowledge of Diocesan guidelines and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with adults and youth.
• Hours include evenings and weekends; ability to stand for extended periods and lift 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement and facilitate the K-5 catechesis with flexibility to current models and new initiatives.
• Assist with planning and implementation of family sessions/events for the Pastorate.
• Work with faith formation team and staff within the Pastorate's vision and mission.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor adult volunteers for grades and programming.
• Coordinate and lead sacramental preparation for elementary students, including parent sessions, retreats, practices, and celebrations.
• Attend staff, team, and Archdiocese meetings.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Volunteer management

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Religious Education or Theology

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor, located in Frederick, Maryland, is seeking candidates for a Coordinator of Religious Education. The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) is a member of a dynamic Pastorate formation team focused on helping our youth to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ as they also grow in the understanding of the faith. This will be accomplished by providing faith formation grades K-5 and elementary sacramental preparation in a multilingual, multicampus pastorate. This is a 19 hour/week, non-benefit eligible position that reports to the Director of Formation and Accompaniment.

Essential Functions

• Implement and facilitate the K-5 catechesis with flexibility to the models that are currently present and with any new initiatives. Currently includes family faith formation, hybrid classroom and related catholic culture events for families.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of family session/events for the Pastorate.
• Work with faith formation team and staff within the vision and mission of the Pastorate.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of adult volunteers who will lead and facilitate specific grades and programming within the K-5 program and the sacramental preparation program.
• With the team, coordinate and lead sacramental preparation for elementary students including all parent and family sessions, sacrament retreats, practices, and sacramental celebrations.
• Attendance of staff meetings, team meetings, and Archdiocese meetings and gatherings.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Religious Education or Theology, preferred.
• Practicing Catholic with a passion to share the mission of the church with families.
• Relevant work experience/volunteering in the parish/diocesan level. Minimum 3 years.
• Knowledge of Diocesan guidelines and procedures.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft office suite.
• Outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with adults and young people.
• Hours include evenings and weekends and demands the ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 lbs.

Range: $18.00 - 24.00, Hourly

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Budget Management

Catechetical Curriculum Section

Expert

Catechetical Instruction for Children

Expert

Children’s Sacramental Preparation

Expert

Class Coordination

Expert

Educational Material Procurement

Expert

Educational Oversight

Expert

Flexible Work Hours

Expert

Expert

Expert

Professional Association Involvement

Expert

Expert

Social Media Platforms

Expert

Expert

Expert

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