Coordinator of Catechist Formation

Miamiarch; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Miami seeks a full-time Coordinator of Catechist Formation to assist the Archdiocesan Director of Catechesis in assessing and improving the catechist formation process for parish and school catechists. The role guides formation, implements plans, and ensures adherence to Archdiocesan policies while aligning with the Center's mission and values.

The position requires strong customer service, multi-tasking, and computer skills, with occasional evening or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field required plus Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification.
• Active participation in parish life; Catholic parish experience a plus.
• Excellent customer service skills and professionalism in person and by phone.
• Ability to multi-task and manage several projects with deadlines.
• Proficient computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate catechist formation for parish and Catholic schools.
• Assist the Archdiocesan Director of Catechesis in assessing current formation processes.
• Implement and monitor catechetical formation plans.
• Monitor Archdiocesan policies and procedures.
• Attend evening or weekend events as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Multitasking

Oral & written English

Spanish (spoken)

Computer literacy

Professional demeanor

Event setup/cleanup

Parish environment experience

Driving/physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology

Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification

Tools

MS Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Coordinator of Catechist Formation (Full Time)
Published: 07/16/2026

The Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Miami is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Catechist Formation (CCF) to assist the Archdiocesan Director of Catechesis in assessment of current catechist formation process for parish and Catholic school catechists with attention to multi-cultural diversity. The CCF guides catechists and teachers at Catholic schools in pursuit of their formation leading to certification; implements a catechist formation plan as designated by the Director of Catechesis; and monitors the implementation of Archdiocesan policies and procedures. The Coordinator of Catechist Formation performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Hours: Monday -Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in theology or Bachelor’s in a related field with a completion of Archdiocesan Catechetical Certification required.
• Active participation in parish life; previous experience in Catholic parish environment a plus.
• Appropriate mental and physical health to accomplish the tasks.
• Completion of archdiocesan safety policies (Background Check, Virtus, etc).
• Excellent customer service skills, including ability to maintain focus and professionalism with people in challenging situations, both in person and by phone.
• Able to help prepare, set up and clean up during some evening or weekend events.
• Good time management, including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Able to walk, drive and stand for prolonged hours as required by the sessions.
• Able to sit for extended periods at a computer workstation.
• Good oral and written English-language communication skills.
• Good Spanish-language spoken communications skills a plus.
• Proficient computer literacy (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint a plus).
• Practicing Catholic who fully adheres to and models the Church’s teachings in faith and morals (Cf. National Directory for Catechesis, 54 B 5).
• Must have a professional demeanor.