Director of Religious Education

Catholic Charities Jacksonville; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

San Sebastian Parish seeks a Director of Religious Education to oversee youth catechetical ministry under the Pastor’s direction. The role focuses on coordinating programs, curriculum development, and volunteer staff, with emphasis on catechetical formation and liturgical preparation.

The ideal candidate has catechist certification, several years’ experience in religious education, and a strong understanding of Catholic catechesis and diocesan directions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, psychology, religious education, or a related field.
• Initial catechist certification is required.
• Complete Ministry Formation Program within 4 years of hire.
• Three or more years’ experience coordinating religious education programs, or five+ years’ teaching religious education.

Responsibilities

• Assess needs, set goals and priorities, and evaluate parish religious education programs for youth (including Sunday Children’s Liturgy of the Word).
• Direct and supervise parish religious education programs, including curriculum development and materials selection.
• Recruit, select and train catechists and volunteer staff for religious education and liturgical ministries.
• Coordinate youth group activities with the Youth Group Leader.
• Coordinate activities with volunteers responsible for sacramental preparation, OCIA, and liturgy.
• Coordinate Safe Environment for Religious Education volunteers.
• Represent San Sebastian Parish on matters relating to religious education.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Skills

Catechist certification

Program coordination

Teaching experience

Religious education knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology, psychology, religious education, or related field

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

San Sebastian Catholic Church Director of Religious Education

Reports to: Pastor

Part Time

FLSA: Hourly, Non-Exempt

Summary

The Director of Religious Education at San Sebastian Parish requires a creative, hard-working, innovative, solutions-oriented, and passionate individual. Under the general direction of the Pastor, 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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 textbooks and materials.


• Responsible for the recruitment, selection and training of Catechists and other volunteer staff working in Religious Education programs and Liturgical ministries.


• Working with Youth Group Leader, coordinates youth group activities.


• Coordinates activities with volunteers in charge of sacramental preparation, OCIA, and Liturgy.


• Coordinates the Safe Environment for Religious Education volunteers.


• Represents San Sebastian Parish on matters pertaining to religious education.


• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required or assigned by the Pastor.

Job Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• 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.


• Three or more years’ experience in coordination of religious education programs and/or five or more years’ teaching experience in religious education.


• 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 Diocesan Catechist Certification process.


• Skills in personnel recruitment, program planning, and education methods for youth catechetical ministry.


• 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.


• Ability to communicate effectively orally, in writing, and digitally with staff, parishioners, and the public.


• Proficient in various forms of social media including Facebook and YouTube.


• Proficient computer application skills to include MS Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.


• Ability to work a varied work schedule which includes working at least 2 evenings each week (currently Wednesday and Thursday) during the school year.


• Working environment includes an office setting and may include activities on Parish grounds including exposure to inclement weather.

Language Skills

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 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 or 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, distance 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.

Flexibility to work evenings and weekends, when necessary, and ability to travel and drive one's own vehicle to various diocesan locations.