Pastoral Assistant Faith Formation 1 - Salary

4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

4000 Archdiocese Of Seattle Payroll Svc is seeking a full-time Faith Formation Coordinator at 0070 St. Theresa Parish in Federal Way, WA. The role supports children, youth and family programs, including sacramental preparation in English and Spanish. Salary range $20.00–$25.00 hourly.

The position requires 1–2 years of faith formation experience and bilingual Spanish/English proficiency. Benefits and alignment with parish and archdiocesan policies are included.

Qualifications

• AA degree or High School diploma.
• 1-2 years of Faith Formation experience
• Fully bilingual Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Pastor, Parochial Vicar, and other staff in implementing the parish mission.
• Plans and evaluates parish goals with focus on children’s ministry and Spanish family catechesis.
• Registers participants and communicates information within and outside the parish.
• Develops calendar for Family Faith formation and sacramental preparation sessions.
• Uses catechetical resources in line with archdiocesan policy.
• Recruits and trains catechists and volunteers for faith formation in Spanish.
• Ensures Safe Environment program compliance and Archdiocese certification.
• Assists with Vacation Bible School planning and volunteer recruitment.
• Maintains accurate and confidential record-keeping.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

Education

AA degree or HS diploma

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 0070 St. Theresa Parish, Federal Way - Federal Way, WA 98023

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $20.00 - $25.00

Position Purpose: The purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and direct faith formation programs for children (k-5), youth (6th-12th), and their families, including faith formation, sacramental preparation in both English and Spanish for First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Youth Group.

Major duties and responsibilities:

• Collaborates with the Pastor, Parochial Vicar, and other staff in implementing the mission of the parish.
• Participates in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of parish goals and objectives with specific focus on children's ministry and family catechesis in Spanish.
• Assumes a lead role in registering participants and communicating all necessary information within and outside of the parish.
• Develops and implements calendar for Family Faith formation and sacramental preparation sessions.
• Utilizes approved and recommended catechetical resources complying with archdiocesan policy.
• Selects, submits orders, and maintains inventory of educational supplies and materials in a timely manner as appropriate.
• Recruits, provides/schedules training, and supports Catechists and volunteers who assist in faith formation in Spanish.
• Ensure catechists and volunteers comply with the Safe Environment Program and are or will become Certified by the Archdiocese.
• Partners with other staff in preparing and implementing Vacation Bible School during the early part of summer.
• Develops programing and recruit volunteer for Vacation Bible School in collaboration with other formation staff at the parish.
• Assures the development and maintenance of accurate and confidential record-keeping systems.
• Provides information to appropriate parties regarding bulletin articles and Mass announcements.
• Attends selected staff meetings, staff retreats, and participates with committee members on major staff events with advanced notification.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications:

• AA degree or High School diploma.
• 1-2 years of Faith Formation experience
• Fully bilingual Spanish and English

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits:

Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.