Religious Education Coordinator

Diocese of Tucson; Douglas (AZ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Tucson is seeking a part-time Religious Education Coordinator for St Luke Parish, Douglas, AZ. The role supports the Pastor in coordinating catechetical programs, maintaining CCD records, and engaging catechists within a faith-centered environment.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree related to education or business, 1–2 years in Catholic religious education, and catechetical certification.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of and commitment to the mission of the Diocese and Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public
• Self-starter, organized, multitasker with urgency.
• Must pass background and criminal history check.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in articulating a vision within the community, assess needs, set priorities and goals, and implement plans.
• Recommend changes to curriculum, incorporate prayer, service, and outreach at all levels.
• Assist the Pastor or office manager with program coordination and CCD records; attend staff meetings and support special projects.
• Proficiency using Flocknote to stay in touch with parents and Catechists.
• Assist in recruiting Catechists and providing Catechist training.
• Oversee parish religious education staff.
• Ensure adherence to personnel policies and diocesan guidelines.
• Prepare reports as necessary.
• Assist with Safe Environment requirements.
• Draft and implement SOPs for youth activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Verbal & Written

Interpersonal

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Background check

Computer literacy

MS Office

Weekend/overtime

Education

Assoc degree in business

Assoc degree in education

Assoc degree in public admin

Level 1 catechetical cert

Catholic education experience

Level 2 catechetical cert preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description

Position:Religious Education Coordinator

Location: St Luke Parish - Douglas, AZ

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:

• 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.