Religious Education Events Lead — Part-Time

Archdiocese of Chicago; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glenview, IL is seeking a part-time Religious Education Events Coordinator to organize and execute parish religious education programs and events, including sacramental celebrations, retreats, meetings, weekly sessions, and seasonal programs.

Under the direction of the Director of Religious Education, the Events Coordinator will independently manage logistics for schedules, facilities, supplies, hospitality, volunteers, communications, setup, and event

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience coordinating events, educational programs, parish ministries, nonprofit organizations, hospitality, or related work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, with ability to independently learn parish software.
• Strong organization, project and time management, written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Professional, welcoming, service-oriented, collaborative, adaptable, and able to work independently with sound judgment and discretion.
• Ability to complete electronic payroll timecards and required employment documentation.
• Successful completion of Safe Environment/VIRTUS requirements and a criminal background check prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and provide on-site coordination for Religious Education sessions, meetings, and events, including facility/room scheduling, setup and cleanup, supplies and inventory, hospitality, volunteers, and other logistical needs.
• Maintain event calendars, planning documents, operational records, inventories, registrations, RSVPs, and communications with vendors, parish departments, outside partners, and families.
• Coordinate with the Program Assistant and Office Assistant to ensure instructional materials, classroom resources, attendance materials, mailings, printed materials, and other administrative needs are prepared for events and programs.
• Work with the Director of Religious Education to plan, organize, and implement events and seasonal programming.
• Build positive working relationships with clergy, parish staff, catechists, volunteers, families, vendors, and community partners.
• Serve as a welcoming and professional representative of the Religious Education program at events and meetings.

Skills

Time management

Organization

Communication

Problem-solving

Independence

Customer service

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Glenview, IL is seeking a part-time Religious Education Events Coordinator to organize and execute parish religious education programs and events, including sacramental celebrations, retreats, meetings, weekly sessions, and seasonal programs.

Under the direction of the Director of Religious Education, the Events Coordinator will independently manage logistics for schedules, facilities, supplies, hospitality, volunteers, communications, setup, and event