Confirmation And Jr. High Religious Education Coordinator

Parish Name: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Location: 1001 Encinitas Blvd, Encinitas, CA 92024

Reports to: Pastor

Employment Type: Full Time

FLSA Status: Non-exempt; hourly

Pay Rate: $20/hr - $25/hr

Primary Function

Provide primary leadership for the implementation of high school and junior high youth according to the USCCB's eight components of youth ministry by administrating the parish catechetical programs to build a solid foundation for the Parish community.

Primary Objectives

• To form Disciples of Christ by attending to the growth and development of all persons in the way of the

• To assist parents and families in the faith formation of their young people through culturally- sensitive and developmentally appropriate

• To encourage all people to listen for and respond to the particular mission and vocation God has for them

• To provide faith community support to all people, and to integrate young people into the life of the parish, and the Church as a whole

• To promote life-long spiritual formation and education of all people

• To foster an awareness of the poor and the marginalized through a commitment to service and justice opportunities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Faith formation in the Catholic tradition, including two- year Confirmation program for all youth and faith formation (sacramental readiness) for junior high aged

• Coordination of monthly/weekly high school youth night

• Recruitment and management of adult volunteers, and high school Core Team (juniors and seniors) for Confirmation, youth nights, and junior high ministry

• Coordinates retreats, service opportunities, fundraisers, and other events

• Appropriate, detailed record keeping

• Develop and maintain emergency action plans

• Other duties as assigned

• Prepare, schedule sacramental programs and worship

• Design and implement programs to assist parents in deepening their knowledge of the faith and to encourage the practice of Catholic Traditions in the home and

• Put in requests to order textbooks, teaching materials and resources for both

• Support and endorse Diocesan and Parish board

Leadership Duties

• Assist in recruiting volunteer catechists for the program and appropriate in-service training and formation for

• Identify and support the training for

• Counsel, advise, & visit with students, parents & teachers when problems

• Serve as a member of the Pastoral Council and attend council

• Work to integrate the total parish religious education

• Meet regularly with parish staff for planning and coordination of parish

Position Requirements

• Active, practicing member of the Catholic Church, and excellent knowledge and adherence to Church teaching and life

• Must maintain appropriate certifications (see below) and attend enrichment courses and programs as appropriate

• Desire and enthusiasm for working with all age demographics

• Highly self- motivated, creative, energetic and assertive

• Demonstrated spiritual and emotional maturity

• Strong organizational skills, including time management, delegation, planning, budgeting and ability to balance multiple projects at a time

• Ability to manage and engage key stakeholders including key including parents, core team members, teenagers, staff members and adult volunteers

• Close collaboration with Pastor, Pastoral Associate and Director of Religious Education to meet the pastoral needs of the whole parish community

• Demonstrate capability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties in a timely fashion, utilizing good communication and relationship

• Participate in ongoing formation and educational opportunities to keep current on trends in catechetical

Education and Experience

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Computer skills in Microsoft Office products

• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Current California Catechists Certificate

• Completed or enrolled in CMD Certificate Program for Youth Ministry

• Experience working with youth ministry at a parish (volunteer or paid)

• Successful completion of parish Safe Environment program

• Bachelor's degree in Theology or related field preferred

• Certified as a Master Catechist preferred

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the Saint John the Evangelist facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must be able to climb stairs. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

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.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

To be considered for this position please email cover letter and resume to Karen T., Business Manager at: Bookkeeper@saintjohnencinitas.org