Director of Religious Education

Job Description

Director of Religious Education (DRE)

The ideal candidate possesses 3-5 years experience as a DRE, is a Catholic in good standing who knows and loves the Catholic Faith, and is passionate about serving a dynamic, devotional and growing Catholic community. The DRE will be guided and inspired by our Parish purpose, which is to be God's instrument to make people holy. Our stunning Mission-style church and campus are nestled between the beautiful Mingus and Red Rock mountains in Cottonwood, Arizona.

This person will:
Possess a happy, humble, servant's heart.
Take full ownership of the Religious Education function for a growing Parish.
Oversee all RE, OCIA, OCIC and Sacraments education programs and requirements for children and adults.
Manage all RE teachers and volunteers.
Be the key liaison between the Parish and school for the RE function.

Job Requirements:
Required Competencies include:
Minimum 3 years DRE experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with ParishStaq, or other ChMS and ability to learn and customize ParishStaq for RE function.
Demonstrated excellence in administrative and organizational skills, overseeing all RE and Sacraments records to ParishStaq and the Diocese.
Demonstrated people management skills and experience, managing and supporting RE Instructors and Volunteers.
Proven ability in Volunteer recruitment, engagement and training.
VBS (Vacation Bible School) experience: organizing, managing, delivering. Both paid and volunteer experience are acceptable.
Excellent people skills - work harmoniously with diverse demographics and calm under pressure.

Application Process:
Complete the required application at https://dphx.org/job_post/director-of-religious-education/

In addition to the required application, interested applications should submit the following documents to erin@icparishaz.org:

Resume
Cover Letter
Salary Requirements
Three Work References

About the Employer

Our mission at Immaculate Conception is to be God's instrument to make people holy. We strive to fulfill God's will as a church, school, and as individuals.