Religious Education Support Staff 1

Job Description

Religious Education Support Staff 1

Work Status:
Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:
MAY - AUGUST (20 hours)
Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

SEPTEMBER - APRIL (21 - 24 hours)
Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Monday hours are flexible)
Tuesday 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Thursday 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Saturday 7:30 am - 11:00 am

Reports to: Religious Education Co-Coordinator/Director of Faith Formation

Job Summary: Religious Education Support Staff 1 performs general office duties and assists with preparing materials for classes and faith formation programs. This position supports Religious Education programming, sacramental preparation, and class sessions. The role helps provide a welcoming, organized, and supportive experience for children, families, adult participants, catechists, and volunteers.

I. Duties & Responsibilities:

Administrative Support
• Answer phones and assist walk-in families
• Communicate with families through phone calls and emails
• Receive registrations for Faith Formation programs for children and adults, including verifying information and taking payments

Religious Education Program Support
• Assist with all RE program events and Sacrament Liturgies
• Generate report cards for all students
• Prepare materials for the Religious Education Home School program
• Collect and organize First Communion requirements and paperwork
• Maintain Mass Bags
• Prepare substitute catechist plans and materials
• Assist in prepping catechist materials for classes weekly
• Assist Formation Staff with class sessions, including greeting catechists and students

II. Other Duties:
• Assist with Parish Events as requested
• Other duties as assigned

III. Education/Qualifications:
• Faithful and practicing Catholic
• Helpful to have a background in Customer Service
• Attention to detail
• Ability to assist families with patience and compassion
• Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of St. Mary Immaculate Parish, the Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Joliet

IV. Preferred Skills:
• Strong people skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic computer skills
• Work well under pressure, including the ability to multitask and pivot when needed
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to stay organized while supporting multiple programs at one time
• Warm and pastorally appropriate communication with families, adult participants, catechists, and volunteers

About the Employer

We are the parish community of Saint Mary Immaculate, rooted in the scriptures and the Roman Catholic Tradition of the Diocese of Joliet. We are an active and diverse community, growing in faith. We believe we can unite as an accepting, affirming, and supportive community. Guided by the Holy Spirit, and through the intercession of our Blessed Mother, we celebrate our union with God in worship and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We do this by loving, serving, and sharing our time, talent, and treasure with one another and with all God's people.