Director of Religious Education

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Director of Religious Education is a part-time position (25 hours per week) that has responsibility for all that pertains to the ministry of catechesis in the Parish, oversee and offer policies and catechetical programs for children, youth, young adult, and adults of the Parish. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job
responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures and guidelines.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of ongoing education/formation for Parish to promote effective catechesis.
2. Consult Pastor in reviewing materials and designing programs. Provides resources upon request.
3. Familiarize Parish Catechetical staff with the content of the Church's catechetical documents and implement principles of catechesis in parish programs.
4. In consultation with Pastor and catechetical ministers, develops and implements policies and Diocesan guidelines for religious education, sacramental
preparation faithful to the Church's catechetical documents.
5. Prepare and manage the Office of Religious Education budget.
6. Maintains regular communication with parish catechetical staff
7. Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for this job, as is ability to work evening and weekends.

OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Complies with federal, state and local safety laws.
2. Maintains a neat and safe work area.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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
Required: Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program prior to beginning employment. Must be a member of a Roman Catholic parish community with an active and deep Roman Catholic faith.
Education: BA in Religious Education/Catholic Theology or equivalent is required.
Experience: Minimum 3 years parish religious education experience or similar experience is preferred; familiarity with principles and dimensions of adult faith formation, catechist formation, young adult ministry and total youth ministry is also preferred; proven administrative skills including interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, management and supervision, budget preparation and collaborative minister.
Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.
Language skills: Strong oral and written communication skills are required; ability to read and comprehend instructions, write correspondence, and memos. Ability to speak Spanish is advantageous.
Working Environment: The ability to maintain all information highly confidential.

About the Employer

Holy Spirit Catholic Church, a dynamic suburban parish community with 715 parish families in Whitehall, OH, has a Catholic elementary school with 270 students in grades K-8.