Assistant to the Director of Religious Education (part time) - St. Jane de Chantal Parish

Job Description

Job Description

Working under the supervision of the Director of Religious Education (DRE) the Assistant to the Director of Religious Education (ADRE) will support the Faith Formation program of the parish and all its functions to ensure a robust and successful catechetical program. The ADRE will foster relationships with our school, staff, clergy, catechists, parents, and our Faith Formation students with care and enthusiasm. The ADRE will work in the Seton Center Office of Religious Education on a part time basis not to exceed 19 hours per week.

Work with the DRE with a team mindset across the spectrum of program areas:

• Maintain documents, record retention and keep documents organized
• Exhibit a pleasant demeanor at all times and a have a willingness to help with whatever is needed with a sense of proactivity and initiative
• Understand and maintain compliance with diocesan guidelines and procedures
• Proficiency with the ParishSoft database preferred
• Record sacramental records in parish office ledgers
• Support and help arrange and execute special events, sacraments, retreats , etc
• Flexibility of schedule requiring work each Tuesday evening & occasional weekends
• Help the DRE and catechists prepare each week for class each Tue evening
• Communication and program marketing, communication via multiple platforms (i.e. mailings, email, website, etc) with stakeholders such as parish staff, parents, and volunteers
• Develop and populate master calendar for the Faith Formation program as well as understand packet materials to parents and catechists
• Serves as receptionist and performs clerical and secretarial duties

Ill. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Confirmed and practicing member of the Catholic Church
• Experience with a Faith Formation or religious education program
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Flexible work schedule that requires evenings and some weekends as needed
• Strong time-management skills and a solid grasp of office skills programs and software with a focus on MS Office software products
• Ability to set priorities to get things done and be able to transition from independent work to working as a member of a team
• Ascend and descend flights of stairs
• Be able to be quick on your feet especially on busy Tuesday evenings when class is in session
• May be required to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds
• Must be VIRTUS certified

Please forward resume and letter of interest to View email address on ziprecruiter.com

This position pays $27.00 per hour