Title: Coordinator of Religious Education, Full-time (35 hrs./wk.)
Reports to: Pastor/Administrator
Location: St. Cecilia Parish | Fort Myers, FL
Classification: Exempt/Salaried
Overview:
The Coordinator of Religious Education will plan, integrate, implement, oversee, and evaluate the religious education/faith formation of the total Parish community.
Job Responsibilities:
- Direct and Administer catechetical programs: Faith Formation programs for toddlers through elementary school children (Family Faith Formation); and responsible for programs for youth and adults including seasonal faith formation events and Bible and book studies. Working with Pastor on short- and long-term goals.
- Assist the Pastor and Adult Faith formation coordinator in planning Parish short and long-term goals regarding religious education and evangelization.
- Prepare and administer the Religious Education operating budgets in accordance with budget policies.
- Collaborate and communicate with the Pastor and other Parish ministries on an on-going basis regarding scheduling and promotion of events.
- Maintain organized and updated files for religious education families and Sacramental preparation.
- Plan and direct the annual Vacation Bible school
- Develop plans and implement for the recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers.
- Schedule regular catechist and volunteer meetings to encourage the development of a catechetical faith community.
- Assist catechists and volunteers with their certification requirements.
- Meet the requirements of safe environment policies regarding Safe Environment Training for Youth.
- Oversee Youth Ministry.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Must be a practicing Roman Catholic
- Bachelors Degree in Religious Education, Theology, or Catechetics and Evangelization
- Preferred 3-5 years Experience working in religious education/faith formation programs in a Parish setting
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent communications skills, both written and oral
- Ability to collaborate and maintain positive relationships with coworkers, families, and children is essential.
