Job Description
Job Description
St. Jane de Chantal Parish in Bethesda Maryland is hiring an Assistant to the Director of Religious Education.
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, schoolteachers and 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 15 hours per pay period.
- GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Work with a team mindset with the DRE across the spectrum of program areas :
Maintain documents, record retention and keep documents organizedExhibit a pleasant demeanor at all times and a have a willingness to help with whatever is needed with a sense of proactivity and initiativeUnderstand and maintain compliance with diocesan guidelines and proceduresProficiency with the ParishSoft databaseAssist in recruiting volunteers, catechists, etcRecord sacramental records in parish office ledgersSupport and help arrange and execute special events, sacraments, retreats, etcWill create sacramental certificates with labeling, etcFlexibility of schedule requiring work each Tuesday evening & occasional weekendsHelp the DRE and catechists prepare each week for class each Tue eveningCommunication and program marketing, communication via multiple platforms (i.e. mailings, email, website, school newsletters) with stakeholders such as parish staff, parents, and volunteersDevelop and populate master calendar for the Faith Formation program as well as understand packet materials to parents and catechist.Qualifications
A practicing member of the Catholic faithExperience with a Faith Formation or religious education program preferredExcellent written and verbal skillsFlexible work schedule that requires evenings and some weekends as neededStrong time-management skills and a solid grasp of office skills programs and software with a focus on MS Office software productsAbility to set priorities to get things done and be able to transition from independent work to working as a member of a teamAscend and descend flights of stairsMust be VIRTUS certified in accordance with archdiocesan guidelinesAble to be quick on your feet especially on busy Tuesday evenings when class is in sessionMay be required to occasionally lift up to 30 poundsAll interested candidates can send cover letter and resume to : james.caulfield@stjanedechantal.org