Family and Children's Ministry Associate (NE)

St. Joseph Parish, Cockeysville seeks candidates for a Family and Children's Ministry Associate. The Family and Children's Ministry Associate reports to the Director of Family and Children's Ministry. This is a part-time position working 20-25 weekly hours.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate all necessary steps for infant and child Baptisms, including preparation sessions for parents and godparents


• Assist with the creation and implementation of programs and events geared toward children ages 0-4 and their families


• Oversee the preparation of candidates and families receiving the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist


• Assist with program preparation and volunteer recruitment and training for Children's Liturgy of the Word


• Assist with the development of the parish's family-centered Sunday faith formation program, including helping to recruit, train, and supervise catechists and volunteers


• Assist with the preparation and implementation of the annual summer Vacation Bible School


• Ensure the Safe Environment requirements (i.e., Virtus, Worthy of the Call) for faith formation volunteers are in compliance with Archdiocesan standards

Position Qualifications

• Practicing and devoted Catholic who is able to fully participate in the sacramental life of the Church


• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or a related field


• Excellent planning and organizational skills


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to be flexible and to adapt when unexpected situations or challenges arise


• Ability to work well with children and young families


• Ability to direct, form, and manage volunteers


• Ability to support the mission of the Catholic Church and of St. Joseph Parish as a beacon of Faith, Worship, and Witness within the respective job duties


• Ability and willingness to work evenings and weekends when necessary

Pay Range:  $20.00 - $25.00, Hourly

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/