Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation

Description

Parish Name: Our Lady of Mount Carmel, San Diego

Location: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, 13541 Stoney Creek Rd, San Diego, 92129

Reports to: Pastor

Employment Type: Part-time (10-19 hrs. per week); Must work on Tuesdays & Wednesdays and occasionally Saturdays and Sundays

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Rate: $24 - 34 per hour, depending on experience

To Apply: Please include a cover letter outlining your desire to serve the Church in Faith Formation

Purpose of Employing a Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation

Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Parish is comprised of about 2,400 participating families.  An important part of our mission is to proclaim the Gospel of the Kingdom and form our young people as disciples of Jesus Christ.  We are looking to employ a Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation who will help form our parish first to fifth graders.  The primary means of formation are classes on Tuesday nights during the school year.  

Primary Responsibilities

Administration 

• Calendars classes, sessions, and program events
• Schedules sufficient facilities and technological resources
• Communicates pertinent program information to volunteers and parents
• Advertises program (Announcements, Emails, Flyers, etc.)
• Carrys out Diocesan Safe Environment Program (No Go Tell)
• Proposes annual budget and provides financial reports after major events (i.e. Vacation Bible School)

Elementary Faith Formation Classes

• Recruits and trains Catechists
• Provides for the needs of the Catechists (serves as a resource)
• Provides substitute Catechists when needed
• Serves as Main Catechist when needed
• Plans, schedules, and presents parent meetings   
• Coordinates the Sacrament Program 
• Coordinates the Home Study Program
• Works with homeschool families to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion
• Provides classes and materials for students with special needs; parent meeting for material training
• Organizes Family Nights, Family Prayer, Parent Nights, Book Checks, etc.
• Serves as a resource to the Faith Formation Families
• Provides some additional formation for unbaptized children to receive Sacraments on Easter Vigil 
• Ensures basic requirements have been met and children are well prepared for reception of sacraments
• Prepares Reconciliation/Eucharist candidates for participation in liturgical and sacramental rites
• Assists Pastor with celebration of communal First Reconciliation and First Communion Mass

Vacation Bible School

• Selects, implements, and leads VBS program 
• Recruits and trains adult and youth volunteers
• Oversees registration process
• Orders sufficient program materials
• Ensures for set-up, execution, and clean-up of VBS

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills:

• Faithful, practicing Catholic; Missionary Disciple of the Lord Jesus Christ
• Certification as a Master Catechist or equivalent knowledge
• Some experience (volunteer or paid) teaching  
• Capable of advanced and detailed planning
• Competent in using common office software applications and aptitude to learn OLMC specific data management and communication applications
• Comfort and facility in public speaking
• A positive attitude and a “we can find a solution” approach to problems

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the Parish facility. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations. The employee must be able to perform moderate manual labor, including bending, walking, and lifting up to 35 pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.