Family Faith Formation Coordinator

Description

Parish: The Immaculata Catholic Church

Location:  5998 Alcalá Park, San Diego, CA 92110 

Reports to: Pastor

Employment Type: Part-Time, 30 hours per week position with benefits; includes weekday office hours and hours on Sunday; hours may adjust to accommodate various faith formation and liturgical events. 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary: $20 - $24 per hour, based on experience

To Apply: please include a brief cover letter / statement as to why you would like to serve the Catholic Church in faith formation.

Job Summary

The Family Faith Formation Coordinator is responsible for the organization and administration of the parish’s “Family Faith Formation” religious education program for children and youth (Grades K - 8). This program centers on the family and gives parents the opportunity to be actively involved in the delivery and discussion of weekly lessons. It includes a blend of “at home” and “hosted” opportunities. The Family Faith Formation Coordinator will also be responsible for the sacramental preparation programs for children and youth.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Direct a catechetical program that meets the needs of the children and youth of the parish and their families
• Provide administration for all Youth Faith Formation programs
• Recruit, train, and provide support for catechists/mentors
• Develop and direct sacramental preparation program
• Direct Children’s Liturgy of the Word
• Ensure that all volunteers have completed a background check and Safe Environment training
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision

• Team of Family Faith Formation volunteers

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Applicants for this position should have a bachelor's degree and/or prior experience in directing a similar program or as a Catholic school teacher or administrator.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the Parish facility and USD Campus, including stairs, to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee may be required to set up tables and chairs for meetings, classes, etc. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 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 accommodations 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.

The Immaculata Catholic Church, 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.