Religious Education Coordinator

Sacred Heart of Jesus Roman Catholic Church Job Description Job Title: Coordinator of Religious Education Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Department/Location: Sacred Heart Parish / Nogales, AZ Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor is responsible for the management of the Religious Education program for a Parish or School. The employee shall be a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching both academically and behaviorally while at work and in his/her personal life, “…Live in a manner worthy of the call you have received.” (Eph. 4:1) Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this Ministerial Position:

• Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in support of the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission.
• Shall abide by Catholic principles in the director’s professional and private life and shall govern his/her professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral strictures.
• Assist the Pastor or Principal articulate a vision within the community to include an assessment of needs, setting of priorities, setting of goals and objectives, and the implementation of plans of action.
• Communicate and cooperate with all parish ministers and parish or school staff to include conflict resolution, serve as a resource and support for other ministers and staff, participate in meetings as necessary.
• Plan Curriculum, assess needs, incorporate prayer, service and outreach at all levels.
• Assist the pastor or principal in administering Religious Education programs to include program coordination, assign catechists and volunteers, keep sacramental records, set and enforce facilities guidelines; ensure a safe environment is in place. 
• Recruit and form Catechists, including Catechist education and training, adhering to Diocesan guidelines.
• Assist in managing religious education staff including screening and employment, and assignment of volunteers, in accordance with Diocesan policies and procedures.
• Coordinate as necessary, activities with Diocesan staff.
• Ensure adherence to personnel policy guidelines.
• Prepare reports as necessary.
• Assist with ensuring adherence to Diocese of Tucson Safe Environment requirements at all times.
• Assist in drafting and implementation of Standard Operation Procedures (SOP’s) for youth activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal education and office environment. Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding. Basic Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Excellent communications skills, verbal and written; excellent human relations and interpersonal skills.
• Exercise courtesy to fellow employees, parishioners, and the public
• Must be a self-starter; well organized; perform multiple tasks simultaneously and work with a sense of urgency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; punctuality is a must at all times; ability to travel locally as required; weekend and overtime work may be required.
• Proficiency in computer technology to include word-processing, spreadsheets, and power point.
• Professional bearing; clean and neat personal appearance. 
• Ability to successfully pass a background, criminal history, and credit history check.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, education or public administration or a related field or equivalent experience 
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Catholic religious education environment as an educator or practicing catechist.
• Level 1 catechetical certification or equivalent education. 

Other/Preferred Skills:

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Level 2 catechetical certification or equivalent education preferred.

Covenants of Employment: Sacred Heart is a Roman Catholic religious organization and that all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and by Arizona state law. Under the “Zero Tolerance Policy”, no one will be knowingly assigned or retained to serve in the Parish/Church when that person is determined to have engaged in the abuse of a minor or to have violated boundaries in dealing with minors.