Posted 4/4/2019
Job Title:
Coordinator of Middle School Ministry
Hours:
Full time
Parish:
St. James
820 N Arlington Heights Rd
Arlington Heights, Illinois
Description:
• Direct EDGE Program for the 6th-8th grade including selection of materials, recruitment and training of group leaders.
• Coordinate curriculum calendar including social nights, retreat, mission trip, and confirmation rehearsal and Confirmation Mass.
• Direct Confirmation program according to Diocesan Guidelines and generally along the EDGE model.
• Work closely with the Evangelization and Formation Team to help facilitate an integrated, organized and comprehensive Faith Formation Programs.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates volunteer Faith Formation personnel through recruitment of team catechists and volunteers, aiding in catechist goal-setting, and modeling best teaching practices.
• Within the guidelines set by Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection, develop appropriate relationships with students with the focus of leading them closer to Christ through the example of discipleship.
• Attend activities off church property such as sporting events, plays, musicals and award ceremonies.
• Working closely with the team’s administrative assistant, manages communication, including website, social and bulletin content.
• Manages annual budget for Middle School Ministry and confirmation.
• Attend Vicariate meetings.
Requirements:
• Education Required: BS or BA, with major in theology, education, pastoral studies, or relevant to position.
• Previous work in the field of education, administration, management, program/level coordinator, training of volunteer catechists, youth ministers and or other ministers.
• Exceptional communication skills written and orally.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced office environment within a team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, web content management, social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
• Practicing Catholic who fully adheres to and models the Church’s teachings in faith and morals (Cf., “Code of Ethics for Catechetical Leaders,” National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers. 2003. p. xxv.)
• Registered with the Protecting God’s Children/Virtus program.
• Must be available for evening/weekend work.
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