Coordinator, Religious Education

Description

SUMMARY

The Parish Coordinator of Religious Education is responsible for the direction of a specific part of a parish’s total Religious Education Program (e.g. youth programs). The coordinator shall be responsible to the Parish Catechetical Leader. In the event that there is not a Catechetical Leader, the Coordinator may assume some responsibilities. However, the coordinator is not authorized to teach catechist certification courses in theology.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by employee.

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living
2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.
3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.
4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of the duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Coordinates, supervises, and acts as a resource person for a specific program within the parish.
• Recruits catechists, facilitating their Diocesan certification and providing necessary in-service training for them.
• Designs curriculum and selects texts and other materials from those approved by the Diocesan Secretariat for Laity and Family Life.
• Administers and assists in the preparation of a budget.
• Presents an annual evaluation of the specific program to the Parish Catechetical Leader.
• Ensures that all Diocesan policies that affect parish religious education pertinent to his/her program are implemented and adhered to.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• The Coordinator of Religious Education is expected to have capabilities in Theology, Program Coordination, Coordination of Catechist Development, Communication and Relationships and Administration.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Religious Studies or related field or equivalent experience and education as well as spiritual leadership skills. Must have or be in process of obtaining Master Catechist Certification by the Diocesan Office of Religious Education/Secretariat for Evangelization and Family Life.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

• A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required. 
• Ability to quickly earn the confidence of those with whom this individual collaborates and coordinates information.
• Ability to read and analyze routine correspondence and compose the appropriate response. Ability to respond effectively to common inquiries from internal sources. 
• Ability to effectively present reports and information.
• Offers excellent interpersonal/relational skills; works collaboratively with others (including diverse people and personalities, including familiarity and comfortability with cross cultural training).
• Ability to apply appropriate mathematical concepts and operations in establishing and maintaining budgets.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed mostly in an office setting. Employee may be required to work more than 40 hours including occasional evenings and weekends; performs extensive computer work.  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and ability.