Coord Religious Education; EX

Position: Coord Religious Education (EX)
St. Joseph on Carrollton Manor, located in Frederick, Maryland, is seeking candidates for a Coordinator of Religious Education. The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) is a member of a dynamic Pastorate formation team focused on helping our youth to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ as they also grow in the understanding of the faith. This will be accomplished by providing faith formation grades K-5 and elementary sacramental preparation in a multilingual, multicampus pastorate.

This is a 19 hour/week, non-benefit eligible position that reports to the Director of Formation and Accompaniment.

Essential Functions

• Implement and facilitate the K-5 catechesis with flexibility to the models that are currently present and with any new initiatives. Currently includes family faith formation, hybrid classroom and related catholic culture events for families.
• Assist with the planning and implementation of family session/events for the Pastorate.
• Work with faith formation team and staff within the vision and mission of the Pastorate.
• Recruit, lead, and mentor a team of adult volunteers who will lead and facilitate specific grades and programming within the K-5 program and the sacramental preparation program.
• With the team, coordinate and lead sacramental preparation for elementary students including all parent and family sessions, sacrament retreats, practices, and sacramental celebrations.
• Attendance of staff meetings, team meetings, and Archdiocese meetings and gatherings.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Religious Education or Theology, preferred.
• Practicing Catholic with a passion to share the mission of the church with families.
• Relevant work experience/volunteering in the parish/diocesan level. Minimum 3 years.
• Knowledge of Diocesan guidelines and procedures.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft office suite.
• Outstanding communication skills and interpersonal skills demonstrated by the ability to work effectively with adults and young people.
• Hours include evenings and weekends and demands the ability to stand for extended periods of time and lift 50 lbs.

Range: $18.00 - 24.00, Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a generous paid sick leave benefit with this position, and employee automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan.