ST. ANN CATHOLIC PARISH
(St. Ann Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze, FL)
(Our Lady of Assumption Mission, Pensacola Beach, FL)
(St. Ann Discovery School, Gulf Breeze, FL)

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Director of Religious Education

DEPARTMENT: Faith Formation

DATE: 10/2023 FLSA STATUS: (Nonexempt)

JOB SUMMARY

Designs, develops, plans, coordinates, implements, evaluates and administers the parish Faith Formation program for pre-school through Grade 5.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

PARISH FAITH FORMATION (Religious Education)

• Promotes the development of a community of faith within the parish by employing principles and techniques which promote Christian community.
• Responsibilities are Religious Education for St Ann, Our Lady of the Assumption and the St Ann Discovery School. Programs such as Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Children’s Sunday
• Liturgy of the Word and Vacation Bible School (VBS) are included.
• Submits the Religious Education proposed calendar of events, and coordinates dates with the overall parish calendar to schedule parish facilities.
• Recruits volunteer catechists and other personnel.
• Assists in preparing training materials (researches books, videos, etc.).
• Assists in training for catechists; regularly meets with them and evaluates plans and programs.
• Responsible for correspondence and meetings with parents, students, teachers, others.
• Responsible for welfare of the children during Religious Education class time including supervision and security of the parish buildings.
• Responsible for all sacramental preparation (RCIC, 1st communion, etc.) for this age group.
• Recruits, supervises, trains, and prepares students in the performance of duties (reading, ushering, gift bearing) during a Family Mass.

OFFICE MANAGEMENT

• Prepares and manages a Religious Education budget.
• Collects, records and processes fees as required.
• Submits information for the weekly bulletin and other media.
• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings and other parish or diocesan meetings as necessary.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the policy and mission of St. Ann Parish.
• Demonstrates good management skills in training, evaluating and monitoring the performance of catechist and support staff.
• Demonstrates a warm, positive and friendly attitude with co-workers, subordinates, other department staff, parents and children.
• Demonstrates ability to deal with others with tact, sensitivity and in confidence.
• Displays punctuality as defined in parish policies.
• Demonstrates ability to organize work and manage time effectively and the ability to foster these skills in others and develop teamwork.
• Attends required meetings, including in-service workshops, staff development sessions and other parish or diocesan meetings as necessary.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors of Theology, Religious Education or equivalent preferred.
• Youth ministry training and certifications are a plus.

EXPERIENCE:

• At least two years’ experience in working with children and families.
• Experience working in a parish environment preferred.
• Experience in financial administration a plus.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must pass background screening and credit check.
• A practicing Catholic, committed to the core teachings/values of the Catholic Church, fully embracing the vision and strategy of Saint Ann Catholic Parish.
• Special knowledge for catechists such as Liturgy of the Word, etc.

COMPUTER SOFTWARE:

• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Knowledge of general business office practices, office equipment.
• Knowledge of Google Drive sharing system preferred.

SKILLS AND PERSONAL TRAITS:

• Must be able to work independently and be a self-starter who can identify needs and act to make and/or recommend improvements when noted. Must have ability to effectively present information to supervisor and other top parish officials.
• Must be flexible and able to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines and work under pressure. Ability to communicate effectively with people from all socioeconomic backgrounds; must have professional appearance and demeanor.
• Desire to serve children, their families, and catechetical volunteers.

WORK CONDITIONS:

• Primarily an inside environment, protected from weather, but not necessarily from temperature changes.

NORMAL WORKING HOURS:

• A full time (non-exempt) position, 40 hours per week with flexible working hours, including weekends during the Religious Education school year. Other times, including evenings or weekends, as necessary for the operation of the Religious Education program and St Ann staffing needs.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/TRAITS:

• Perceive characteristics of objects through the eyes; express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; perceive the nature of sounds by the ear; sit for prolonged periods of time; able to lift, carry, push or pull 25 lbs maximum and/or carrying of 10 lbs.