Director of Religious Education

Holy Angels Pastorate is seeking a dynamic Catholic, with a heart for discipleship, to serve in the full-time position of Director of Religious Education.

This full-time, benefit eligible position will direct the entire religious education program, K through 12, for the three southern parishes in the pastorate. The DRE ensures that the parishes have the best possible religious education program for their students. The DRE will be responsible for the recruitment, coordination and formation of all mentors, catechists and other volunteers in the religious education program. The DRE will provide and equip the mentors and catechists with everything they need to best evangelize, catechize and witness to the youth to whom they minister. Work hours vary, with some evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

Essential:

1. Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church's teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position.
2. Willingness and ability to act as a personal witness to the Catholic Faith by living both one's professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church.
3. Passionate about their Catholic Faith.
4. Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
5. A generous and positive attitude.
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Strongly Preferred:

1. Very good knowledge of the doctrines of the Catholic Faith or willingness to learn.
2. Morale building and people skills.
3. Public speaking skills.

Education

Essential:

• A college degree.

Strongly Preferred:

• A bachelor's degree in theology or closely related field.

Experience

Essential:

• Professional or volunteer experience in Catholic ministry at a parish.

Strongly Preferred:

1. 2-4 years in professional administration (office, educational or not-for-profit preferred).
2. Team building and volunteer management.
3. Experience in religious education.
4. Experience working with children.

For a full Job Description visit: holyangelspastorate.com/job-posting.

With questions or to apply, please contact Michael Denz at miked@sfcatholic.org. To apply send a cover letter, resume and three references.

About Us

Stretched along 16 miles of South Dakota’s eastern border with Nebraska and Iowa, the parishes of St. Joseph, St. Peter and St. Teresa of Calcutta are made up of strong Catholic families with deep roots. Those new to the Midwest will find South Dakota to be one of the most beautiful places to live in the United States, with a very low cost of living. Nestled along the Missouri River, the area offers all four seasons and peaceful country living - with all the restaurants, entertainment and shopping needs just minutes away in Sioux City.

The Diocese of Sioux Falls, South Dakota is made up of over twenty different pastorates –parishes joined together under one pastor. Located in southeast, SD, Holy Angels Pastorate is made up of seven parishes, one Catholic school and the Newman Center for the University of South Dakota. This DRE position will work for three of the parishes in the southern portion of our pastorate. Visit our pastorate website at HolyAngelsPastorate.com.