Pastoral Assistant Faith Formation 2 - Salary

POSITION PURPOSE: This full-time position fosters the faith development of the parish community and provides support and leadership for the faith formation team.

DIMENSIONS: St. Michael Parish & School has approximately 2,600 registered families and 7,000 individuals, serving two worship sites in Olympia, Washington.

NATURE AND SCOPE: This position is full-time, non-exempt, 40 hours per week, 12 months a year.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The incumbent is a missionary disciple and shares in the missionary work of the parish. The incumbent is responsible for promoting the growth of the six elements of discipleship (GROW, WORSHIP, SERVE, GIVE, CONNECT, SHARE) within their areas of ministries and in those they serve. The incumbent is responsible for aligning the Faith Formation ministries goals with the parish vision and strategic plan and serves as the main champion for initiatives focused on the element GROW.
• Oversee and supervise the Faith Formation Staff, which consists of the Steward for Childrens Ministries, the Steward for Edge, Steward for Life Teen, Steward for High School Confirmation, and the Steward for Sacramental Prep and CGS, This supervision includes:
  • • Weekly Team Meetings
    • Monthly check-ins with team members on an individual basis (10/year)
    • Yearly ministry review with each steward for planning and evaluation purposes
    • Plan and implement an annual Faith Formation Team retreat with the Pastor
    • Reviewing and approving budget request
    • Assures the proper evaluation of all faith formation volunteers.
• Ensure that the curriculum for all Faith Formation programs at the parish is based on Catholic teaching and follows the standards of the Seattle Archdiocese.
• Acts as Staff Liaison to the Faith Formation Commission. Schedules ten monthly meetings each year, assures the meetings are facilitated and further develops the skills of members. Attends leadership discernment opportunities and leadership day.
• Acts as a liaison of Faith Formation Team to other planning groups. Leads the faith formation teams meetings and ongoing professional development of team members.
• Supervises and manages our childcare staff and ministries.
• Responsible for Marriage Prep and Marriage Enrichment
• Responsible for providing a parish women's retreat each year
• Prepares bulletin & pulpit announcements, website materials, intercessions and correspondence for Faith Formation Events, FAITH and other ministries outlined above.
• Coordinate annual calendar for Faith Formation Team. Works with staff to assure all Faith Formation events are on the Parish Facilities calendar in a timely manner.
• Maintains inventory of educational supplies and re-orders as appropriate, including textbooks, audio-visual materials, general supplies and all other resources necessary to Faith and other ministries mentioned above.
• In collaboration with the admin team, coordinates the screening and training of religious education volunteers in accordance with all Archdiocesan & Parish Safe Environment standards.
• Maintains current level of Knowledge and skills required for this ministry and leadership role.
• Assures budgets for Faith Formation are prepared and submitted in a timely fashion by working with ministry Stewards, the Pastoral Assistant for Administration and the Parish Bookkeeper. When the budgets are approved, assures the monthly monitoring of expenses and revenue; authorizes all expenditures for that budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary:

• Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Catholic Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
• Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.
• A practicing faithful Catholic and active member of a parish in good standing with the Church.

Experience:

• 3-5 years of experience directing or coordinating faith formation programs in a parish.
• Minimum educational qualification: an undergraduate degree in Religious Education, Theology, Pastoral Studies, or Education, Sociology or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Other Elements:

• Available to work on evenings and weekends.
• Effective in verbal and written communication.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and see projects through to the end with detailed thoroughness and excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Motivated with strong interpersonal skills.
• Skilled in leading, motivating and collaborating with volunteers, including recruiting new volunteers.
• Able to adapt well to evolving environment and handle multiple priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, Excel and Outlook), Google Workspace Apps (Gmail, Drive and Calendar) and Social Media platforms (Facebook and Instagram)
• Technical skills needed for multimedia presentations and for producing the necessary printed materials and curriculum support materials required for the formation programs.

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicants skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.

Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.