What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry Assistant position at St. Matthew Church-San Antonio?
Description
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Reports to: Pastor
*Full-time benefits may include: Paid holidays/Holy days, 403b Retirement, 401(a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vison, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability.
Summary
The Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and Children within St. Monica Catholic Church
Essential Duties
The Director of Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Assistant is responsible for:
- To continually recruit, organize, train and support the OCIA and assist the Director of Youth Ministry when needed . This includes, but is not limited to catechists, parish mentors, (sponsors), peer companions, hospitality people and prayer/liturgy facilitators.
- To individually interview participants to the OCIA process during appropriate stages of their journey
- To facilitate sessions for OCIA each year. Breaks that coincide with the Academic year are to be observed as well.
- To supervise any interns assigned to assist with the OCIA process from Oblate School of Theology (OST).
- To work with the liturgy coordinator, musicians, deacons, parochial vicar and pastor to facilitate liturgies for the various stages of OCIA
- To represent the interests of the OCIA process as a member of the staff of St. Matthew.
- To regularly attend meetings of the deanery and Archdiocese as a representative of St. Matthew as appropriate.
- To lead Adult Bible Study groups and retreats for adult and youth.
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
- Individual must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
- They must have strong customer service skills and the ability to resolve and reduce conflict.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Strong organizational skills are a must
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Excellent communication skills, ability effectively present information and respond to questions from customers, and the general public
- Ability to work a flexible work week including Sundays and some evenings
- Ability to adapt to changing schedules or routines and maintain office protocol
Education
- Preferred but not required: Bachelor’s degree in Theology and/or 3 years’ experience in the OCIA for adults
- Master’s Degree in Theology or related field is preferred but not required
Work Environment
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and may be at risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Office work, in addition to work in the classroom, Church and hall is to be expected.
Supervision
- This position does not supervise any employees. However, the coordinator will be supervising volunteers on the OCIA.
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
