Assistant to the Director of Religious Education

Status: Part Time (15 hrs/week)

Reports To: Pastor and DRE

Primary Function: The Assistant to the Director of Religious Education at Mother of Divine Providence Parish assists the director in administrating a parish catechetical program. The assistant must be capable of supporting the DRE in managing a faith formation office, which will include administrative duties involving the coordination of programs, documents, catechists, volunteers and maintenance of records. This is a position averaging 15 hours per week and involves flexible hours, including weekends and some evenings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training, Abilities and Experience:

• Undergraduate degree preferred but not required
• Prior experience as a catechist preferred
• Knowledge of PDS (Parish Data Systems) preferred but not required
• Flexible work schedule which includes evenings and weekends
• An active and deep faith: Be a practicing Catholic faithful to the teachings of the Church
• Full participation in the communal worship and life of the Church
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Good rapport with children and youth
• Good oral and communication skills
• Good computer skills/knowledge and ability to use Microsoft Office, PDS (or learn how to use it), google calendar, zoom meetings, and to update the website
• Be collaborative and a team builder
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative support and assistance to DRE for all Religious Education programs
• Assist in coordinating and overseeing major Religious Education events and ceremonies
• Provide logistical support during weekly Religious Education sessions
• Monitor and maintain Religious Education gmail account
• Update, maintain, and post relevant resources on website
• Update the MDP Google Calendar with meeting Zoom links for parents
• Update meeting attendance rosters
• Logistical assistance to catechists distributing relevant material, maintaining rosters, etc
• Maintain video and book library
• Assistance, as necessary, during PREP, IGNITE, Youth Group Meetings, currently being held on Zoom (and to act as a sub as needed)
• Maintain accuracy of sacramental records
• Data entry, maintaining required records, including permanent records of programs and participants

Interested candidates should send their resume to Alexandra LaMastra, DRE, at alamastra@mdpparish.com