Status: Non-exempt, part time (19 hours/week)
Reports to: Office manager

Job Summary:

The Director of Religious Education (DRE) is responsible for integrating the total parish religious education program into a precise educational process – one that endorses diocesan and parish policies. The DRE directs our Faith Formation programs and assists in building up the faith community in Hart and Shelby.  The DRE is responsible for assisting the Pastor with rejuvenating/reimagining the Religious Education program.

Actions required to be consistent with Culture and Values:

As an employee of St. Gregory-Our Lady of Fatima Parish, the Custodian represents the church to the community and therefore should display the following personal attributes:

• Professional conduct, appearance, and communication
• Committed focus on service, quality, and safety
• Be honest, trustworthy, and respectful of others
• Be comfortable working in an overtly religious setting; being respectful of the beliefs of others
• Demonstrate a commitment to excellence in performing job functions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Prefer extensive knowledge of the Diocese of Grand Rapids Faith Formation program guidelines. BA in Theology/Religious Education or a related educational field and/or a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning. Extensive experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Bilingual able to speak Spanish and English preferred
• All work is to be completed at the Parish Office

Skills & Abilities

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to learn through on-the-job training.
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to take direction.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff and others.
• Comply with OSHA Safety and Health rules

Duties and Responsibilities:

“Embrace the mission and vision of the Catholic Diocese of Grand Rapids and work in accordance with Catholic Social Teachings and the moral and ethical values of the Catholic Church.”

Duties and Responsibilities: (cont.):

• Employees are expected to attend retreats, seminars, and small group discussions where faith is discussed when applicable.
• Responsible to oversee Adult, High School, and Youth (K-8^th Grade Formations)
• Oversee Summer Faith based programs
• Employees are expected to attend office staff meetings when applicable whenever possible.
• Performing all other duties as assigned.
• DRE office work needs to be completed at the Parish Offices Tuesday thru Friday.

Physical/Visual/Mental Demands:

• Ability to work in a multi-functioning work setting.
• The DRE position works with all Children K-12^th grade and is subject to completing a Child Safe training course provided by Virtus.
• Must work well with Children and Adults aid in teaching the Liturgical ways of our Faith
• Ability to work 5 hours at a computer each working day
• Ability to work in a multi-functioning work setting

     Typical Working Conditions:

• Position entails frequent evening and sometimes weekend work.
• Number of hours as worked out with supervisor (not to exceed 19 hrs. per week).

Nature of Supervision Received:

Position requires the ability to be self-motivated and work independently to accomplish specific tasks assigned and meet various deadlines.

To work with the ideas of the Canonical Administrator to maintain the Liturgy and our Catholic Faith.

Judgement Exercised/Decisions Made:

Decisions are generally routine in nature with some deviations.  Recommend procedural improvements for performing duties in the most efficient and effective manner.  Must have an excellent attendance record.

Financial Responsibility:

None

Supervision Exercised/Number of Employees Supervised:

DRE Position work with Volunteers to make sure that everyone in the Faith Formation program fulfills the image of the Catholic Church.

To apply:

Please email your resume and cover letter to Tim Beyer, office manager, at officemanager@stgregoryathart.org