Religious Education Assistant, Part-time - Diocese of Venice in Florida : Job Details

Job Title: Religious Education Assistant, Part-time (20 hrs./wk.)Reports to: PastorLocation: Our Lady Queen of Heaven | LaBelle, FLClassification: Hourly/NonexemptOverview: The Parish Accountant reports to the Pastor and is responsible for financial recordkeeping, reporting and financial administration in accordance with Parish and Diocesan Policies and Procedures.Responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and general office services primarily for the Director of Religious Education.
• Assist with and maintain annual student registrations and record keeping in compliance with the Diocese of Venice.
• Assist with payment record keeping and notifications.
• Assist during faith formation and sacramental preparation sessions.
• Attend and assist with religious education sacramental ceremonies.
• Assist DRE in communicating with individuals, families and catechists using texts, emails and Flocknotes.
• Assist in recruiting volunteers and arranging for substitute teachers as needed.
• Develop plans and implement for the recruitment and training of catechists and volunteers.
• Assist catechists and volunteers with their certification requirements.
• Prepare sacramental certificates, recording in parish sacramental registers and Parish Soft; notification to church of baptism of sacramental completion.
• Responsible for 1st & 2nd year confirmation classes; teachers; gathering & recording required documentation when due; follow up on delinquent documents; schedule student ministry participation; assist & maintain close communication with DRE on all areas of confirmation.
• Establish timetables and meet with DRE regularly to discuss status of current tasks and next steps.
• Assist in any other religious education duties as assigned.

• Must be an active participant in the Roman Catholic Church.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Highly organized and a self-starter.
• Able to integrate academic learning with pastoral experience in order to both teach and supervise volunteers in the evangelization efforts of the parish.
• Must communicate well in both the written and spoken word.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Online meeting platforms like Zoom, streaming platforms such as formed.org.
• Familiar with office and audio/visual equipment.
• Ability to learn new platforms and applications.