Employment

St. John of the Cross Catholic Church located in Vero Beach; FL is searching for a full time Pastoral Coordinator.

The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employees working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance.  The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees.  Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found here

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers and schedules a parish religious education program
• Orders textbooks, teaching materials and resources for religious education programs
• Prepares an annual budget for the Pastor.
• Prepares a yearly calendar; presents to the Pastor for approval
• Meets with Pastor routinely to plan and execute CCD program
• Support and endorses Diocesan and Parish board policies
• Provides resources and operates OCIA and facilitates OCIA process.
• Maintains accurate records of students. Mass and Class attendance.
• Maintain Sacramental Records for students.
• Provide access and inclusion for children with special needs
• Involving family as an essential part in faith formation
• Create service and fundraising opportunities for Youth Group
• Maintain weekly sign in and sign out sheets
• Supervises Youth Minsters, OCIA and Adult programs staff and volunteers.
• Coordinate and prepare teams for Baptismal Prep, First Communion, Confirmation and OCIC Programs as needed.
• Create a Youth Group Program
• Involvement in Liturgy planning
• Monitor Protecting God’s Children for volunteers (Compliance for the Diocese)
• Be a committed, active and dynamic presence in the Parish
• Facilitate Children’s Liturgy of the Word during 11 AM Sunday Mass
• Create a Summer Vacation Bible School program and summer programs for teens

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in theology/religious education required or any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above-described essential functions
• 2-4 years of experience preferred working in Religious Education
• Must have a thorough knowledge and ability to teach Catholic doctrine. 
• Practicing Catholic required
• Adhere to the Diocese of Palm Beach Code of Conduct with emphasis on confidentiality and the ability to exercise discretion and good judgment
• Ability to work effectively with Diocesan employees, departments heads, and representatives of other Diocesan agencies

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds

• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds

• Occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds

• Frequent bending, climbing, stretching and kneeling

• Frequent use of both hands and fingers

• Occasional moments of minimal and routine hearing

The above is intended to describe the general context of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

To apply, download and complete the Employment Application and submit along with the following:

·        Resume that includes personal email and cell phone number

·        Salary requirements

·        List of references

to the attention of Susan Klinsport via email at sklinsport@stjohnsvero.org