What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pastoral Assistant Faith Formation 1 - Salary position at 4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC?
Position Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and direct faith formation programs for children (k-5), youth (6th-12th), and their families, including faith formation, sacramental preparation in both English and Spanish for First Holy Communion, Confirmation, and Youth Group.
Major duties and responsibilities:
- Collaborates with the Pastor, Parochial Vicar, and other staff in implementing the mission of the parish.
- Participates in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of parish goals and objectives with specific focus on children’s ministry and family catechesis in Spanish.
- Assumes a lead role in registering participants and communicating all necessary information within and outside of the parish.
- Develops and implements calendar for Family Faith formation and sacramental preparation sessions.
- Utilizes approved and recommended catechetical resources complying with archdiocesan policy.
- Selects, submits orders, and maintains inventory of educational supplies and materials in a timely manner as appropriate.
- Recruits, provides/schedules training, and supports Catechists and volunteers who assist in faith formation in Spanish.
- Ensure catechists and volunteers comply with the Safe Environment Program and are or will become Certified by the Archdiocese.
- Partners with other staff in preparing and implementing Vacation Bible School during the early part of summer.
- Develops programing and recruit volunteer for Vacation Bible School in collaboration with other formation staff at the parish.
- Assures the development and maintenance of accurate and confidential record-keeping systems.
- Provides information to appropriate parties regarding bulletin articles and Mass announcements.
- Attends selected staff meetings, staff retreats, and participates with committee members on major staff events with advanced notification.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications:
AA degree or High School diploma. '
1-2 years of Faith Formation experience
Fully bilingual Spanish and English
Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications.
Benefits: Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.
Salary : $20 - $25