Faith Formation Associate

Our Lady of the Fields Parish, located in Millersville, Maryland, seeks candidates for a Faith Formation Associate. The Faith Formation Associate will be part of the Parish Faith Formation office and reports to the Pastoral Associate for Evangelization.

He or she is driven by the mission of Our Lady of the Fields to bear witness to Jesus Christ and his saving love, with a wholehearted commitment to spread the Gospel because we have experienced his grace and mercy in the Holy Spirit. Our vision is to be a welcoming community of constant missionary outreach to all people.

They will work with the Pastoral Associate for Evangelization, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Director of Children’s Faith Formation Director to assist with providing programs in ministries to families and youth. The Faith Formation Associate must be a team player and have strong organizational, administrative and communication skills. He or she will be able to work a highly flexible schedule comprising of day, evening, and weekend hours.

Essential Functions

• Assist the Pastoral Associate and Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry with the planning, promoting, and administering programs.
• Be present at Faith Formation meetings and events as directed by the Pastoral Associate for Evangelization and Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, including set up and implementation.
• Provide support for the sacramental preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and Marriage.
• Serve as an active member of the parish staff. Attend meetings and parish events as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications

• Understands the principles of faith formation across the lifespan.
• Experience of parish ministry preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, program management, or theology preferred.
• Must be a practicing Catholic and demonstrate a passion for the Church's mission and to the sharing of that mission with others.
• Possesses strong skills in relational ministry. Establishes positive relationships with co-workers and parishioners.
• Displays a positive, professional and empathetic demeanor to youth, parents, and staff.
• Ability to work a highly-flexible schedule comprising of day, evening, and weekend hours.
• Excellent communication skills - both oral and written.
• Works well with and utilizes volunteers.
• A creative thinker who is organized, detail-oriented and executes efficiently.
• Ability to prioritize work assignments, multi-task, and work independently.
• Takes initiative and possesses a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency with Google Drive, Microsoft Office, parish database, and office equipment.

Pay Range: $22.00 - 24.00, Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/

Skills

• Administrative Support
• Calendar Management
• Confidentiality
• Deadline Driven
• Empathetic Demeanor
• Faith Formation
• Knowledge of Catholic Teachings
• Professional Demeanor
• Program Compliance
• Program Management
• Social Media Monitoring
• Strong communication skills
• Strong Microsoft Skills
• Strong Organizational Skills
• Strong Team Orientation
• Web Site Management
• Youth Sacramental Preparation

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