Sep 11, 2023
The Technology Ministry Coordinator oversees the use of the technology required to support Liturgies and other special events for the parish and the school. The Technology Ministry Coordinator assures live streaming of the daily, Sunday and special Masses and celebrations. The Coordinator also sees that the Technology Ministry supports the Music Ministry by setting up and taking down the equipment used by musicians, singers and choirs, and by mixing the resulting audio for sound reinforcement and broadcast. Responsibility also includes inventory control, maintenance, repair, and requesting replacement of equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill ability or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
- A basic understanding and appreciation of the Liturgy of the Catholic Church.
- Practical understanding and experience in the use of Audio/Visual equipment including microphones, mixers, projectors and digital cameras.
- Demonstrated ability in computer literacy and general familiarity with software concepts and programs for audio / video production.
- Demonstrated ability to lead volunteers and be a collaborative team player on the pastoral staff.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize effectively.
- Demonstrated ability in motivating lay volunteers.
- Professional and supportive customer service demeanor.
- Organized and detail oriented
- Adhere to and understand OSHA and diocesan standards for all phases of the job.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Include THE FOLLOWING:
(other duties may be assigned)
General Responsibilities:
Work hours for this position include working evenings and weekends. All ministry in and by the Church is substantially different from secular involvement. Church ministers must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the Diocese. Ministers should carry out all duties and responsibilities in a manner that meet the needs of the Parish Community and is within policies and guidelines of the Roman Catholic Church. They should maintain the confidential nature of all work. Care is taken to reflect the diversity of the Parish Community, thus candidates for this position include men and women of various ages, social and ethnic backgrounds, married and single.
Coordination of Technology During Liturgies and Services
- Ensure that the guidelines as outlined in the Diocesan Media in Worship Policy are followed for the use of technology during Masses.
- Ensure that all liturgies use the available technology to project lyrics, prayers, presentations and videos as approved by the pastor for use in Sunday Masses.
- Ensure live-streamed Masses and events use the available technology to broadcast those Masses and events to YouTube and Facebook.
- Develop and maintain operator documentation.
- Work with the technology scheduler to ensure adequate A/V support as required.
- Oversee licensing requirements required for live-streamed broadcasts.
- Provide support for requests for the post-processing of live-streamed broadcasts, such as extracting audio recordings from selected parts of the broadcast.
Technology Ministry
- Coordinate the activities of the Technology Ministry, including new minister training.
- Collaborate with existing leadership in the Technology Ministry.
- Ensure that there are enough active volunteers in the ministry to serve the community.
- Ensure that there are members of the Technology Ministry who can assist with other parish needs such as school assemblies, special liturgies, and parish meetings.
- Coordinate the training of ministers and staff members to be proficient in using the church and parish center building technology.
Equipment Management and Maintenance
- Troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion. Interface with parish IT Coordinator concerning IT and network issues.
- Ensure an accurate inventory of all Church A/V technology equipment is available.
- Maintain equipment manuals and maintenance logs. Ensure needed maintenance is performed on schedule.
- Oversee the maintenance, repair and replacement of equipment.
Education and Experience
Basic working knowledge of projectors, microphones, mixers, speakers, audio systems, LCD/plasma displays, digital cameras.
Familiarity with computer software for video and audio production and software interfacing.
Familiarity with computer network configuration and debugging desirable.
Familiarity with live-streaming to Facebook and YouTube desirable.
Familiarity with digital cameras, including configuration, calibration and video production desirable.
High school diploma, progress on associate degree and experience in the field
Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to read and understand Church documents, guidelines and professional journals; ability to understand and explain policies and answer questions.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and respond to a variety of situations related to music ministry. Ability to understand and apply guidelines and organizational ability required.
Physical Demands: While performing duties of this job, the employee must be able to transport materials and equipment (up to 30 pounds) to and from various locations. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks, handle objects, talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions: The employee is expected to work a 19-hour workweek. The 19 hours will be on a flexible schedule as work demands. Evening and weekend work is required.
Other Requirements: The employee must demonstrate a history of effective leadership, good judgment, initiative, confidentiality and discretion. Must be a practicing Roman Catholic.
SALARY RANGE: $26 to $34 per hour range based on experience and education.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to jmibach@stsimon.org
Aug 30, 2023
Under the direct supervision of the Principal, the Extended Care Manager is responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for children in TK/K through 8th grade who are participating in the before and/or after-school care program and for ensuring that the program is supportive of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum. The Extended Care Manager prepares activities, assists with the needs of students, and supports learning by creating an atmosphere where students are active and engaged.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
- Manage the day-to-day operations of the Extended Care program.
- Ensure a safe and healthy environment based on the safety and behavioral standards of the school.
- Train, manage, and supervise Extended Care support staff and volunteers.
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate educational enrichment curriculum that expands and supports student learning experiences beyond the classroom.
- Collaborate with the Principal on all aspects of the Extended Care Program, including, but not limited to:
- Supervision
- Hiring
- Book-keeping
- Resource management
- Communications
- Record keeping
- Budget-setting
● Communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals.
● Comply with security procedures, including attendance, pick-up, and emergency procedures to ensure the children’s safety.
● Secure/close campus at the end of each school day.
● Work in a team environment and encourages open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents, and co-workers.
● Prepare program materials.
● Maintain current and accurate records according to program policy.
● Collaborate with peers to enhance the work environment and support program effectiveness.
● Assist in maintaining facilities used by the program including storage of equipment and cleanup of area.
● Maintain confidentiality over student and institutional information.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
● Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
● Self-motivated, results-oriented, detailed-oriented, and reliable.
● Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, pastor, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
● Able to manage moderate levels of stress.
● Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
● Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
● Ethical and discreet team player.
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Education and/or Experience:
● High school diploma.
● Course credit in child development, preferred.
● Previous experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a teacher, educational aide, after school care aide, and/or daycare operator or assistant.
Language Skills:
● Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
● English, required
● Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred
Technical Skills:
● First Aid and CPR certified
● Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
● Experience with school information systems (SIS)
● Working knowledge of Workday, or willingness to learn
● Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Physical Demands:
● Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting
● Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system
● Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
● Level of vision, hearing, speaking required
Other Requirements:
● Required to work before and/or after school schedule.
● Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
● Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the
Faith.
Salary Range: $26.59 – 30.77/hr Based on education and experience
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact cheryl.palladino@dsj.org
Aug 23, 2023
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Serves the needs of the youth and young adult families of St Lucy parish and forms them into radical disciples through relationships, prayer experiences, service, ministries and programs.
GENERAL DUTIES:
This position is for all of the youth and young adult ministry programs of the parish. General duties include, but are not limited to:
- Implementation of programs, ministries and other experiences that promote the eight components of the U.S. Bishops document “Renewing the Vision”.
- Coordination of the Middle School Ministry, High School Ministry, Confirmation, and Young Adult Ministry programs at the parish.
- Providing opportunities through workshops, retreats, and other spiritual formation and evangelization of youth and young adults.
- Facilitating the training and formation of leaders through recruiting, training, evaluating, and encouraging vocations.
- Facilitating the planning of, implementing, and evaluating long and short range ministry goals.
- Promoting active youth worship including participative and inclusive liturgy and prayer opportunities.
- Coordination with other parishes in the best practices for youth ministry.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- Coordination the Middle School Ministry-
- Coordination the High School Youth Ministry- Life Teen.
- Coordination the High School Confirmation Program.
- Implementation and coordination of the Young Adult Ministries.
- Serves as the staff liaison between the Young Adult Hispanic Group (Despertar Juvenil)
- Provides Relational Ministry to the families in our parish youth ministries and programs.
- Provides Relational Outreach Ministry to youth and young adults in and out of the parish boundaries.
Administration:
- Attends all staff meetings, faith formation team meetings, and Diocesan meetings for Youth Ministry Coordinators.
- Budget planning.
- Calendar planning.
- Collaboration with other parishes & their youth ministries.
Miscellaneous:
- Works in collaboration with the youth of our St. Lucy School.
- Assist with the Quinceañeras Retreat and incorporate ways to evangelize the teens and their families.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Practicing Roman Catholic who is in good standing with the Catholic Church.
- Successful completion of Diocesan Safe Environment process and clearance of fingerprinting.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Public speaking experience.
- Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
Education:
- S. Degree in related field of study and preferred Master’s degree in Theology, Catechesis, and/or Pastoral Ministry.
Experience:
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a Youth Ministry setting.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to lift 30 lbs.
- Proficiency in writing in English & Spanish.
- Effectively evangelizes and communicates via:
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- Parish bulletin
- Parish website
- Flyers and documents
- Twitter/Facebook/Instagram messages/page
- Regular emails to parents and teenagers
- Regular Mass announcements
SALARY RANGE: $22.05 per hour to $26.53 per hour depending on education and experience.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to raymond.langford@dsj.org
Aug 22, 2023
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Responsible for parish programs and processes designed to lead the adults, children and youth of the faith community to maturity of faith through instruction and formation in the Christian life.
Planning Responsibilities
- Develop and implement long and short-term goals and objectives for the areas of responsibility under the supervision of the Pastor.
- In cooperation with the Pastor, evaluate catechetical programs in areas of responsibility at regular intervals.
- Coordinate and provide ministry through online tools when necessary.
Program Responsibilities
- Coordinate and/or oversee all components of the parish catechetical ministry program – adults, youth, children and families.
- Plan and develop curriculum for parish catechetical ministry programs.
- Select materials, promote and provide adult faith formation.
- Coordinate and oversee Christian Initiation of adults and children and sacramental preparation for all ages.
- Assist in planning sacramental celebrations.
- Provide opportunities for family faith formation.
- Recruit, select, provide initial training, supervise and evaluate catechists in the areas of responsibility.
- Encourage the spiritual and professional development of catechists.
- Assist coordinators and catechists as needed.
- Assist in the review and selection of catechetical texts.
- Follow diocesan guidelines.
Administrative Responsibilities
- Prepare and monitor the catechetical ministry budget.
- Supervise the collection of fees and purchase of catechetical materials.
- Supervise the maintenance of records: permanent records, sacramental records, catechist records, and emergency information.
- Aware of legal issues related to catechetical ministry and follow the law regarding child abuse.
Relationships
- Maintain appropriate internal and external communications.
- Communicate regularly with the Pastor and pastoral staff, attend staff meetings and collaborate in appropriate catechetical/parish projects.
- Communicate regularly with catechists, encouraging them, assisting them, and supporting their development and certification.
- Communicate with parents regularly and promote their active involvement.
- Act as liaison between the parish catechetical program, youth ministry, the catechumenate and the Catholic School.
- Participate in diocesan catechetical meetings as appropriate.
- Promote the participation of catechists in Diocesan and other opportunities for training and formation.
Personal and Professional Development
- Maintain Master Catechist Certification.
- Participate in opportunities for continuing professional and spiritual development.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
QUALIFICATIONS: This position requires a good understanding of Scripture, theology, catechesis, program development, coordination and professional relationships. This position also requires the ability to provide training and ongoing support of catechists. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s Degree in course of study related to catechetics, religious education, theology, pastoral ministry or equivalent, current Master Catechist Certification and three to five years of experience as a Catechetical Coordinator. Persons who do not meet the preferred qualifications above are expected to work toward becoming fully qualified with the assistance and consideration of the parish.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to raymond.langford@dsj.org
Salary Range: $21.68 – $31.44 per hour based on education and experience.
Aug 21, 2023
Under the direct supervision of the principal, a long-term Substitute Teacher is responsible for providing academic instruction an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for children in TK/K through 8th grade while the primary teacher is off site. The Substitute Teacher ensures the program is supportive of the school’s philosophy, organization, and curriculum, executing the lessons as prepared by the primary teacher’s Lesson Plans assisting with the needs of students, and supports learning by creating an atmosphere where students are active and engaged.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING (and other duties as assigned):
- Facilitating the teacher’s lesson plans to create a cohesive and consistent learning experience for students.
- Providing in-class and at-home assignments based on the teacher’s lesson plan.
- Developing lesson plans and assignments consistent with the primary teacher’s past lesson plans.
- Overseeing normal classroom rhythms.
- Supervising in all areas of the school including in class, at lunch, during recess, and in corridors.
- Lecturing lessons with textbooks, presentations, and other learning material.
- Collaborating with lead teachers, assistant teachers, and school administrators.
- Collecting homework and organizing the assignments for teacher’s return.
- Promoting good behavior and high-quality engagement.
- Managing the classroom to encourage student participation, minimize distractions, and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.
- Adapting teaching methods to meet the individual needs of students.
- Meeting each class on-time.
- Giving details to the teacher about what happened in class.
- Respecting all school policies and regulations at all times.
- Attending Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Submitting official grades after the grading period.
- Making sure that your classroom and work area are clean and tidy.
- Preparing a report for the teacher for when s/he returns.
REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Excellent organizational, planning, and human relations skills.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, detailed-oriented, and reliable.
- Able to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with principal, pastor, parents, staff, diocesan departments, and the general public.
- Able to manage moderate levels of stress
- Ability to work independently and with a sense of immediacy.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills with a strong customer service focus (internal and external).
- Ethical and discreet team player.
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES: N/A
THIS POSITION SUPERVISES (OTHERS): Children
QUALIFICATIONS TO PERFORM THE JOB SUCCESSFULLY:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, or physical demands required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of
the position.
Education and/or Experience:
- BA/BS
- Previous experience implementing educational programming and working with students as a teacher or instructional aide.
Language Skills:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with an ability to effectively communicate with all stakeholders of the school.
- English, required
- Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Vietnamese) preferred
Technical Skills:
- First Aid and CPR certified
- Proficient at word processing, presentation, and electronic mail applications.
- Experience with school information systems (SIS).
- Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google applications.
Physical Demands:
- Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, lifting, repetitive motion, bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, stretching, twisting
- Can operate standard office equipment such as copiers, fax machines, personal computer, telephone, and alarm system
- Can lift 10 lbs. in compliance with safety standards.
- Level of vision, hearing, speaking required
Other Requirements:
- May be required to work before and/or after school schedule.
- Must have an understanding and acceptance for the mission of the Catholic Church.
- Must support the teachings and values of the Catholic Church and its mission and act as a Minister of the Faith.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to school Principal, darlene.sanchez@dsj.org
Salary Range: $300 per day based on education & experience.
