Work Schedule: MAY - AUGUST (20 hours) Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
SEPTEMBER - APRIL (21 - 24 hours) Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Monday hours are flexible) Tuesday 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am - 11:00 am
Reports to: Religious Education Co-Coordinator/Director of Faith Formation
Job Summary: Religious Education Support Staff 1 performs general office duties and assists with preparing materials for classes and faith formation programs. This position supports Religious Education programming, sacramental preparation, and class sessions. The role helps provide a welcoming, organized, and supportive experience for children, families, adult participants, catechists, and volunteers.
I. Duties & Responsibilities:
Administrative Support • Answer phones and assist walk-in families • Communicate with families through phone calls and emails • Receive registrations for Faith Formation programs for children and adults, including verifying information and taking payments
Religious Education Program Support • Assist with all RE program events and Sacrament Liturgies • Generate report cards for all students • Prepare materials for the Religious Education Home School program • Collect and organize First Communion requirements and paperwork • Maintain Mass Bags • Prepare substitute catechist plans and materials • Assist in prepping catechist materials for classes weekly • Assist Formation Staff with class sessions, including greeting catechists and students
II. Other Duties: • Assist with Parish Events as requested • Other duties as assigned
III. Education/Qualifications: • Faithful and practicing Catholic • Helpful to have a background in Customer Service • Attention to detail • Ability to assist families with patience and compassion • Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of St. Mary Immaculate Parish, the Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Joliet
IV. Preferred Skills: • Strong people skills • Ability to work as part of a team • Basic computer skills • Work well under pressure, including the ability to multitask and pivot when needed • Ability to handle confidential information appropriately • Ability to stay organized while supporting multiple programs at one time • Warm and pastorally appropriate communication with families, adult participants, catechists, and volunteers
