Employment

St. John’s Cathedral
Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno

Secretary - Confidential

• Part-Time
• 18 Hours per Week, Tuesday– Friday, 8:30 am to 1:00 pm
• Hourly

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets the public and individuals doing business with the Parish Office; instructs and
• directs the public to pertinent departments as required.
• Types letters and general office documents using office computers, and maintains, sorts
• and files a variety of office documents.
• Maintains filing systems as required; and may develop new filing systems.
• Provides information to the public and individuals doing business with the Parish Office
• regarding parish or Clergy operations. This includes working at a reception desk;
• describing services provided; explaining Parish processes and protocols; and assisting
• with the completion of forms or documents.
• Operates a variety of office equipment including computers, printers, copying machines,
• multi-line telephone system, fax machines, calculators, phone system etc.
• Receives, processes, and distributes incoming and outgoing faxes.
• Receives and records cash or credit card payments, installments, sacraments fee.
• Operating a cash register and/or adding machines/calculators, preparing receipts.
• Attends Staff meetings.
• May translate to serve public needs. Translating may be oral and/or written form.
• General office practices, procedures and systems.

        - Operates Microsoft Office Suite computer programs including Word, Excel.

• Interprets clerical, technical and complex rules, guidelines, policies and procedures to parishioners.
• Prepares Liturgical binders.
• Prepares Collection sacks as needed for parish Collections and other Liturgical
• celebrations as needed.
• Orders supplies for Sacristy; Hosts/Wine/Candles for Church and office.
• Research and prepare certificate requests.
• Send notification of First Communion/Confirmation.
• Schedule Funerals. Assures all aspects of services are scheduled example;

        - Rosary/Music/correct Date & Time/ Location/language.

• Tracks and maintains Parish Keys/Key registries.
• Answers phone and directs parishioners to appropriate department/s; RCIA/CCD/Youth
• Ministry etc.
• Takes phone messages and assures all messages have been addressed example;
• home visits, blessings, communion.
• Assists parishioners with resources for those who need help, food, shelter.
• Keeps sufficient copies of all sacrament information ready for distribution.
• Schedules Mass intentions in person or by mail.
• Ability to learn new work processes and procedures and incorporate this knowledge
• effectively.
•  Works independently under general supervision; able to be self-motivated and
• demonstrate initiative.
• Ability to display a high degree of maturity, integrity, good judgment and confidentiality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Three (3) years of full-time, paid clerical experience.
Language: Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English is desirable.

HOW TO APPLY:
Submit required materials by e-mail or in person to:
Neira Herrera, Clergy/Parish Administrative Assistant
Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno, St. John’s Cathedral
2814 Mariposa Street
Fresno, CA 93721
E-mail: [email protected]


The Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE)

Our Lady of the Sierra Parish

40180 Indian Springs Road, Oakhurst CA 93644

 

The Position

The Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) is responsible for the organization and administration of the K-12 components of the Family Evangelization and Faith Formation mission of Our Lady of the Sierra Parish.

The CRE must be living in full sacramental communion with the Catholic Church. This person needs to be working towards or possess elevated level religious certification from the Diocese of Fresno and have a background in religious formation. Teaching experience in religious education is preferred. This person must be competent in applying age-appropriate catechetical methods and basic program development as well as exhibit skills in interpersonal communication, collaborative ministry and public speaking.

Salary: $ 17.00 per hour

Hours: 25 hours per week

Supervisor: Parish Administrator

Essential Functions/Tasks

1. Under the supervision of the Priest/Administrator and collaboration with the Coordinator of Parish Ministries, to bring to fruition the vision, mission, and goals of Our Lady of the Sierra Parish.

2. Collaboratively develops and maintains a sequential faith formation process with appropriate materials for each stage of faith development and continuous learning.

3. Recruits, trains, and supervises catechists and volunteers.

4. Supervises curriculum planning and the selection of texts.

5. Establishes the details of the programs’ calendar.

6. Oversees the registration process.

7. Provides appropriate environments for faith formation and spiritual growth.

8. Ensures proper supervision of indoor and outdoor facilities during program times.

9. Creates handbooks and other communications for youth, parents and catechists.

10. Assists each catechist in establishing and implementing their plan for diocesan catechist certification and maintains catechist records.

11. Arranges for in-services and on-going development opportunities for catechists.

12. Maintains parish records for catechists and other FEFF volunteers.

13. Works with the Diocesan Office of Formation and Evangelization and represent the parish at various meetings and conferences pertaining to religious education and/or administrative development.

14. Collaborates with parish staff members in developing and implementing parish programs and use of the facilities.

15. Promotes religious education among all segments of the parish community.

16. Creates and monitors, in consultation with pastor and parish finance council, an annual religious education budget.

17. Evaluates the programs to determine strengths, areas of improvement and future needs.

18. Performs any other pertinent duties as assigned by the Administrator.

Qualifications

§ Successful completion of Safe & Sacred requirements.

§ Practicing Roman Catholic, active in the parish faith community.

§ High school diploma or GED required. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Related education and experience to perform basic religious education responsibilities required.

§ Must seek ongoing formation in Religious Education and Faith Formation.

§ Must have strong communication, interpersonal, and technology skills with a solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

§ Able to learn and effectively maintain records in Parish Data Systems, using it as system of record. Maintains sacramental records of FEFF students and families.

§ Motivated, self-starter, able to multi-task and manage multiple priorities.

§ Able to work independently and in a multicultural environment.

§ Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.

§ Able to work and maintain positive relationships with the Administrator, other staff, and volunteers.

Working Conditions

§ Able to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time; use of computer keyboards that require repetitive hand and wrist movements

§ Significant amounts of time regularly spent answering and speaking on the telephone and corresponding via email with parishioners and other interested parties

§ Position entails frequent evening and weekend work.

How to Apply

Submit resume to Our Lady of the Sierra [email protected]

 

Please call Shanan Metzger, OLS Office Assistant, (559) 642-3452, if you have any questions about this position.