Religious Activities and Education Director jobs in New Mexico

Job Title:  Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Location: Clovis, NM

Duties:

• Organize religious education weekly classes, recruit and train sufficient volunteer teachers, substitutes, and other necessary staff.
• Organize at least two volunteer teacher-training events each year, one in the fall and one in the spring.
• Coordinate children’s liturgy of the word, recruit staff (volunteers), procure necessary materials and supplies, train volunteer staff as needed and supervise this year-round activity.
• Schedule and organize the Catholic Summer School program in consultation with the Catholic chaplain.
• Attend and participate in Catholic Religious Education trainings.
• Plan, coordinate and execute an annual event to honor and recognize the volunteer staff to include
• Catechetical Sunday, an appreciation gift in the Christmas season, and or an end of the year appreciation dinner using Chapel Tithes and Others Funds (CTOF).

Qualifications:

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic and present a letter of good standing from a Catholic Priest stating they are currently practicing Catholic in their Parish and in good standing with the Catholic Church
• Resume must reflect at least two (2) years of experience including administration, program coordination, education, bible studies, volunteer work and two references with knowledge of previous work as a religious education coordinator or teacher.
• Have basic working skills with Computer programs: Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
• Provide proof of High School diploma OR its equivalent. A bachelor’s degree in religious studies or theology is preferable.