Religious Educator jobs in Schaumburg, IL

Job Summary: The Religious Education Session Support person is part of the support system during Religious Education sessions of the Religious Education Office of St. Mary Immaculate Parish. As a ministerial position, it requires supporting the mission of the Catholic Church and representing the Church appropriately in word and demeanor. Being able to step in to substitute for absent catechists is essential.

This person should be task-oriented, thorough, and focused on accomplishing the goals of the department, while still maintaining a pastoral approach to the needs of families and catechists.

I. **Duties & Responsibilities:

● Check-in with staff for session updates

● Open classrooms

● Help get supplies out and ready for Catechists

● Help Catechists get their supplies and announcements

● Tend to last-minute requests of Catechists

● Help the Coordinators of RE organize work for the office volunteers

● Help supervise the work of office volunteers

● Operate as office/classroom liaison

● Make any photocopies for the upcoming sessions

● Assist with dismissal in the carline

● Close up and clean the classrooms after sessions

● Clean office workroom after sessions

● Be able to lift up to 25 lbs. when necessary

● Prepare and transport materials for evening events

● Additional Duties for First Reconciliation

o Help with set-up and clean-up Church

o Greet families as they arrive

o Assist with directing the priests to their stations

o Usher individuals and their families to meet a priest

● Additional Duties for First Communion - Practices and Day Of

o Help with set-up and clean-up of the Church

o Greet/Usher families as they arrive

o Assist as needed during practice and event

o Assist as needed with luncheon

● Other duties, as assigned

II. **Preferred Skills:

● Verbal and written ability to communicate effectively with parents, students, and staff

● Assisting with recruiting, coordinating, training, and supervising volunteers

III. **Education/Qualifications:

● Must be a practicing Catholic

● 2 years of college or the equivalent

● 3-5 years of office experience, some supervisory experience preferred

● Ability to communicate in Spanish a plus

● Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives, and policies of St. Mary Immaculate Parish, the Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Joliet

If interested in this amazing opportunity, please submit resume to Laura Van Ham at LVANHAM@smip.org

Job Type: Part-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Plainfield, IL 60544: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person