(04/12/2024)
St. Lawrence Parish
Tampa

Job description

St. Lawrence parish has an immediate full-time position for the Director of Youth Faith Formation. We are seeking a self-motivated and team-orientated individual of high integrity, who possesses a great work ethic and is passionate about fulfilling “Christ’s work on earth”. The Director of Youth Faith Formation will report to the pastor.

The Director of Youth Faith Formation performs work of major responsibility requiring a high level of initiative, judgment, organizational ability, and knowledge of the interrelated functions of the position and the parish. Thus, the Director of Youth Faith Formation plans, implements, oversees, and evaluates the religious education and sacramental preparation for the youth and families of our parish community, with the goal of promoting new evangelization through discipleship and living faith.

Qualifications:

  • Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium and in good standing with the Catholic Church
  • Fluent in English and Spanish preferred
  • Competence in theology, catechesis, program coordination, supervision, catechist development, and application of age appropriated teaching methods.
  • Knowledge of catechetical methodology and pedagogy in accordance with Magisterial documents on catechesis.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills such as: an ability to listen and understand, problem solving, decision making, personal stress management, etc.
  • Commitment to protecting confidentiality
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to respect and honor the wonderful diversity of St. Lawrence parish
  • Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and Google Suit of products.
  • At least one year of successful parish experience coordinating a parish youth faith formation program or two years of serving on a parish faith formation team.

Must pass a Level II FBI background screening and complete online safe environment training prior to employment.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Evening shift
  • Weekends as needed

Language:

  • Fluent in English required and Spanish preferred

To apply for this position please include a cover letter. To apply click on this link: