Religious Education Assistant, Part-time at Diocese of Venice

Title: Religious Education Assistant, Part-time (20 hours a week)

Reports to: Business Manager/Pastor

Location: St. Leo Parish | Bonita Springs, FL

Classification: Hourly

Overview

This position provides the administrative support to run the Religious Education department: generating documents, maintaining records, obtaining supplies, and maintaining communications, that keep all aspects of the program running throughout the year. This position will assist with the coordination of the First Reconciliation and First Communion classes and Sacraments of school-age children for the parish. 

Responsibilities 

• Answering phone calls and redirect them when necessary.
• Record and maintain all catechists and religious education volunteer records.
• Support catechists by directing them to resources and resolving issues. 
• Maintain the daily/weekly/monthly agenda and help arrange events. 
• Coordinate First Reconciliation and First Communion classes as well as Sacraments of school age children for parish. 
• Prepare and update forms and paperwork as needed for Religious Education department and events.
• Assist DRE with development and implementation of policies and practices. 
• Update and maintain a paper filing system and organized computer files.
• Communicate with students, parents, catechists and staff as needed. 
• Assist the DRE by recommending materials, curriculum, programming and budget.
• Check the levels of office supplies and place appropriate orders.
• Other duties as assigned.