Reports to: Director of Portland Catholic Center for Faith
PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION
To provide administrative support for faith formation activities of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes.
MAJOR POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions)
Responsible for K-12 faith formation student registration.
Keeps updated contact and communication lists for children, youth, and adults involved in faith formation activities.
Assists in collecting needed records for children and adults preparing to receive sacraments of initiation.
Assists in communicating with faith formation families about upcoming events.
Maintains organizational systems of filing and storing information.
Assists in answering and directing emails and calls associated with faith formation inquiries.
Assists with faith formation event logistics and organization as needed.
Assists in organizing faith formation spaces, monitoring inventory, and acquiring needed supplies.
Other duties as assigned or requested.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic who understands and enthusiastically supports the mission and purpose of the Church.
The successful candidate has knowledge and understanding of the Catholic faith and sacraments of the Church.
Possesses excellent communication skills with staff as well as the public.
Able to work keeping a balance between attention to detail and efficiency.
Presents himself or herself professionally.
Successfully completing within 90 days of start of employment the diocesan program “Protecting God’s Children.”
Meets all of the employment policies specified in the Diocese of Portland “Cluster Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.”
Maintains confidentiality.
Possesses and maintains a valid Maine driver’s license and is insurable.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE
High school degree or equivalent. Experience with the workings of a Catholic parish. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Application Process
Applications should include the following:
Focused cover letter addressing the above requirements
Resume
Contact information for three (3) professional reference
All applications and nominations will be considered confidential. Please send application materials via email to [email protected]. All applications received will be acknowledged initially with brief email response. Selected candidates will be contacted by phone for initial screening interview.