Parishes

St. Teresa of Avila Parish

Adolescent (Youth) Ministry Coordinator and Spanish Ministry Coordinator

Part-Time (20 hours per week - Flexible) with potential for Full-time

General description

The Adolescent Ministry Coordinator is a member of the Faith Formation Team. Together with support staff, he/she executes programming for Grades 5 - 12, including Confirmation Preparation as a part of life-long faith formation geared toward becoming an active disciple. The AMC works within the Faith Formation Team to organize and help lead various aspects of Youth Ministry (Grades 5 - 12) in the Parish and for teens in the wider Summit community. These aspects include engagement, service, discipleship, worship, and hospitality.  An added component is to establish, connect and build a program geared towards the Spanish-speaking community and the further concentration and development of programming for faith formation among the children.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Adolescent Ministry Coordinator and Spanish Ministry Coordinator will be responsible for the following:

• Implement a comprehensive Youth Ministry for Grades 5 - 12, in line with the USCCB’s Renewing the Vision and Pope Francis’ Christus Vivit
• Work as part of the Faith Formation Team to reimage faith formation, especially as it relates to family formation, digital catechesis and the development of a mentorship culture
• Collaborate with the volunteer Spanish community Ministry Leaders to develop programs and initiatives
• Follow an outlined discipleship pathway and scaffolding to ensure the development of skills for life-long faith development
• Ensure a safe environment for pre-teens and teens  to explore the faith and connect with others
• Execute an intentional preparation for Confirmation, Middle School Faith Formation, and High School programming, trips and events
• Collaborate with our Music Ministry to oversee our 12:00 pm Spanish Mass and  5:00 pm Sunday Teen Mass and livestream
• Oversee  internship program for high school upperclassmen, aimed at transitioning them into leadership roles
• Train and supervise a team of volunteers including, but not limited to, small group leaders, Confirmation mentors, hospitality ministers, liturgical ministers and other support roles, with a specific emphasis on parent involvement
• Collaborate with Parish staff to advance Parish mission, objectives, projects, and planning
• Work with the Faith Formation Team to maintain department budget and fiscal responsibility
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or current student in Education, Religious Studies or related field
• Two to three years of experience  in Youth or Family Ministry
• Fluency in Spanish
• Creative and forward thinking, with the ability to translate best practices and data driven trends into practical ministry
• Deep faith and personal commitment to the life of the Catholic Church
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational ability, skills and desire for collaboration, together with ability to take initiative and work independently
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from a variety of groups
• Knowledge and skills within the social media domain and digital catechesis
• Must be detailed-oriented, able to handle multiple priorities and work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Knowledge and skills to do research, writing, and prepare formational materials and programs; ability to organize, conduct, and evaluate formation program 
• Ability to do long range planning and project management, overseeing a team of paid and volunteer individuals
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs and Google Suite applications

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to:

Betty Bruno, Executive Assistant to the Pastor

Email: bettyb@stteresaavila.org

Mail: St Teresa of Avila Church

             306 Morris Ave

             Summit, NJ 07901

             Attn: Betty Bruno

St. Agnes Church

Director of Family Outreach

Full-Time - Non-Exempt 35-hours per week (flex)

General Description

The Director of Family Outreach reports directly to the Pastor and works closely with the Parochial Vicar and Director of C.F.F. (the parish Religious Education Program). Individual is responsible for coordinating the general outreach to families through the CFF and youth ministry outreach.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

The following specific responsibilities are representative of duties required in this position. They may be unilaterally but reasonably changed based on the working environment and departmental needs.

• CFF & Youth Office Management, telephone, email and written correspondence.
• Interaction with CFF teachers.
• Creating and monitoring an online outreach to CFF & Youth, including giving input to curriculum and assisting teachers with the technical aspects of the online experience.
• Ability to see the position as a platform for the New Evangelization.
• Encouraging 8th grade students to begin interaction with the high school youth group.
• Invite youth (grades 9-12) to participate in youth outreach.
• Oversee a committee of parishioners ministering to high school youth.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested by the Pastor.

Qualifications/Skills

• Team player
• Practicing Roman Catholic
• Ability to think creatively and adapt ministerially to current cultural challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer, Social Media & Office Software competency.
• Must maintain strict Confidentiality in all matters pertaining to CFF & Youth Offices.
• Must be PGC compliant

Education and/or Experience

College Degree (preferably with some RC Theology).

Some Youth Ministry experience preferred.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Submit resume to: stagneschurch@comcast.net

St. Thomas More Roman Catholic Church

Our Lady Queen of Peace Rectory

The Cook is responsible for all aspects of preparation and completion of the noon and evening meals, including special diets and special requests. Part-Time (Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday; 15 hours/week, 4 meals)

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

The following specific responsibilities are representative of duties required in this position. They may be unilaterally but reasonably changed based on the working environment and departmental needs.

• Preparation of raw products or incorporation of left-over food.
• Cooking, baking, roasting, etc. of all foods listed on the menu, unless otherwise indicated.
• Slicing meats, fowls or seafood portions and placing them on serving platters.
• Dishing out all finished food products into serving dishes or required containers.
• Making sure that the finished product is ready to be placed on the table in an appealing and appetizing manner, at the specified time.
• Preparing foods for special occasions and functions. (i.e. luncheons, dinner parties, meetings, cocktail parties. etc.).
• Responsible for purchasing all food or non-food products other than that which is ordered by the Administrator and food and ingredients which are not bought in bulk. Including purchasing fresh produce, dairy, bakery items, beverages, meats, seafood, cleaning supplies, and paper goods.
• Responsible for checking, receiving, and storage of all food and non-food items, as well as equipment in the proper areas.
• Organize and maintain an inventory of all food and non-food items on hand, including those in the refrigerators, freezers, downstairs and kitchen pantry.
• Clean all kitchen equipment, including the stove and oven, refrigerator, freezers, and all appliances.
• Clean and store all pots, pans, utensils, counter tops and surface areas, cabinets, drawers, and shelves, including the kitchen pantry and storeroom.
• Use time in between peak periods by preparing food for the next day and plan or prepare food that can be frozen for special functions, “special” cleaning jobs, increase knowledge of food preparation by reading materials on these subjects.
• Be available for daily conferences with the Administrator and keep her/him informed of any special needs or problems pertaining to the kitchen operation.
• Observe food waste at the end of meals in order to note food likes and dislikes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills

• Cooking experience.
• Understanding and complying with the various special diets and food requests.

Education and/or Experience 

• General cooking experience required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.