PARISH NAME

ST

JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Position Title:

Religious Education Coordinator Opening Date:

July 15, 2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Location of Job:

ST JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH

Location Address:

4330 Willamette St. Eugene

OR 97405

Position:

Part-time, exempt, not benefits eligible.

Position Summary:

Provides leadership in the implementation and administration of religious education programs for children, youth, and adult parishioners to provide opportunities to enhance their faith through religious education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Works under the supervision of the Pastor, and with other staff members to integrate adult religious education into the overall mission of the parish.
• Participates in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of the parish's programs, goals and objectives, with specific focus on children and adult religious education.
• Collaborates with the Pastor in the planning of Children and Adult Religious Education classes.
• Evaluates and provides materials for use in adult religious education classes.
• Establishes and maintains calendar of classes, training, activities and events.
• Ensures that opportunities are available for liturgical worship services in all Children and Adult Religious Education programs.
• Recruits, motivates and trains volunteers to be Adult Education catechist, presenters/facilitators/team members.
• Presents the teachings of the Catholic Church, according to the catechetical principles enunciated in Church documents (universal, national and Archdiocesan), to catechists and others.
• Provides ongoing education, training, and opportunities for spiritual growth for Adult Religious Education of catechists and team members
• Utilizes children and adult learning styles in planning and implementing programs.
• Is visibly present at principal parish events.
• Develops and manages budgets for Adult Religious Education program, approved by the Pastor.
• Maintains regular office hours.
• Makes recommendations for inclusion of materials in the religious education resource library.
• Maintains current and accurate Children, Adult Religious Education Program records as needed.
• Coordinates Sacramental Preparation for children (Children's Catechumenate, First Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation) for all the children of the parish which involves the parents and the domestic church.
• Serves as a professional resource to staff in the area of adult religious education.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Processes background checks and coordinates Safe Environment programs as required.
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned by the Pastor.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Position operates within established lines of authority.
• Position encounters recurring work situations with minimal variations from the norm.
• Position is responsible for some decision making within area of professional expertise. Actions could result in delays and errors in paperwork and interactions.
• Proven ability in organizational and communications skills and an understanding of faith development.
• Must be able to prioritize workload to meet program requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a pastoral team.
• Must be flexible, creative and responsible.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active member of a Roman Catholic faith community.
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Religious Education or Theology or a Certificate of Ministry.
• Five years experience in parish work or related field. Demonstrated ability to successfully conduct workshops.
• Valid driver's license.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, talk, sit, hear, and use repetitive motion of the hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 20 pounds.

JOB CONDITION

Work is performed in a church or office setting, under continual, tight deadlines. Employee will be required to attend scheduled meetings. This position requires flexible work scheduling to properly administer the program. Please submit your resume and cover letter to fsaleth@archdpdx.org.