Diocesan Employment Opportunities
Ministry Administrative Assistant- Catholic , Shreveport, LA
High School Youth Director - St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, Shreveport, LA
Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry - Catholic Center, Shreveport, LA
Director of Religious Education - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA
Director of Jr. High & High School Youth Ministry - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA
Organist - St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden, LA
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Ministry Administrative Assistant - Catholic Schools and Faith Formation, Catholic Center, Shreveport, LA
Category: Non-Exempt - Full Time
Salary Range: $18/hr
Education:
Bachelor's degree or relevant technical skills suited for an administrative assistant role, along with a strong understanding of Catholic teachings.
Experience:
Requires a minimum of three years' experience as an administrative assistant. Must possess knowledge of personal computer hardware/software management. Preferred qualifications include service within the Catholic Church or other service-oriented organizations as well as have practical experience with the Catholic Church. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is also required.
Summary:
Offers proficient secretarial support, handling correspondence, reports, and announcements for both offices. Manages phone inquiries and visitors, maintains accurate archival filing systems, processes certification records, and coordinates teacher hiring processes in Shreveport and Monroe schools. Fosters a welcoming environment for all guests and maintains the websites for Catholic schools and the Office of Faith Formation. This ministry position requires the ability to set up and participate in liturgical functions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Excellent time-management abilities.
Capability to understand and maintain confidentiality.
Proficient in task prioritization and time management.
Team player with a solid understanding and knowledge of the Catholic Church.
Able to lift at least 20 lbs.
Benefits:
Health insurance inclusive with dental. Also, an alternative HSA qualified health insurance plan
Supplemental Vision Insurance and other supplemental policies available
Employer paid life and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending account for pretax medical expenses
Retirement 403(b) plan. Includes employer contribution based on years of service
Holidays, holy days, vacation, sick and bereavement days off
Annual employees retreat and professional development funds to continue to strengthen the working environment and support of the employee
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to mstraub@dioshpt.org.
High School Youth Director- St. Mary of the Pines Catholic Church, Shreveport, LA
The Parish of St. Mary of the Pines is in the process of hiring a Youth Director. The Youth Group currently meets each Wednesday evening. In addition to these weekly youth group meetings I would also like the Youth Group to participate in fun trips away from the parish, Mission Trips and diocesan programing. Qualifications include experience and ability in working with High School students. The youth group leader will also form a parent support group to assist him/her in implementing the program. There will be a stipend paid every two weeks. Please send a resume to mwatson@stmaryshreveport.org. Please call the St. Mary of the Pines Church office at (318) 687-5121 in order to schedule an interview.
Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry - Catholic Center, Shreveport, LA
Category: Exempt - Full Time
Salary Range: $52,000 - $54,000
I. Basic Functions
Director Responsibilities:
1. Articulate the vision, values, goals and objectives that foster the development of Christian discipleship based on traditions and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, and the spiritual growth and leadership among the youth in our diocese and evaluate past goals and objectives.
2. Provide leadership training and resources for the adults who assist and participate in youth ministries in the diocese.
3. Assist clergy and staff in the education and formation of parish youth ministers.
4. Research, evaluate and provide resources to support the ministry of youth in parishes.
5. Collaborate with other diocesan offices, parishes, and civic organizations involved in Catholic education formation and evangelization in the diocese.
6. Maintain consistent and positive contact with the adults working in youth ministry to keep them informed of ministry developments and offer support.
7. Develop and communicate mission, policies and programs with parish coordinators of youth ministry.
8. Establish and maintain an Advisory Council for Youth Ministry consisting of coordinators of youth ministry and youth leaders from each parish.
9. Assist parishes in the coordination, collaboration, planning organization and implementation of diocesan level opportunities and events for middle school and high school youth, throughout the parishes to socialize, worship, serve and grow in the Catholic faith.
10. Implement and coordinate retreats, workshops, networking, meetings, and other opportunities to gather as professionals in ministry.
11. Assist if needed with local Scouts of America chapters on Catholic information, medals and badges.
12. Be open to assignments from the Bishop.
Administrative Duties:
1. Participate in scheduled diocesan and departmental meetings and events.
2. Attend national, regional, and provincial events relevant to youth and young adult ministry as directed by Bishop or supervisor as the diocesan representative.
3. Formulate and administer an annual budget.
4. Prepare written reports as requested.
5. Manage the activities and responsibilities of an Administrative Assistant for the Youth Office.
6. Maintain database of parish and school coordinators of youth ministry.
7. Participate in educational and training opportunities for personal development.
8. Establish and maintain a monthly Newsletter as well as other correspondence and resource materials to be distributed to all locations in the diocese, including youth ministers, DRE’s, school principals and pastors.
9. Maintain website for Youth Ministry.
10. Coordinate a yearly calendar of programs and events throughout the diocese, including regional and national events.
Relationships:
1. Collaborate with the other diocesan offices, especially faith formation, vocations, and development.
2. Communicate with the diocesan Bishop on matters of the youth office as requested.
3. Maintain liaison with pastors, other ministers, campus, youth and young adult ministers.
Accountability:
1. Reports to the Chancellor for Personnel & Administration through regular meetings and periodic performance evaluations.
Qualifications:
Academic Preparation:
1. Undergraduate degree in theology, adolescent psychology, religious education, secondary education, or related field.
2. Preferred - graduate degree in theology, religious education, pastoral ministry or related field.
3. Possess working knowledge of current Church doctrine.
4. Preferred - bilingual in Spanish and English is beneficial to this position.
Experience:
1. Be a practicing Catholic in good standing and active in parish.
2. Possess at least three (3) years of relevant, responsible, and documented parish, school, and/or diocesan experience.
3. Demonstrated abilities for effective teaching skills and methodologies.
4. Experience in using commonly utilized computer programs (Microsoft Suite applications like Word, Publisher, PowerPoint, Access etc.)
5. Experience in planning and coordinating seminars and other large-scale events.
6. Experience in supervision and training in this ministry.
Critical Skills:
1. Excellent interpersonal and group communication; both written and spoken.
2. Ability to function effectively in a team or collaborative ministry setting, even in a diverse population.
3. Confidentiality
4. Leadership
5. Accountability
6. Initiative/Commitment
7. Able to work nights and weekends as necessary.
8. Travel as needed.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume to mstraub@dioshpt.org.
Director of Religious Education - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA
Category: Full-time Position
Salary: $36,000+
Schedule: Varied Schedule for events with regular weekly office hours
Job Duties
Administrative Duties
1. Organizes, schedules, and oversees religious education programs for grades Pre-K through 12th.
2. Prepares and schedules sacramental programs for children and parents.
3. Orders textbooks, teaching materials, and resources for the program.
4. Retains financial documentation for all transactions incurred for OCIA, Adult Formation, PSR, sacrament celebrations, VBS, and family hospitality events.
5. Reports monthly to the pastor and pastoral council.
6. Stays within the guidelines of both diocesan and parish policies.
7. Reviews and updates the catechetical parent handbook as needed and presents to parents annually at the time of enrollment.
8. Acts as the local safety coordinator for all volunteers with minors and supplies reports on volunteer training and the annual safety training of minors.
Supervisory
1. Provides support and supervision to volunteers and/or staff working with children and youth, OCIA, and adults.
2. Provides support, resources, and supervision to volunteers involved in Vacation Bible School.
3. Recruits volunteer catechists and youth mentors, providing appropriate in-service training and formation for them.
4. Counsels, advises, and visits with students, parents, and volunteers if classroom problems arise.
5. Provides resources for leaders involved in the OCIA process.
6. Provides resources for adult formation.
Spirituality and Prayer Leadership
1. Prepares for para-liturgies for children.
2. Plans with the pastor for sacramental rites for religious education students.
Staff Responsibilities
1. Meets regularly with parish staff to collaborate on parish programs.
2. Works with the youth director to synchronize religious education and youth ministry activities.
3. Assists with communication for parish programs by co-managing church social media and church-wide text and email reminders through the Shelby Next system.
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
1. Demonstrates ability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties, utilizing good communication and relationship skills.
2. Must be an active member, in Good Standing, of the Roman Catholic Church.
3. Computer literate.
Education, Training, and Experience
1. BA in Religious Education or a degree in a related field such as education or family consumer science.
2. Continues participation in the Safe Environment Program sponsored by the diocese.
3. Participates in ongoing educational opportunities to stay current on trends in catechetics.
Working Conditions - This position requires frequent weekend and evening work hours.
To apply, contact Fr. Kevin Mues by email at acts.cmin@gmail.com
Director of Religious Education - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA
Category: Exempt - Full Time
Salary Range: $36,000
Job Duties
Administrative Duties
1. Organizes, schedules, and oversees religious education programs for grades Pre-K through 12th.
2. Prepares and schedules sacramental programs for children and parents.
3. Orders textbooks, teaching materials, and resources for the program.
4. Retains financial documentation for all transactions incurred for OCIA, Adult Formation, PSR, sacrament celebrations, VBS, and family hospitality events.
5. Reports monthly to the pastor and pastoral council.
6. Stays within the guidelines of both diocesan and parish policies.
7. Reviews and updates the catechetical parent handbook as needed and presents to parents annually at the time of enrollment.
8. Acts as the local safety coordinator for all volunteers with minors and supplies reports on volunteer training and the annual safety training of minors.
Supervisory
1. Provides support and supervision to volunteers and/or staff working with children and youth, OCIA, and adults.
2. Provides support, resources, and supervision to volunteers involved in Vacation Bible School.
3. Recruits volunteer catechists and youth mentors, providing appropriate in-service training and formation for them.
4. Counsels, advises, and visits with students, parents, and volunteers if classroom problems arise.
5. Provides resources for leaders involved in the OCIA process.
6. Provides resources for adult formation.
Spirituality and Prayer Leadership
1. Prepares for para-liturgies for children.
2. Plans with the pastor for sacramental rites for religious education students.
Staff Responsibilities
1. Meets regularly with parish staff to collaborate on parish programs.
2. Works with the youth director to synchronize religious education and youth ministry activities.
3. Assists with communication for parish programs by co-managing church social media and church-wide text and email reminders through the Shelby Next system.
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
1. Demonstrates ability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties, utilizing good communication and relationship skills.
2. Must be an active member, in Good Standing, of the Roman Catholic Church.
3. Computer literate.
Education, Training, and Experience
1. BA in Religious Education or a degree in a related field such as education or family consumer science.
2. Continues participation in the Safe Environment Program sponsored by the diocese.
3. Participates in ongoing educational opportunities to stay current on trends in catechetics.
Working Conditions
This position requires frequent weekend and evening work hours.
To apply, contact Fr. Kevin Mues at by email at acts.cmin@gmail.com
Director of Religious Education - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA
Category: Full-time Position
Salary: $36,000+
Schedule: Varied Schedule for events with regular weekly office hours
Job Duties
Administrative Duties
1. Organizes, schedules, and oversees religious education programs for grades Pre-K through 12th.
2. Prepares and schedules sacramental programs for children and parents.
3. Orders textbooks, teaching materials, and resources for the program.
4. Retains financial documentation for all transactions incurred for OCIA, Adult Formation, PSR, sacrament celebrations, VBS, and family hospitality events.
5. Reports monthly to the pastor and pastoral council.
6. Stays within the guidelines of both diocesan and parish policies.
7. Reviews and updates the catechetical parent handbook as needed and presents to parents annually at the time of enrollment.
8. Acts as the local safety coordinator for all volunteers with minors and supplies reports on volunteer training and the annual safety training of minors.
Supervisory
1. Provides support and supervision to volunteers and/or staff working with children and youth, OCIA, and adults.
2. Provides support, resources, and supervision to volunteers involved in Vacation Bible School.
3. Recruits volunteer catechists and youth mentors, providing appropriate in-service training and formation for them.
4. Counsels, advises, and visits with students, parents, and volunteers if classroom problems arise.
5. Provides resources for leaders involved in the OCIA process.
6. Provides resources for adult formation.
Spirituality and Prayer Leadership
1. Prepares for para-liturgies for children.
2. Plans with the pastor for sacramental rites for religious education students.
Staff Responsibilities
1. Meets regularly with parish staff to collaborate on parish programs.
2. Works with the youth director to synchronize religious education and youth ministry activities.
3. Assists with communication for parish programs by co-managing church social media and church-wide text and email reminders through the Shelby Next system.
Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
1. Demonstrates ability to carry out administrative and supervisory duties, utilizing good communication and relationship skills.
2. Must be an active member, in Good Standing, of the Roman Catholic Church.
3. Computer literate.
Education, Training, and Experience
1. BA in Religious Education or a degree in a related field such as education or family consumer science.
2. Continues participation in the Safe Environment Program sponsored by the diocese.
3. Participates in ongoing educational opportunities to stay current on trends in catechetics.
Working Conditions - This position requires frequent weekend and evening work hours.
To apply, contact Fr. Kevin Mues by email at acts.cmin@gmail.com
Director of Jr. High and High School Youth Ministry - St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church, Ruston, LA
Category: Full-time Position
Salary: Minimum $32,000 (based on experience, benefits included)
Description: St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is currently seeking candidates for a Director of Junior High and High School Youth Ministry position to lead the parish’s junior high (6th-8th) and high school (9th-12th) youth ministry program. The Director of Junior High and High School Youth Ministry is responsible for developing and implementing a junior high and high school youth ministry program centered on empowering young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, drawing them into responsible participation in the Catholic Church, fostering their personal and spiritual growth, and creating an environment that welcomes all youth in the area.
Areas of major responsibility:
Relational Ministry
· Builds and sustains appropriate, authentic, friendly, and mutually respectful relationships with youth.
· Serves as the Local Safe Environment Coordinator for the parish and follows all diocesan Safe Environment policies and procedures when interacting with youth.
Program Development
· Administers, directs, and coordinates the youth ministry program.
· Sets annual goals for the youth ministry program and evaluates the program based on these goals.
· Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers of the program.
· Develops and advises a parish youth council.
· Coordinates and/or designs retreats.
· Coordinates, supervises, and plans liturgical opportunities involving youth participation, including coordinating altar servers.
· Coordinates participation in diocesan-sponsored, regional, and national youth events.
· Attends parish staff meetings.
· Assists the Director of Religious Education in coordinating the parish’s confirmation program.
· Acts as an advocate on behalf of youth before the church and the community.
Personal Growth
· Participates in annual retreats and spiritual direction.
· Participates in formation provided through the Office of Youth Ministry at the diocese.
Work conditions:
Applicant must be available to work evenings and weekends. Must be flexible enough to work in a variety of environments ranging from typical office settings to conferences, etc.
Candidates must meet the following qualifications:
A practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Catechetics, or related field (Education, Psychology, Counseling, Child Development, etc.)
Experience volunteering or working with junior high and/or high school students
Preferred - bilingual in Spanish and English is beneficial to this position
About the parish:
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church is rich in heritage, diverse in culture, guided by the spirit, and embracing all, commits itself to nourishing, supporting, and strengthening its parish family spiritually and physically through sacraments, worship, education, and opportunities for ministry in order that through witness we may bring gospel to life. The parish serves approximately 400 families with over 100 junior high and high school students.
How to apply: Qualified candidates should send a resume, references, and a statement of your vision of what junior high and high school youth ministry should be to Fr. Kevin Mues at acts.cmin@gmail.com. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Organist- St. Paul Catholic Church, Minden, LA
If you are interested in this position please call the St. Paul Church Office, 318-377-5364. This position will be for our Sunday, 11 am Mass.