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Religious Education Support Staff 1 Work Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt Work Schedule: MAY - AUGUST (20 hours) Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 2:00 pm SEPTEMBER - APRIL (21 - 24 hours) Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm (Monday hours are flexible) Tuesday 2:30 pm - 7:30 pm Wednesday 2:30 pm - 8:00 pm Thursday 2:30 pm - 7:00 pm Saturday 7:30 am - 11:00 am Reports to: Religious Education Co-Coordinator/Director of Faith Formation Job Summary: Religious Education Support Staff 1 performs general office duties and assists with preparing materials for classes and faith formation programs. This position supports Religious Education programming, sacramental preparation, and class sessions. The role helps provide a welcoming, organized, and supportive experience for children, families, adult participants, catechists, and volunteers. I. Duties & Responsibilities: Administrative Support

• Answer phones and assist walk-in families
• Communicate with families through phone calls and emails
• Receive registrations for Faith Formation programs for children and adults, including verifying information and taking payments

• Assist with all RE program events and Sacrament Liturgies
• Generate report cards for all students
• Prepare materials for the Religious Education Home School program
• Collect and organize First Communion requirements and paperwork
• Maintain Mass Bags
• Prepare substitute catechist plans and materials
• Assist in prepping catechist materials for classes weekly
• Assist Formation Staff with class sessions, including greeting catechists and students

• Assist with Parish Events as requested
• Other duties as assigned

• Faithful and practicing Catholic
• Helpful to have a background in Customer Service
• Attention to detail
• Ability to assist families with patience and compassion
• Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of St. Mary Immaculate Parish, the Catholic Church, and the Diocese of Joliet

• Strong people skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Basic computer skills
• Work well under pressure, including the ability to multitask and pivot when needed
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
• Ability to stay organized while supporting multiple programs at one time
• Warm and pastorally appropriate communication with families, adult participants, catechists, and volunteers

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