The Diocese of Worcester and Holy Family of Nazareth Parish (Leominster, MA) are looking to hire a shared youth ministry position.

Job Overview:

• 20 hours/week - Diocese of Worcester - Assistant Diocesan Director for Youth Ministry

• 20 hours/week - Holy Family of Nazareth, Leominster - Youth Minister and Religious Education Coordinator at a medium size parish

• Ideal start date for summer 2023 or as soon as possible

Job Responsibilities:

Diocesan Job Responsibilities

• Assist the Diocesan Director in Diocesan Youth & Young Adult Ministry Events

• Coordinate Youth Discipleship Team - Youth high school leadership team that focuses on prayer, formation and evangelization. Meetings take place 1 time/month.

• Serve as a regional liaison to parishes, pastors, and youth ministry leaders

Parish Job Responsibilities

• Shared position with another minister splitting the roles of coordinating religious education for grades 1-5 OR middle school and high school

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Theology, Catechetics, Youth Ministry, or related field

• Bilingual (English and Spanish)

• Good with technology and social media

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary with full benefit package

How to Apply:

• Send resume and cover letter to Tim Messenger, Diocesan Youth Ministry Director, at tmessenger@worcesterdiocese.org. Or for questions, please call 508-929-4360. 

https://www.catholicjobs.com/job/13927157394 

St. Benedict Classical Academy—a Catholic, classical, character-focused elementary school serving children ages 3-12—is currently seeking a qualified, experienced Lead Early Childhood Educator to join the faculty of our growing Montessori-inspired Early Education program.

We are looking for a dynamic, creative educator who is enthusiastic about our Christ-centered mission, has deep knowledge about early childhood development and education, has a warm, positive approach to teaching and collaborating and is excited to take part in the continued development of a well-enrolled/resourced Early Education Program rooted in Montessori methodology and Catechesis of the Good Shepherd religious formation. Montessori certification, training and/or experience would be highly valued but are not required. We are open to providing needed Montessori and/or CGS training to the right candidate who is looking for a long-term position.

This new Lead Teacher will partner with an experienced Assistant Teacher and serve a class of roughly 15-18 students between ages of three and five. Our new Lead Teacher will be provided with a classroom which is already outfitted with Montessori Children’s House materials and will also have the opportunity to enhance/re-envision their classroom space this summer.

SBCA attracts families from nearly forty towns in Greater Boston, all of whom partner fully with their children’s exceptional teachers in forming students to become the saints they are called to be. As we look forward and plan for the 11th year of our K-6 program and the 5th year of our early childhood education program, we look back on more than a decade of sustained growth and vibrancy. Enrollment, faculty, staff, administration and even our physical footprint have all quadrupled in size over this period of time. Our tight-knit, friendly and engaged faculty have moved to the area from across the nation to join us in building a school for the Lord’s work, which acts as a beacon of hope and joy in the Greater Boston education and Catholic communities. This spring marks the groundbreaking for our permanent campus. Now is an incredible time to join us!

This unique opportunity in the youngest part of our program is calling those searching for a new professional home where they can unite their Faith with their teaching career and make a positive impact in the lives of our young students and their families. (Competitive salary and benefits commensurate with education/experience.)

The Ideal Candidate will have:

● A strong commitment to our school’s mission and the Catholic faith

● A Bachelor’s Degree (preferably in a directly relevant field of study: early childhood education, elementary education, special education, child psychology, etc.)

● Enthusiasm for and facility with teaching within the Montessori prepared environment for early learning

● Knowledge of and respect for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Religious education (CGS Level 1 training or willingness to undertake training.)

● A positive outlook, good sense of humor and willingness to help continue to build a new program at a young school.

● A deep and meaningful love of working with young children and their primary educators, their parents.

● Ability to enjoy lots of outdoor time with students all year round, in all kinds of weather conditions.

● Ability to handle the at-times physically demanding work of teaching/caring for three, four and five year old children (can include heavy lifting, frequent squatting/kneeling, 30+ minute periods of standing.)

Please direct inquiries and resumes to Headmaster, Jay Boren at jboren@stbca.org

St. John’s "In the Beginning" Preschool is in search of additional teachers: Full or part time options are available. 

Requirements: EEC-certified, understanding of Catholicism

We have a strong team looking to expand our staff. If you love working with children, and place an emphasis on adult-child relationship building, and learning through play, then please consider joining the In the Beginning Preschool team.

Send your resume to sje.inthebeginningpreschool.com.

https://stjohnagawam.com/pre-school 

Background: 

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Springfield in Massachusetts (www.diospringfield.org) serves nearly 164,799 registered Catholics and is led by Bishop William D. Byrne in western Massachusetts. The diocese was founded on June 14, 1870 and is comprised of 79 parishes and seven missions. There are 136 diocesan priests throughout the four western counties of Massachusetts (Berkshire, Franklin, Hampden and Hampshire), and 56 religious order priests. 

The diocese educates more than 2,500 students in 12 elementary schools and two high schools. There are also two Catholic colleges in the Diocese of Springfield. Mercy Medical Center, an affiliate of Trinity Healthcare, also operates in Springfield

On December 14, 2020, Bishop William D. Byrne, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, was ordained and installed as 10th Bishop of Springfield. 

Job Summary: The Diocese of Springfield is about to embark on its third capital campaign in its storied history. A capital campaign is an extra-ordinary effort, meant to address extra-ordinary needs. Through this campaign, the Catholic Church in western Massachusetts hopes to raise between $30 million to $40 million to help ensure the long-term stability of the diocese. A large portion of the money raised will go to parishes for their individual needs. To help run this campaign, the diocese has hired an outside consulting firm to provide executive support. The diocese is also looking to hire Stewardship Coordinators to be the ‘boots on the ground.” Stewardship Coordinators will work with and support parishes during this important endeavor. Stewardship Coordinators are responsible for overseeing assigned parish campaigns and development objectives. These positions report to the Director of Stewardship and Development and operate with wide latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative.

We Are Looking for Dedicated Professionals Who Can  

Successfully lead and manage projects from inception to conclusion  

Apply critical and strategic thinking to quickly identify the crux of a problem, question, or issue  

Communicate clearly, concisely, and logically both verbally and in writing, and is comfortable articulating strategies with a variety of audiences  

Adopt an approach to any given situation and remain open-minded to new ideas  

Thrive in a mission-oriented environment and is motivated by the idea of working across philanthropic sectors 

Qualifications  

Practicing Catholic committed to Mission and Teachings of the Catholic Church  Excellent quantitative analytical skills  Keen business sense demonstrated in either a professional or academic environment  Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with all levels of staff, volunteers, donors, and prospective donors  Outstanding organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously  Great storytelling skills and strong public speaking skills  Professional demeanor  Computer proficiency  Valid Massachusetts driver’s license  Bachelor’s Degree 

Projects May Include  

Developing work plans and materials for campaign planning studies and development assessments  Conducting analysis of our clients through review of fundraising performance and interviews with organization's executives, volunteer leaders, and donors  Preparing fundraising campaign materials, including strategic plans, operating materials, case statements, and major gift proposals  Conducting in-depth prospect research  Crafting individual cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship strategies  Write and deliver high-impact presentations and materials

Preferred: Language:

 Spanish (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)

 Polish (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)

 Portuguese (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)

 Vietnamese (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)

Travel:

 Evening Meetings and weekend work are required

Training Program:

New hires will go through a 26-week training period

Compensation: Salary is commensurate with experience

Note: These are temporary positions. The diocese is looking to only hire Stewardship Coordinators for the duration of the campaign. The campaign’s estimated length is a year and half.

Benefits:  Participation in the Diocese of Springfield 403(b) Plan, 3% Employer Match with a 1-year vesting from date of participation  Medical, Dental and Vision benefits  4 weeks vacation  Paid Holidays

For consideration, please email cover letter and resume to:

Jon Van Beaver

Director of Development, Diocese of Springfield

j.vanbeaver@diospringfield.org