Job Opportunities

The Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women seeks to fill the position of Administrative Assistant. The Administrative Assistant will work 20 hours per week to assist with the operation of the Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women. The Administrative Assistant should possess the following qualities:

• Interest in and passion for ministering with/for women
• Ability to interact with individuals from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
• Good interpersonal skills
• Highly organized
• Basic computer knowledge
• Bi-lingual in English/Spanish preferred

The duties of the Administrative Assistant include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Director with day-to-day communications
• Organizing and updating files
• Using the computer to research, collect and analyze data
• Using the computer to send communications
• Tracking and maintaining accurate records of attendance and volunteer hours
• Tracking donations and preparing thank you notes for donors
• Registering new participants

About the Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women: The Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women – a collaborative effort between the Diocese of Paterson and its religious communities – exists to provide a place for women of Passaic to meet, share and grow in a peaceful and safe environment. Here the women can express their needs, discover community resources to fulfill their needs and strengthen themselves and their families through educational growth. The Passaic Neighborhood Center for Women is guided by the belief that when women are empowered, the family is strengthened.

Send cover letter/resume to [email protected].

Position Summary

The Development Specialist works directly with the Chief Development Officer (CDO) to ensure the effective day-to-day functioning of the Office of Development. This is accomplished, in part, through the following:  ensuring that donor communications are performed appropriately and in a timely manner, assisting the CDO as needed with fundraising activities within the diocesan, specifically with the Diocesan Ministries Appeal (DMA) and any special projects/events.  The Development Specialist assists as needed with training of seasonal staff on office protocols.  The Development Specialist works collaboratively with the Database Administrator to ensure that all donor information is shared internally and processed accurately.  The Development Specialist will perform other duties as needed for the proper function of the Development Office.

Major Responsibilities and/or Essential Functions

Constituency Services

• Responding to routine inquiries, by telephone, email or through other means, from individuals,    organizations, donors and parishes.
• Issuing receipts or other correspondence when requested by donors.
• Providing support to parishes during the DMA.
• Generating word documents for parish rebate letters and donations of securities.
• Generating thank you letters to major donors and clergy for the Bishop’s signature.
• Preparing and sending Appeal responses to lockbox vendor.
• Creating promotional content for DMA, including via social media, in collaboration with our Office of Technology.
• Creating and sending email communication and assisting parishes by promoting the DMA through eCatholic, Facebook and Instagram.

Development Support

• Web page liaison for photos, logos, text related to the DMA.
• Working with diocesan Technology Office in creating/updating and maintaining Development webpage and DMA webpage
• Serving as lead on-site coordinator, key contact, and scheduler for DMA brochure photo shoots and the filming of the DMA video(s), including film locations and people included in any videos and assistance with final editing.
• Organizing, planning and executing special development events throughout the year, such as major-gift receptions and DMA meetings.
• Serving as lead in creating IMPACT, the periodic development newsletter, including creating an annual production schedule, recommending content, creating text, securing photos and working with vendor on design.
• Assisting with national collections, including preparing collection schedule annually and distributing it to parishes and envelope companies.

Office Support Activities

• Submitting departmental invoices to business office for payment.
• Routing all telephone calls to appropriate development staff.
• Assisting in maintaining development department timeline.
• Providing support as needed for any and all development activities.
• Coordinating and assisting in managing department vendor relationships.
• Lay Appeal Chairperson Coordinator-responsible for tracking and retaining parish Appeal chairperson information and disseminating operational and marketing information to the LACs regarding the annual Appeal.
• Editing and proofreading text, brochure and letter copy for the CDO as necessary.
• Formatting and distributing electronic communications to parish pastors and development donors as necessary.
• Performing normal clerical activities – copying, addressing envelopes, sending information to parishes, etc.

Knowledge, Skills, & Experience

• 2-4 years experience in a position within a complex organizational environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of Windows based Microsoft Office word processing, Excel, database, spreadsheet and internet explorer programs; knowledge of Raisers’ Edge software/database a plus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Self-sufficient/self-starter with majority of tasks completed independently
• Ability to recommend and make improvements to current structures/protocols to increase efficiency
• Works well in a quiet environment as well as being a team player
• Ability to initiate and nurture interdepartmental collaborations for various projects

This position requires some evening/weekend work throughout of the year.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or 2-4 years direct related experience preferred

St. Pius X Church
Montville, NJ
December 22, 2022

St. Pius X Church in Montville, NJ is seeking a Director of Music. The responsabilities include planning and providing music for 4 weekend liturgies, Holy Days, Confirmation, First Communion, Weddings, Funerals and other services. The candidate will be responsible for directing the adult choir, the children's choir, and supervise and work with a paid cantor. The Parish has an annual Christmas Concert that the Director of Music will be responsible for.

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in music is required. Please forward resume and two letters of recommendation to Rev. Mark Olenowski., to [email protected].

St. Catherine of Siena
Mountain Lakes, NJ
March 28, 2022

St Catherine of Siena seeks a dynamic, energetic faith filled disciple to server as Confirmation and Youth Minister Coordinator to help facilitate the evangelization formation and discipleship of Middle and High School Students in our parish.

Job Description

The youth minister/confirmation coordinator provides vision and coordination for the parish’s efforts in ministry to young people from 7th through 12th grades. This includes weekly catechesis for grades 7-10, Confirmation preparation, peer leader training, and monthly youth nights.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Develops, implements, and directs a faith formation program for middle school and high school students that supports a life-long deepening of the Catholic faith by forming the hearts and minds of young people; both gaining knowledge in the teachings of the Church and creating opportunities for them to encounter Christ in a personal way. • Develop and implements curriculum goals for Religious Education programs including the 7th and 8th grade curriculum, as well as a 2-year Confirmation preparation program for 9th and 10th grade students.
• Selects appropriate catechetical material based on diocesan guidelines.
• Integrates the liturgical life of the parish into the religious education curriculum.
• Identifies service opportunities for youth.
• Develops “Youth Nights” for 9th-12th graders that provide opportunities for students to come together for prayer, social events, and service to the community.
• Recruit and train recently confirmed high school students to be Peer Leaders.
• Organizes and implements Peer Leader Retreat
• Organizes and implements annual Confirmation Retreat; conducts weekly meetings with Peer Leaders to plan and prepare for the retreat.
• Provide training to catechists in the 7th-10th grade religious education program.
• Recruits and trains adult volunteers to help with youth program. • Coordinates annual service trip with CatholicHEART Workcamp; recruits participants and chaperones; conducts 3-4 pre-trip meetings.
• Collaborate with the DRE on opportunities for family catechesis; i.e: coordinating the Living Rosary, developing and teaching 2-3 sessions in the Family Catechesis program. • Collaborate with Music Minister for youth Holy Hour in Adoration, liturgy for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, Catholic Studies or related field is preferred, but previous experience will be considered.
• Solid understanding of Catholic beliefs, formal Catholic certification a plus, 3 plus years experience leading sacramental preparation and religious formation programs.
• Leadership qualities as well as team spirit.
• Good organizational skills, communication skills and people skills.
• Relates well to teenagers, familiarity with community.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to the changing environment concerning teen and society.
• Attend Ministry Conference/Seminars and workshops on adolescent issues.

Please send resume and cover letter with references to St. Catherine of Siena Director of Religious Education Lisa Gervasio at [email protected]

Job ID#: 134571153775
Posted: August 1,2022
Expires: September 30, 2022
Category: Youth Ministry

Terms: Full-Time Employee
Experince: 0-2 Years
Education: Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay: Salary

Send applications or inquires ro: [email protected]

Job Description 

St. Mary's Parish in Denville is looking to fill a posion for a youth minister and confirmation coordinator. 
Experince in youth ministry is not essential, but very much desiered. 
A backround in Theology or Catholic Studies is strongly perferred, but at the vey least a candidate must have a through and comprehensive knowledge of the Church's teachings an the entirty of the catholic faith. Must be fully-initiated and paracating Catholic. The youth minister, will work with the support of the PArochial vicar in the planning and execution of these activites. 

The responsibilites of the youth minister would entail:

• Building Christ Centered relationships with middle/high school youth 
• Planning and execution of weekly youth events ranging from social, to prayer oriented, to exclusivley formational 
• Coordination of the confirmation program 
  • Weekly preparatory classes 
  • Possible mentorship meetings
  • Working with the confirmation retreat 
• Possible coordination of a young adult ministry 
  • Weekly events
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• a cover letter (no longer than 1 page)
• a resume (no longer than 2 pages)
• contact information for two refernces.

About the Employer

Responsible for performing a variety of semi-skilled work in the maintenance, preventative maintenance, repairs, minor alterations including carpentry, plumbing, heating/air conditioning, minor electrical, and limited janitorial work of the buildings, facilities, and fixtures of various diocesan owned and leased facilities.

This position requires the incumbent to manage daily, weekly and monthly responsibilities with great efficiency and attention to detail.  Will be given priorities by manager.  Candidate must be available to support events on nights and weekends periodically. Employee must know their personal abilities and limitations when assessing projects and request professional / additional assistance to ensure their personal safety and minimize loss of assets.

Facility and Plant Maintenance (100% of time)

Responsibilities include all routine, preventative, predictive and emergency maintenance issues, special event set up and breakdown and limited janitorial responsibilities including:

• Maintain facilities, equipment and buildings including carpentry, minor electrical, painting, plumbing, heating, air conditioning and mechanical systems using proper means and methods*
• Inspect facility to identify building maintenance needs; repair and maintain as identified. *
  • Doors, locks and door hardware
  • Light fixtures
  • HVAC systems
  • Roof drains/gutters
• Event and room setup and breakdown (may require evenings and weekends)
• Responds to emergency maintenance requests as required (afterhours and weekends) *
• Keep maintenance, mechanical and storage areas neat and organized
• Communicate with vendors to place service calls/orders and keep proper vendor records as directed by supervisor
• HVAC system operation
  • Pump rotation
  • Perform filter changes on all air handlers and fan coil units
  • Coordinate required service by maintenance company as required
• Janitorial services
  • Ensure neat, clean and safe facilities (offices, restrooms, corridors, meeting rooms, chapel, dining room and kitchen)
  • Inspect light fixtures throughout facility and replace bulbs as needed

Requirements:

• Hands on experience in facility maintenance and janitorial responsibilities required
• Ability to safely use various hand & power tools (circular/reciprocating saw, drill, etc.)

Required to perform certain physical tasks, from time to time, and must know their own physical limitations to ensure their safety.  Will have to drive vehicles owned by the Diocese of Paterson from time to time around the campus and off campus including a pickup truck with a plow.

Ability to lift 50- 75 lbs.

Ability to climb ladders.

Use of both hands and arms to grasp, manipulate and assemble.

Ability to lift arms over head.

Ability to stand for long periods of time

If interested, please send resume to [email protected]