Director of School Ministry - St Hubert High School

DIRECTOR OF SCHOOL MINISTRY

St. Hubert High School

7320 Torresdale Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19136

Position Overview

The Director of School Ministry oversees the School Ministry Program at St Hubert High School.  The School Ministry Program is the heart of the Archdiocesan Secondary Schools.  In collaboration with the school administration, the Director of School Ministry provides liturgical experiences, which are excellent; faith formation opportunities which foster intentional discipleship; and retreats which bring students and faculty into a one on one encounter with Jesus Christ.

The Director of School Ministry is also a teaching member of the Theology Department at the school.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

LITURGY, WORSHIP, AND PRAYER

• Plan, coordinate and execute class/school liturgies, schedule daily masses and intentions.

• Schedule and supervise student sacristans and liturgical ministers.

• Coordinate liturgical music for all liturgies, and compose and publish worship resources.

• Oversee sacristy and liturgical needs.

• Schedule and coordinate Penance Services for the school community.

RETREATS

• Collaborate, plan, execute, and evaluate dynamic, engaging, and meaningful student and faculty retreats.

FAITH FORMATION AND CHRISTIAN SERVICE  

• Collaborate with administration to provide an overall faith formation plan and vibrant school Christian service program.

• Promote a culture of vocational awareness, particularly to the priesthood and religious life.

            ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

• Create the master school ministry calendar for spiritual life during the school year.

• Oversee and manage school ministry budget.

• Attend administration and staff meetings.

• Promote and support student life and school activities per the administration’s directives.

• Scheduling and steering meetings of adult and student campus ministry teams.

• Providing pastoral counseling to students and staff and collaborating with the guidance department and administration on the spiritual health and well-being of the school community.

• Participating in meetings/workshops sponsored by the Office of Catechetical Formation for School Ministry.

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a practicing Catholic, willing to uphold Catholic moral teaching and leading a life consistent with the Catholic Faith.

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies from a Catholic college or university.

• Previous experience in secondary education, campus ministry, youth ministry or parish life preferred.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, email and social media preferred.

  Interested parties should send cover letter, resume, list of references and salary requirements electronically to Mr. James J. Molnar, Human Resources Director for Secondary Schools at [email protected]

   Please note DSM – HU- 2020 in subject line.

• Deadline for application is August 17, 2020.

PA required clearances and Safe Environment certifications and official transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants.

Applicants must provide a letter of recommendation from the pastor of the parish in which the applicant is registered.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese. 

Any employee with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace is encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of Human Resources.  Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal.  Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applications without regards to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Office of Catholic Education at 215-587-3700.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In keeping with Church teachings on social justice, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity.  This policy governs all aspects of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, benefits and access to training.

As a religious organization, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is also bound by Canon Law and Catholic teachings.  For this reason, there may be occasions when an employee’s failure to adhere to the truths of the Catholic faith are a factor in employment-related decisions.  In the event an employee fails to adhere to, or takes a position publicly that is contrary to, Catholic doctrine and teachings, or any policy or procedure maintained by the Archdiocese, the employee may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

Employment practices will not be influenced by an individual’s legally protected status or any other basis as may be required by local, state and/or federal law as those laws apply to the Archdiocese.