Employment and Volunteering Opportunities
Diocese of Reno YOUTH and FAMILY MINISTRY
Job Title: Coordinator of Youth and Family Ministry
Department: Faith Formation and Evangelization
Reports to: Office of the Bishop
FLSA status: Exempt
Current Status: Full-time
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The coordinator of Youth and Family Ministry office will provide leadership and support for
parish programs of youth ministry and family formation post the sacrament of Confirmation by
working directly with parish leaders, to identify and develop resources to encourage a variety of
faith encounters, while supporting the coordination of activities and regular meetings for youth
leadership and catholic families. The coordinator will be responsible for offering professional
development training to enhance youth ministry leaders at the deanery level, collaborating with
the youth leaders at each parish and deanery to enable youth to discern their vocational call
and develop a heart of discipleship. Promotion of youth programs and activities on the diocesan
level, including the Youth Leaders Council; service projects, summer camps/retreats; and local
youth rallies/conferences as determined by the Office of the Bishop. The primary objectives of
these programs are to model for the youth how to put their learned faith into action. Lastly, he
or she will work alongside the faith formation office to offer family events to promote the goals
outlined in the USCCB committees of Laity, Marriage, Family Life, and Youth to enhance parish
faith communities while broadening the awareness of living out their catholic identity as a
family and supporting the domestic church.
RESPONSIBILITIES specific to the role
• Supervise, advise, and support Youth Ministry at the parish and deanery level.
• Visit all parishes to connect with pastors, ministry leaders, youth adult advocates, and
parents to assess needs and offer support, direction, and resources.
• Coordinate youth leader training and evaluate its implementation across the parish and
deanery with the parish youth adult advocate.
• Provide outreach to youth in advocacy, evangelization, justice and service, leadership
development, community life, and prayer/worship.
• Foster youth involvement in parish life, including serving in various ministerial roles,
parish committees, and outreach to support evangelization efforts.
• Promote good morale, adequate communication, and cooperative teamwork with those
in youth ministry.
• Articulate and support the mission and goals of the Diocese
• Support and be able to explain the mission and priorities of the diocese.
• Serve as a resource to the Bishop on youth ministry and family formation issues.
• Evaluate and determine the needs of the families at the parish and deanery level to offer
quarterly events to support the domestic church.
• Ensure that all the youth are safe by safeguarding the requirements set forth by the Safe
Environment office.
• Maintain adequate records of the diocese’s youth ministry and family life activities.
• Provide and maintain youth ministry and family life resources for staff and parish use.
RESPONSIBILITEIS specific to the employee
•Help create a productive and harmonious work environment.
•Serve as a team player with diocesan staff and fulfill the responsibilities of a diocesan-level
employee and colleagues in the Diocesan Pastoral Center.
• Regularly collaborate with the Diocesan Faith Formation and Adult Ministry offices to ensure
that all programs and initiatives in youth ministry and family life align.
•Fulfill other responsibilities as assigned by the Bishop or the employee’s supervisor.
• Work collaboratively with and serve as a resource to pastoral leaders and parish leaders in
youth ministry and family life. Seek to establish and develop programs at parishes centered on
cultivating and enhancing relationships with youth and families that lead them to Christ.
•Provide formation experiences and support for parishes by scheduling presenters and
providing guidance and support to attendees using the Catechetical Institute.
•Attend at least one national convention, retreat, or meeting on youth ministry or family life per
year.
•Maintain memberships in national youth ministry organizations and collaborate with other
diocesan directors of youth ministry and family life on a regional level.
•Work to develop a network of support and ideas for the continued development of youth
ministry and family life best practices suggested by the USCCB committees of Laity, Marriage,
Family Life, and Youth.
•Attend diocesan staff meetings, retreats, and other staff events.
•Update the diocesan website and social media accounts regularly to reflect current
information.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Committed to evangelization and a practicing Catholic.
• A joy for the catholic faith, the youth, and the support of catholic families in our diocese.
• Working knowledge of Vatican II Documents and the ability to apply them to life and
ministry
• Degree in Youth Ministry, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, or equivalent
• Minimum of three years of successful diocesan or parish experience in the appropriate
areas of ministry.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills, especially in planning and leadership
development.
• Proficiency/experience with social media, word processing, spreadsheets, and other
computer skills.
Suggested resources to implement and promote youth encounter:
Promote participation and offer guidance, support, and consultation to parishes and individuals
interested in attending national/international events, such as the National Catholic Youth
Conference, World Youth Day, Catholic Heart Work Camp, Steubenville Conferences, or other
such events as determined by the Office of the Bishop.
Youth Ministry Programs to follow:
Ablaze Youth Ministry
• Ablaze Youth carries out dynamic, engaging, and transformational youth ministry in
parishes and outreach missions. We work in a team setting, placing missionaries in parishes and
neighborhoods to carry out the ministry. We run youth nights, empower volunteers, lead small
groups, and run retreats and prayer nights, all to help young people grow as disciples of Jesus in
His Church.
• Contact: admin@ablaze.us (979) 485-9910
JMJ Ministries:
Inspired in part by Venerable Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, JMJ Missions is a team of Catholic
evangelists dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ by being “all things to all people,”
yet fully in-step with the Catholic faith. Whether it’s through in-person talks, online videos, our
podcast, or our social media presence, we hope to inspire souls to know and understand the
reality of God and His unconditional love.
Life Teen:
• Contact: Helena Heffernan – Regional Coordinator for Arizona, California and Nevada –
Office: 1-800-809-3902 ext.112 – hheffernan@lifeteen.com
NET Ministries
Maria Gonzalez |Western Regional Scheduling Administrator | NET Ministries
651.450.6833 ext. 505
mariah@netusa.org
Torchbearer Ministries:
• https://www.torchbearerministries.com/ignite
• Contact: Connor McLaughlin – Founder / CEO 657.201.7215 –
torchbearerministries@risermediallc.com
Totus Tuus (Summer Program)
https://totustuus.church/what-totus-tuus#tab–1
Youth Minister Training Programs:
• NFCYM https://nfcym.org/programs/
• YDisciple (They have a Youth Ministry program as well)
• Marathon Youth Ministry
Job Title: Director of Religious Education
Reports to: Pastor
FLSA status: Exempt – Full time
Director of Religious Education (DRE)
● Under the direction of the Pastor the DRE coordinates, implements and
evaluates all Parish Religious Education programs which includes Children’s
Catechesis, Sacramental preparation for First Communion, Confirmation and
those children of Catechetical Age who desire to be Catholic.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
● Implement and direct the Religious Education program
○ Setting the curriculum in accord with diocesan standards
○ Setting the yearly calendar
○ Recruit, train and evaluate volunteers for the program
○ Maintaining diocesan and parish policies
● Participation in Parish Meetings
○ Monthly staff meetings
○ Monthly ministry team meetings
○ Weekly meetings with Pastor
● Participate in diocesan meetings/gatherings
● Children’s Catechesis: (Kindergarten through 5th grade (including special
education)
○ Recruiting, training, formation and support of catechists
○ Certifying catechists through the diocesan program
○ Organizing “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” for Sundays
● First Reconciliation and First Communion: (1st/2nd grade students)
○ Working with the school to provide for those families that desire to
celebrate these sacraments
○ Developing curriculum and calendar that adhere to diocesan requirements
○ Catechizing parents of children seeking First Reconciliation and First
Eucharist
○ Providing a “retreat” experiences for First Reconciliation and First
Eucharist which includes rehearsals, ensuring that parents have done
their share of sacramental preparation, and that the children learn new
things at their “retreat”
○ Planning, rehearsing and coordinating liturgies for First Reconciliation and
First Eucharist.
● Confirmation Program (6th – 7th Grade; +/-High School)
○ Working with the school for those students who are eligible
○ Developing curriculum, calendar and meeting diocesan requirements
○ Recruiting, training and evaluating volunteers
○ Holding parent meetings, sponsor meetings, notebooks, and overseeing
paperwork (saint paper, sponsor work, bishop’s letter, developing
calendar, baptismal certificates, required retreats)
● OCIA for Children (ages 7+)
○ Developing curriculum and calendar
○ Ensuring diocesan requirements and standards
○ Finding materials, meeting regularly with catechists and catechizing
parents
○ Ensuring that the young people are prepared for the three sacraments of
initiation
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
● Practicing, faith-filled Catholic committed to the church and its mission.
● Minimum five years broad-based education and formal Catechetical training
● Must be able to work independently with varying work hours based on the needs
of the job.
● Submit and pass Fingerprint background check and maintain certification in the
Protecting God’s Children program.
OTHER:
● This is a full time position (40 hours per week), generally working in the parish
office.
● Medical insurance, pension plan and a 403b retirement plan are available.
● Being bilingual and having the capacity to work with computers and especially
Microsoft Office is a plus
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Reno NV announces that we are seeking applicants for the Position of Director of Religious Education (DRE). Applications must be received by June 30, 2025. Successful candidates will be interviewed and submit to fingerprinting.
Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church is located at 1138 Wright Street, Reno, NV. We are part of the Diocese of Reno. The parish has approximately 1300 households registered, with over 100 children registered in religious education each year, in addition to around 70 in First Communion preparation. The Our Lady of the Snows school has an enrollment of around 380 students (K-8).
The DRE oversees the Religious Education of students within the public school system as well as those preparing for First Communion and Confirmation in both school settings.
Applications are to be sent to Mrs. Shauna Meyers through mail or via email Shauna@olsparish.com.
Little Flower School community provides children a Catholic education rooted in high academic expectations, leadership, and service opportunities in a faith-filled environment.
Job Description: We are looking for a Grant Writer to join our team and lead our efforts in securing funding to help our organization operate throughout the year.
The Grant Writer’s responsibilities include researching grant opportunities, writing compelling grant proposals to acquire funding, and working with our leadership team to ensure we have enough capital each year. Ultimately, you will work with our leadership team to understand our financial needs and ensure we attain funding.
- Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, or related field.
- 3-5 years of grant writing or fundraising experience with proven track record to secure grants
- Strong written communication and project management skills.
- Knowledge of fundraising information sources and experience with fundraising techniques and strategies.
- Job Duties:
- Identify and research potential grant opportunities for LFS or in partnership with other catholic schools in the region.
- Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals to meet LFS fundraising/grant goals.
- Follow up on the progress of submitted grants, track, monitor and report quarterly ogress to LFS Board
- Collaborate with different departments (principal and Fr. Paul) to compile financials and data.
- Lead and manage major fundraising efforts throughout the school year.
Little Flower School community provides children a Catholic education rooted in high academic expectations, leadership, and service opportunities in a faith-filled environment.
Requirements:
- Ability to manage your time efficiently.
- Work well when supervisors are not present.
- Ability to lift at least 25 pounds.
- Handle basic maintenance, building repairs, cleaning and other janitorial work during the school day.
- Able to work safely with a variety of cleaning supplies.
- High school diploma.
- Able to use basic cleaning equipment.
Little Flower Catholic School Cleaning Guidelines
- Classrooms
- Clean door and around light switches
- Dust all surfaces.
- Clean desktops and then white boards
- Clean sinks, remove any rings and clean and refill all dispensers.
- Empty trash
- Vacuum
- Restrooms
- Clean walls and partitions (wipe down and remove graffiti)
- Clean and re-move rings from toilets and urinals
- Scour and clean all sinks and fixtures.
- Clean and refill all dispensers.
- Mop daily.
- Office
- Clean door and around light switches
- Dust all surfaces.
- Clean door and around light switches
- Wipe down sick room.
- Empty trash
- Vacuum
- Faulty Lounges
- Clean door and around light switches
- Dust all surfaces.
- Clean door and around light switches
- Clean sick room
- Empty trash
- Vacuum
- Hallways
- Spot clean walls as needed.
- Clean drinking fountains
- Vacuum
- Make notes for future repairs
Detail:
- This is an hourly position, 4 hours a day 5 days a week for 39 weeks.
- This position will not qualify for insurance.
- This position will qualify for pension.
Workday: 3:30-7:30pm
Contact: Annie Di Loreto, adiloreto@littleflowerschoolnv.org or 775-323-2931
Job Summary: The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.
Job Summary: The Art Teacher will be responsible for developing in each student an interest in and the ability for creative expression in visual terms, using skills and techniques of artistic expression consistent with school guidelines; to develop aesthetic understandings and appreciations; to discover and develop talents of students in the field of art.
General classroom Protocol
- Overall Atmosphere
- Welcoming
- Positive
- Professional
- Well organized
- Students learning
- Students are engaged and challenged.
- Learning environment is based around faith, knowledge, and compassion.
- Positive Behavioral Support systems are in place.
- Parents are continually informed of their son/daughter(s) progress.
Our classrooms are often the first impression people have of our school. The classrooms should be welcoming. The classroom is a positive place where a student can come to work toward specific goals set before them in the class objectives. The teacher is to be positive, organized, outgoing, confident, collaborative and compassionate. The classrooms should be clean and free from clutter. It should be visually pleasing and in essence demonstrate who we are – a Catholic, family-oriented school.
Requirements
- Current and valid Nevada teaching certification
- Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the school’s policies and procedures.
- Strong moral values and discipline
- Knowledge of CPR
- Ability to maintain a positive culture within the classroom.
- Ability to communicate accolades and concern to parents and students in an effective, professional and collaborative model.
- Ability to recognize student strengths and differentiate the learning opportunities in order to build on individual student success.
- Complete all Vitrus ( Protecting God’s Children) classes and modules in a timely manner.
- Parsticipate in the requires diocese program in order to become “catechesis certified”.
- Become familiar with the Faculty and Student Handbook
Job Expectations
- Develop a learning environment with clear goals and expectations.
- Strive to teach Catholic values by personal example as well as by explicit instruction.
- Teach and act consistently in accordance with the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church and the philosophy of the school as well as Diocesan policies and regulations.
- Create standards based weekly/daily lesson plans in PlanBook that are engaging and exciting for the kids, encouraging them to want to come to school.
- Use grade level standards to best deliver content while using whole group, small group and independent practice depending on the student(s) learning needs.
- Offer praise and encouragement to students when they do well and when they are struggling; teaching them that they have the power to do well in school no matter what.
- Teach knowledge and skills in art, including drawing, painting, lettering, and art history
- Provide instruction by which students develop aesthetic concepts and appreciations and the ability to make qualitative judgments about art
- Demonstrate techniques in activities such as drawing and painting
- Provide individual and small-group instruction to adapt the curriculum to the needs of students with varying intellectual and artistic abilities, and to accommodate a variety of instructional activities
- Instruct students in proper care and use of tools and equipment
- Organize storage areas and control use of materials, equipment and tools to prevent loss or abuse, and to minimize time required for distribution and collection
- Evaluate each student’s performance and growth in knowledge and aesthetic understandings, and prepare progress reports
- Select and requisition instructional materials, tools, instructional aids, and maintain required inventory records
- Plan and present art displays and exhibitions designed to exhibit students’ work for the school and the community
- Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities
- Communicate with parents on pupil progress
- Participate in curriculum and other developmental programs, such as after school art club
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Administration
- Participation in PLC – be an active member of the group and adhere to norms set within your PLC.
Detail:
- This is an hourly position, 14 hours per week for 36 weeks. Instruction will occure for 45 minutes per class, kinder through 8th grade. There is about 3 hours of prep time built in.
- This position will not qualify for insurance.
- This position will not qualify for pension.
This is Monday-Friday 1pm-8pm.
Interested applicants please email a cover letter and application to: edgar_villanueva78@hotmail.com
Part time positions available.
Contact: Becca Chappell at 775-283-0261
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES OPEN WITHIN THE CHANCERY OFFICE, PARISHES AND SCHOOLS. WE WELCOME ALL QUALIFIED PERSONS TO APPLY FOR THESE POSITIONS!
All interested persons must complete an application. Employment will be contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a background check and completing the Safe Environment requirements.
Applications and necessary documents maybe downloaded from here:
VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION
The mission of the Diocese survives and thrives through its many volunteers. We welcome all who wish to volunteer. So that a Safe Environment is maintained, all volunteers who have regular access to children and vulnerable adults must submit an application, have a background check and fulfill the Protecting God’s Children requirements.
Those necessary documents are: