To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Mary Elise Zellmer at MaryElise.Zellmer@archny.org
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position:
Part Time Paid Internship for the Office of Young Adult Outreach
Department:
Office of Young Adult Outreach
Mission:
The Young Adult Outreach Internship program is a great opportunity for a young adult to learn the ins and outs of Young Adult Ministry. Working with the largest Archdiocesan Young Adult Outreach program in the country, the intern will have the unique opportunity to help run events, strategize on evangelization, complete office work, and attend meetings.
Responsibilities:
- Perform all that is asked from the Director of Young Adult Outreach.
- Attend and assist at various young adult events, requiring nights and weekends.
- Attend Young Adult Masses throughout the year from the various Young Adult Groups.
- Help the Director of Young Adult Outreach set up the Archdiocesan Leaders meeting 3 times a year. (Primarily helping with emails).
- Assist the Director and team with the Young Adult Mass.
- Assist the team with the Love & Responsibility Summer Series.
- Sometimes assist the Region 3 Coordinator with the “You Did It To Me” Apostolic program.
- Help to set up/take down all required young adult events.
- Assist with the Life to the Full Book Club.
- Assist with other Love and Life programs.
- Help in preparations of the weekly Catholic NYC email blast.
- Assist with Archdiocesan monthly Holy Hours.
- Attend all Leaders’ Meetings.
- Greet all visitors who come to the Young Adult Office.
- Answer phone calls when necessary.
- Enter emails collected at young adult events into the CatholicNYC website.
- Assisting with various tasks that come up throughout the year.
Performance Standards:
- Represent the Archdiocese in a professional and positive manner.
- Implement all that is asked from the Director of Office of Young Adult Outreach.
- Complete on time all assignments given by the Operations Manager.
- Attend at least one young adult event a week.
- Work part-time, but at least 22 hours a week.
Requirements:
- Committed to live, and ability to articulate, the teachings of the Catholic Church.
- Good leadership experience and abilities.
- Good social and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to be flexible and work well in a team.
- Two years of college education required.
The “Department of Education – Superintendent of Schools Office” is looking for a Northwest/South Bronx Regional Superintendent.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Regional Superintendent of Catholic Schools – Northwest/South Bronx Region
The Catholic School system of the Archdiocese of New York is one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Under the leadership of outstanding educators, our Catholic schools raise the academic expectations of students, educate for service and preach the Gospel message.
The Archdiocese of New York has established a Regional system of schools. We are seeking an individual to serve as a Regional Superintendent in the Northwest/South section of the Bronx. The Regional Superintendent will have direct oversight of 20-25 schools and be supported by a team which consists of support staff, instructional specialists, a business manager and a marketing specialist.
The Regional Superintendent is a transformational leader, committed to Catholic education and desiring to play a role in defining the new paradigm for Catholic schools. This is an exciting and unique leadership position which will provide the ideal candidate with the opportunity to be a part of architecturally designing the future of Catholic education. The governance and administrative structure in New York may ultimately serve as the model duplicated by many other dioceses.
The ideal candidate is a dynamic, high profile leader and practicing Catholic with extensive educational leadership experience. The candidate appointed will be a generative leader with impressive academic credentials, deep domain knowledge of Catholic school education and an innate ability to inspire confidence and drive transformational change.
The Regional Superintendent reports to the Superintendent of Catholic Schools and works collaboratively with the Regional Board of Trustees and pastors of parish based schools. Given the scale and scope of the schools within a region, the Regional Superintendent must possess constituent relationship skills and be able to lead through persuasion and servant leadership.
Archdiocese of New York-Department of Education
Regional Superintendent Job Description
This position reports to the Superintendent of Schools and provides educational leadership to the Catholic Schools in their respective Region in collaboration with the Regional School Board of Trustees and pastors of parish-based schools. Specific responsibilities include:
- Catholic Identity
In collaboration with the Associate Superintendent for Mission Effectiveness, the Regional Superintendent helps to build and reinforce a strong and authentically Catholic faith community at their schools and in their Region. Working closely with pastors, principals and the Board, the Regional Superintendent will undertake the following:
- Encourages school administration to promote/practice regular routine of prayer that includes Mass, daily prayer, seasonal devotions (i.e. Rosary, Stations of the Cross), and reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
- Confirms principals and teachers are properly certified with either Level I and Level II Catechist Certification or have a Master’s Degree in religious studies from a Catholic institution, as per the prescriptions of the union contract.
- Counsels principals to establish goals for religion exam performance and use them to evaluate incremental assessment leading to final exam.
- Advises principals how to analyze religion exam results and address needs of teachers and students.
- Assists in the effective use of the Catholic Identity Assessment Tool and collaborate with the Associate Superintendent for Mission Effectiveness in monitoring its implementation.
- Ensures all schools provide an annual retreat program for their faculty.
- Instructional
In collaboration with the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Staff Development, the Regional Superintendent creates a region-wide action plan that identifies academic goals, objectives and strategies, which are aligned with Archdiocesan goals from the strategic plan.
As the primary instructional leader for their Region of schools, the Regional Superintendent will monitor and assess the academic achievement of every school as well as the quality of its programs in conjunction with the Regional Board.
- Supervises and evaluates the effectiveness of the Instructional Specialists in attaining the academic goals of the Region.
- Monitors principal’s academic achievement goals, objectives, and long-range plans to ensure they are aligned with Regional goals.
- Holds follow-up meetings with principals of high-need schools to review action plans and strategies, conduct periodic visits to these schools, and report progress to the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Staff Development.
- Formalizes the protocol for school “walkthroughs,” identifying key elements under evaluation, procedures for communicating / addressing areas of concern and documenting results.
- Makes unannounced visits to all principals, and conducts walkthroughs to ensure effective instruction.
- Reviews all September and December school-based “action plans” and progress reports generated by data day.
- Reviews the evaluation’s summary reports for all principals and consult with each regarding his or her SMART goals.
- Provides appropriate consultation and ongoing support for schools to maintain Archdiocesan recognized AdvancEd school accreditation status.
- Promotes schools in their region to become U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Schools.
III. Leadership and Recruitment
In collaboration with the Associate Superintendent for Leadership and Recruitment, the Regional Superintendent will:
- Assists with the recruiting and training of school principals.
- Collaborates with the design and essential elements of the New Principal Formation Program, including: the New Principal Summer Institute, monthly meetings, tri-annual visits, and two annual luncheon meetings.
- Assists in mentoring at-risk principals by participating in monthly meetings to review progress, offering resources to support these principals, and counseling them out of their roles when necessary. Promotes compliance with the requirement that all principals obtain NYS Certification in Administration.
- Evaluates principals in accord with the Archdiocesan policy to determine leadership effectiveness and provide support to schools transitioning to new leadership.
- Recommends the discipline or termination of employment of principals to the Superintendent and the Board for their consideration and action.
- Coordinates the in-service training for new teachers within the Region.
- Administrative
- Serves as Superintendent’s representative on the Regional Board and Executive Committee, as requested by the Superintendent. Attends Board and committee meetings at the request of the Board and/or Superintendent of Schools.
- Keeps the Superintendent and Board informed of the condition of the Region’s educational system. Relays all communications by the Board to principals on school-related matters and receives from school personnel any communications directed to the Board.
- Acts as the Superintendent’s representative with local public school officials.
- Coordinates and plans, in conjunction with the Office of the Superintendent, Regional professional development offerings and the allocation of government resources to maximize the effectiveness of such programs.
- Promotes current and future Pathways to Excellence initiatives as they relate to further enhancing the Catholic Identity of the schools in their Region.
- Works with the Business Manager, who is charged with the oversight of the Region’s business operations.
- Oversees the education staff in the Regional Office, including the Instructional Specialist, Marketing Specialist and Regional Superintendent Assistant. (Note: While the Instructional Specialist and Marketing Specialist report directly to the Regional Superintendent, the Instructional Specialist receives administrative direction from the Associate Superintendent for Curriculum and Staff Development and the Marketing Specialist receives direction from the Associate Superintendent for Communications and Marketing.)
- Seeks to address complaints, comments and concerns regarding the educational operations of the Region that cannot be addressed by the principal. Serves as mediator in conflict resolution at the schools between individuals from the various school constituencies.
- Supports the Safe Environment Program through the collection and review of school rosters.
- Monitors the Regional Office budget in conjunction with the Parish Finance Office.
- Marketing
In collaboration with the Associate Superintendent for Communications and Marketing, the Regional Superintendent promotes the Archdiocesan student recruitment and marketing strategies to all schools in the respective Region.
- Assists schools with implementing Archdiocesan policies related to special events, awards or other recognition events, which can be leveraged to the media in conjunction with the Associate Superintendent for Communications and Marketing.
- Maintains regular communication with the Associate Superintendent for Communications and Marketing in advance of events, both positive and negative, that may require media coordination.
- Helps facilitate communication with schools on best practices with media and public relations in coordination with the Associate Superintendent for Communications and Marketing.
- Supervises, directs and evaluates the effectiveness of the Marketing Specialist, in conjunction with the Associate Superintendent of Communications and Marketing, in promoting the Archdiocesan student recruitment and marketing strategies to all schools in the Region.
The Child Nutrition Program is looking for a Field Supervisor.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
Archdiocese of New York
Department of Education/Child Nutrition Program
TITLE: Full Time Field Supervisor, Child Nutrition Program
REPORTS TO: Director, Child Nutrition Program
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the general direction of the Director the position of a Field Supervisor is to ensure school cafeteria follow proper procedures and regulations related to ordering, receiving, storing, handling, preparation, and serving of food; overseeing assigned personnel; providing information to others; and assisting with training and supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises school food service and operations.
- Evaluates cafeteria programs (ex: daily visits to school sites, standardization for food portion size, observe safety measures, etc.)
- Implements assigned activities for the purpose of complying with regulatory requirements and established guidelines.
- Inspects school lunch facilities and operations for the purpose of ensuring that standards of diet, cleanliness, health and safety are being maintained.
- Monitors school cafeterias for overall safety and sanitation for the purpose of ensuring the school food service programs is administered in accordance with federal laws, USDA regulations and Department of Health regulations.
- Participates in meetings and workshops for the purpose of conveying information required to perform functions.
- Compiles, maintains, and files a variety of records, reports and other documents such as, but not limited to:
Lunch applications (September/as needed)
Supervisor report (daily)
Management inspection checklist (weekly)
Class list & rosters (ongoing)
After school snack review-twice a year
After school inspections (daily)
Attachment G’s-Verifications (November)
Self reviews (January)
Civil rights training (August)
Direct Matches (August-November-February)
Counter sheets for breakfast-lunch-after school (monthly)
Master book (updated 3 times per year, or as needed)
Intent to return form (June)
- Conducts daily visits to review applications, rosters, breakfast and lunch production records, equipment log, food temperature log, etc.
- Establishes procedures to protect food, supplies and equipment.
- Assures compliance with federal, state and local laws, regulations, policies and procedures related to the Child Nutrition Program.
- Communicates with food service staff, school administrators, to implement improvements and changes; respond to issues and concerns related to food preparation, menus, and equipment.
- Oversees the preparation and accuracy of various reports.
- Keeps current with changes in federal, state and local policies and procedures
- Plans, develops coordinates and arranges training/retraining of food service personnel.
- Provides assistance and training in basic food service activities such as food preparation, receiving and storing, sanitation procedures and safe operation of equipment to food service personnel.
- Provides annual Civil Rights training.
- Instructs employee new techniques to improve efficiency and safety; discuss concerns with food service staff and assists with a resolution.
- Conducts internal health inspections.
- Coordinates preventative maintenance of kitchen equipment.
- Attends a variety of meeting and workshops.
- Develops a school food safety program for the preparation and service of school meals.
- Delivers applications to assigned schools.
- Delivers small wares, signage and paperwork to kitchen staff.
- Identifies students who are eligible for free school meals through DCMP website.
- Maintains DCMP findings for Inspections.
KNOWLEDGE:
- All aspects of food service operations and food preparation procedures.
- Nutritional requirements of the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs and related Federal and State regulations, including the evaluation of applications for free and reduced priced meals.
- Direct Certification Matching Process.
- Health and safety rules and regulations pertaining to food establishments, sanitation and maintenance regulations.
- Principles of HACCP, implementation and management of program.
- Wellness program.
ABILITY TO:
- Plan and implement training for food service personnel.
- Operate all kitchen equipment at school sites.
- Carry out the work of food service personnel in their absence.
- Instruct and train basic and new techniques to food service personnel.
- Read, interpret and follow rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Plan and organize work for self and others.
- Maintain records and prepare reports.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal departments and external agencies.
- Analyze situations and take an effective course of action.
- Operate standard office equipment and computers.
- Take initiative and work independently with little direction.
- Meets schedules and timelines and works under pressure.
- Work safely around kitchen hazards.
- Perform functions such as interviewing, evaluating and supervising personnel.
- Demonstrate use of good judgment in decision-making processes.
- Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Work collaboratively in a team environment.
TRAINING:
- Department of Health-Serve Safe Sanitation course
- Lawson
- NYSED-Annual workshop
- NYSED-HACCP-Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point workshop
- NYSED-Direct Certification Matching Process
- NYSED-Six Cent Certification workshop
- SIS-Student Information System
The Adult Faith Formation Office is looking for a Director of Operations.
The job description is attached.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:
ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK
Adult Faith Formation Office
Director of Operations
March 2016
Primary Responsibility: The Director of Operations assists the Director with the daily operations of the office, organizes and oversees events, communications, and manages the various programs and projects of the office.
Professional Level: At least 3 – 5 years experience in Church ministry or similar nonprofit environment.
Direct Supervisor: Director of Adult Faith Formation
Responsibilities:
- Read and absorb high volume of material including email correspondence, memos, news articles, etc. daily in order to correctly field questions, disseminate information to proper individuals, and take action accordingly.
- Assist the director in achieving the goals and objectives of the office
- Prepare statistical reports and financial data when needed
- Organize and execute special events sponsored by the office
- Maintain databases of various constituencies served by the office
- Facilitate smooth and effective communication among various directors
- Manage logistics needs including the receptionist
- Responsible for maintaining and updating digital media presence of office
- Assume responsibility for special projects
Standards of Performance:
- Support the Director in monitoring the overall goal
- Ensure the smooth day-to-day operations of the office
- Ensure the timely completion and accuracy of assigned projects
Position Requirements:
Education:
- Master’s degree required, strong interest in Theology and Evangelization
- Familiarity with basic website editing, social media
- Strong knowledge of Office Suite
Personal Characteristics:
- Intelligent, articulate, highly motivated self-starter
- Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
- Ability to relate effectively with upper management, peers and others
- Ability to independently carry out multiple and diverse tasks concurrently
- Possess initiative to constantly seek ways to improve program outcomes
- Ability to take on added responsibility as it is presented
Interested candidates should email Regina.King@archny.org.
Archdiocese of New York
The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal
Campaign Manager
December 2015
Professional Level: 1 to 3 years experience
Direct Supervisor: Senior Manager, Cardinal’s Appeal
Overview:
The Archdiocese of New York encompasses 295 parishes in the greater New York area, including the recently renovated St. Patrick’s Cathedral where Pope Francis visited this past September! The Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal (CASA) is the annual fund for the archdiocese, raising over $20 million a year, to support charitable efforts which impact countless people throughout its ten counties. We are looking for campaign managers to be a part of our growing development team. Ideal candidates possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and within a team environment. Currently, the CASA Office manages two other campaigns in addition to its annual fund – Capital Campaigns and Increased Offertory Campaigns.
Responsibilities:
- Help provide financial strength and stability to the Archdiocese of New York and its parishes by assisting in raising money for necessary capital projects, operational expenses, debt reduction, or to enhance reserves for future needs
- Meet regularly with pastors across the archdiocese to design a tailored approach in order to help the parish reach its fundraising goals
- Develop and implement strategies for increasing participation in assigned parishes
- Attend weekly staff meetings and report on individual parish progress
- Attend parish-based meetings, which can occur on some evenings and weekends
- Identification and advancement of prospects who have the capacity for greater giving
- Data management and analysis with the goal of maximizing fundraising efforts
- Draft and prepare tailored correspondence for individual parishes
- The Cardinal’s Appeal:
- Consult with 40 to 60 parishes to achieve their monetary and participation annual fund goals
- Prioritize closing gifts in the $500-$5,000 range
- Articulate the Cardinal’s Appeal message in a way that resonates with parishioners
- Assist pastor in establishing volunteer teams at parishes to maximize fundraising efforts
- Capital Campaign:
- Help parishes raise funds required to achieve their most pressing needs
- Prioritize securing pledges in the $25,000-$250,000 range
- Assist pastor in establishing leadership committees tasked with engaging prospects to commit to the campaign
- Proactively manage all parish level solicitations
- Increased Offertory Campaign:
- Work with parishes on proven methods to enhance their collections, with the goal of increasing their regular offertory by 20% or more
- Emphasize stewardship as an integral component to the success of the campaign
- Special projects and events as needed
Standards of Performance:
- Achieve financial and other non-monetary goals (i.e. participation, volunteer team establishment) with a measurable increase over the prior year’s results
- Build and maintain relationships with pastors, parish staff and volunteers
- Submit detailed parish analytical and statistical reports during the campaign in a timely fashion
- Identify 20 leadership gift prospects per year
Position Requirements:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree required
- Driver’s license required as driving is a necessity for visiting assigned parishes
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
- Experience with Raiser’s Edge a plus
- Fluency in Spanish a plus