Employment Opportunities

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish in College Station, Texas seeks a strong leader and collaborator to fill the role of Community and Evangelization Director. The ideal candidate will be a practicing Catholic, highly organized, creative, effective in communication with a passion for the Catholic faith and community. The Director of Community and Evangelization provides the vision, coordination, and implementation of efforts to promote community and evangelization at the parish. This includes managing a wide range of current community and evangelization events and programs while also exploring new ways to develop both aspects of parish life. This position will work closely with the Pastor and Parish Leadership Team to implement the community and evangelization programs as part of the parish vision.

This is a full-time, on-site position that requires working some evenings and weekends as necessary to provide program support and meet with volunteers.

Job Summary:
The Community and Evangelization Director provides the vision, coordination, and implementation of efforts to promote community and evangelization at the parish. This includes managing a wide range of current community and evangelization events and programs while also exploring new ways to develop both aspects of parish life. This position will work closely with the Pastor and Parish Leadership Team to implement the community and evangelization programs as part of the parish vision.
 
This position will require you to work evenings and weekends as necessary to provide program support and meet with volunteers.    

Essential Job Duties: 

• Plan and direct current community events at the parish such as, but not limited to, AquinasFest, Garage Sale, and World Marriage Celebration.
• Oversee all parish groups established for specific communities such as Family of One and Senior luncheon.
• Create and implement new initiatives to promote community at the parish to meet the needs of various groups of people.
• Plan and direct current evangelization events at the parish, such as, but not limited to Welcome Weekends.
• Create and implement new evangelization efforts, both within the parish and outside the parish, to engage various groups of people such as, but not limited to, the unchurched and inactive Catholics.
• Establish and implement a process of engaging new members to our parish and incorporating them into parish life.
• Manage all parish volunteer groups affiliated with these events such as St. Lawrence Grill Guild, Welcome Committee, and Special Events Committee.
• Recruit and maintain volunteers to help plan and implement community and evangelization programs.  
• Make sure that all volunteers meet Diocese of Austin EIM (Ethics and Integrity in Ministry) requirements
• Act as a parish liaison in community programs and affairs as required.
• Be an active member of parish life, participating in other programs and ministries as requested by the Pastor.

• Complete any other duties as assigned by the Pastor, or his delegate. 

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  

• Be a practicing Roman Catholic with sound moral character and a contagious faith.
• Have a servant’s heart and a desire to view this position as a ministry/calling.
• Have a prayerful disposition to work with clergy, volunteers, staff, parents, children, and challenging people.
• Have a willingness to learn and ability to take responsibility.
• Understand theology, catechesis, ecclesiology, catechism of the Catholic Church, Liturgy, and Scripture.
• Be an organized and inspiring team leader.
• Able to communicate well and in a Christian way.
• Competent in computer skills, Microsoft Office, and web interface.
• Willing to work flexible hours.
• Certification or degree in Catechesis/Theology/Ministry preferred.
• Knowledge of the parish and the community is a plus.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Trainings:  Bachelor’s degree required.
Experience:  5-years relevant work/volunteer experience preferred
Language:  English language skills required. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
Catholic Requirement: Required.
Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be certified in the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry within90 days of employment and maintain certification throughout the employment period.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.

St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish seeks caring, nurturing individuals to fill the role of Infant Teacher and Music Teacher at our Child Development Center.

The ideal candidate for the role of Infant Teacher will have a passion for caring for infants along with previous experience in a licensed childcare center, specifically with the infant age group.

The ideal candidate for our Specials room teacher will be an active, energetic, and motivated individual who will lead our kids in dancing, singing, performing and occasionally making art projects and playing games. Must have a love for kids and the arts. 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Able to work a set schedule between the hours of 7:00am-6:00pm.
• Complete a minimum of 24 hours of required training each year (provided by center)
• Have at least 6 months' experience in a licensed childcare facility or school setting OR be willing to obtain 8 hours of pre-service training
• Pass FBI fingerprinting and background checks
• Obtain CPR/First Aid Training
• Complete Ethics & Integrity in Ministry (EIM) training

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life, long-term disability and short-term disability insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off accrual (8 hours per month)
• Paid parental, bereavement, and jury duty leave
• Employee childcare discount
• Professional development assistance
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Our parish is seeking a talented, engaging individual to fill the role of Youth Ministry Music Associate. See full job description and apply HERE

Classification: Part Time

Brief Job Summary:
The Youth Ministry Music Associate is an integral part of the youth ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Parish.  This position is responsible for leading all praise & worship music at all youth ministry events as well as assisting with the Youth Ensemble at Sunday 5:30pm Mass. Availability must include some evenings and weekends. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Have a deep knowledge of the Catholic faith with the ability to share the faith with others.
• Ability to play and to improvise on guitar or keyboard as well as reading music.
• Versatile musical knowledge and styles including standard modern Catholic music, traditional hymns, and Praise & Worship style of music.
• Be able to lead a Core Team of volunteers through clear communication and organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education and Trainings:  Bachelor’s Degree or in pursuit of a Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience:  1-2 years of youth ministry experience preferred.
• Language:  English language skills required. 
• Catholic Requirement: Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with a solid understanding of theology.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Must be certified in Diocese of Austin EIM within 90 days of employment and maintain certification throughout the employment period.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.