Youth Faith Formation

Church & Missions Full Time

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About the Department:

The mission of the department is to build the Kingdom of God by supporting, training, and resourcing the parishes of the Archdiocese of New York in their ministry to evangelize and form young people and their families from birth to twelfth grade. Made up of a team of ministry experts and consultants that work collaboratively, the department marries the richness of Catholic Church with understanding of the needs of today’s children, youth, and families to foster disciples of Jesus in the community of the Catholic faith.

 


Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities:

  • The Digital Learning and Technology Specialist oversees instructional technology for the Department of Youth Faith Formation and works collaboratively to ensure learning content is delivered in the most effective manner in an on-line environment.
  • Carry out the mission and core values of the department and the archdiocese in implementing best pedagogical uses of instructional technology as well as in helping to build and nourish a culture of disciplined and redemptive use of personal devices with formation leaders, so they can assist parents and young people.
  • Engage in training and education regarding learning in the digital environment and the support and management of the departmental websites and digital communications.
  • Work with all archdiocesan ministries to further the archdiocesan mission to live, proclaim, and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ
  • Create standards for and maintain the quality of digital learning for the department
  • Oversee the implementation of the learning management system (LMS)
  • In collaboration with the director of ministry formation, design and upload online courses for individualized learning and paths to certification
  • Collaborate closely with the director of ministry formation to ensure quality online formation including designing and updating courses, assisting faculty, running and sending reports
  • Confer regularly with the IT staff to ensure adequate infrastructure and support
  • Plan and conduct professional development regarding technology and ministry for staff and faith formation leaders
  • Provide parish faith formation leaders with tools to assist parents and young people to use technology, media, and social media in a way that reflects their Catholic values
  • Manage the learning management system’s database including the creation of reporting mechanisms
  • Work collaboratively with departmental team and the director of ministry formation to develop effective opportunities to meet the identified learning needs of their constituents
  • Develop relevant technology and program job aids and “introduction to use” courses
  • Maintain and update content on the websites as needed by the department
  • Maintain, schedule, and update social media content as needed by the department
  • Stay current with developments in hardware, software, and apps and make recommendations
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of departmental gatherings and events
  • Provide monthly content for departmental newsletter
  • Collaborate on the planning and implementation of departmental events and gatherings
  • Submit periodic project reports to the Executive Director
  • Attend departmental team and working-group meetings
  • Liaise with others nationally who engage in similar technical activities
  • Complete other duties as needed

Required Education, Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in information technology, digital learning, computer science, or corporate training (equivalent experience will be considered)
  • Experience in digital learning
  • Proficient in working with learning management systems and course authoring tools such as Articulate Rise
  • Actively growing in one’s faith and able to be a witness of Christ through a life of authenticity and integrity as a Roman Catholic in good standing
  • Exhibit a continually growing expertise on the trends, methods, teachings, and research in digital learning and technology and ministry
  • Strong interpersonal skills, organizational, time-management, and communication skills
  • Interculturally competent with a strong sensitivity and awareness of the multicultural reality of the archdiocese
  • Enjoys being an active member of a team in a joyful work environment
  • Self-motivated and pro-active in completing responsibilities in a timely fashion
  • Able to work flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends, as needed
  • Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook) and online navigation and research
  • Expertise with a variety of technological tools used for learning and formation (e.g. digital projectors, laptops, tablets, smart phones, etc.)
  • Proficient in Articulate a plus

 


Compensation range for this position is: $65-75k.

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