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EMPLOYMENT

Do you possess God-given talents that could make St. Francis de Sales flourish further? Or maybe you're seeking an internship or community service opportunity? We're always looking for talent and a kind heart. We think your picture might be a beautiful addition to our staff page in the near future!

 

COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER


Type: Full-time, on-site. Sunday through Thursday work week, plus evening and weekend events as needed.
Start date: ASAP

OVERVIEW

Come join a diverse, mission-oriented community, driven by our love of God and dedication to living Jesus on 96th Street and beyond! The Community Engagement Manager is a multidisciplinary role spearheading a range of pastoral responsibilities that include communications, relationship-building, and community outreach.

ABOUT YOU

You possess the ability to see the potential in others and align their gifts to the sacramental life of our parish. This is a unique opportunity to be creative and make a real difference working in partnership with a strong network of collaborators and mentors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Oversee the production of dynamic, consistent, on-brand content that effectively curates the parish’s faith-driven mission

  • Connect and build relationships with parishioners, community partners, our SFDS professional network, and expansive faith-based network centered around social justice; find new opportunities for collaboration and dialogue

  • Coordinate our ministry to young adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s

  • Help the parish grow holistically by crafting and executing a communications and stewardship strategy that will drive our parish engagement with the world at large

  • Be one of the faces of the parish in order to keep our network engaged with consistent outreach, follow-through, training, and organizing

SKILLS

  • Ability to frame our narrative as a progressive urban parish and curate content that is always in line with both our parish mission and the greater Church

  • Possess hands-on experience or ability to coordinate the talent for: online giving and database management, website and app maintenance, live streaming, graphic design, photography, and podcasting

  • Effective time-management skills and ability to juggle constantly changing priorities

  • Excellent people and communication skills

  • Preferred: bilingual English/Spanish; some familiarity with faith-based marketing or social justice/community grassroots organizing

SEND COVER LETTER & RESUME WITH “COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT MANAGER” IN THE SUBJECT LINE TO: digitalministry@sfdsnyc.org

 

CANTORS — part-time

We have two English Masses at 9am + 11am and one Spanish Mass at 12:30pm. We are a vibrant, young and welcoming community that makes use of various styles of liturgical music, in particular traditional and modern gospel. Both men and women are invited to apply, and we welcome a bilingual speaker (English and Spanish) although this is not a requirement. The stipend per Mass (Sunday or Holy Days) is $100.

Each cantor:

  • Will report directly to the director of music ministries

  • Will act as the substitute for the principal at least once every two months (if not more)

  • Will master the music for each Mass so as to be able to lead the congregation effectively

  • Is encouraged to attend weekly rehearsals on Tuesdays and be involved in the music ministry at large (although this is not required)

  • Must display a strong musical ability, including improvisational skills

  • Must be able to sing a variety of genres but with an emphasis in gospel music

  • Must dress appropriately to lead a worship experience

  • Must foster the overall good of the music ministries and the parish community by being present at important parish events

  • Must be available for Holy Days of Obligation and special Masses, including Christmas Eve/Day, Holy Week (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and Resurrection Sunday) and certain celebrations of the Sacraments

  • Will be given priority as cantor for funerals and weddings

Unless otherwise stated, the cantor will receive payment on the day of his/her service. Cantors are compensated as "independent contractors". Compensation for "special services", i.e. outside the Sunday Masses and Holy Days, will be agreed upon separately by the cantor, the director of music ministries and the pastor.

Please send your résumé and sample recordings/LINKS

to musicministry@sfdsnyc.org

 

The Church of Saint Francis de Sales is an equal opportunity employer. All of God’s children are encouraged to apply for available positions.