Youth Ministry Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR

St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish, Arlington TX

Qualifications

Education And Experience Preferred

• The minimum requirements include active participation in leadership roles in high school youth ministry and / or college campus ministry programs, and at least 60 hours of college credit, and a demonstrated basic knowledge of the doctrines of the Catholic faith.
• Ideally, a candidate would hold a bachelor's degree in education, catechesis, or theology, with 1-3 years experience or active participation as a leader in their own high school and / or college campus ministry programs.
• Successful completion of Diocesan Safe Environment requirements and training.

Knowledge And Skills Preferred

• Knowledge of the Catholic Church, including an in-depth familiarity with its doctrine, structure, functions, sacraments, rites, and liturgies.
• Knowledge of Catholic Youth Ministry, Evangelization and Catechesis (and the church documents related to these), spiritual development, and small group discipleship practices.
• Knowledge of child development through the adolescent period, large group management techniques, and the role of family in the development of children’s spirituality.
• Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
• Skill in communicating well : orally, publicly, and in writing.
• Skill in strategic planning and risk management.
• Skill in creating, writing, and editing various documents and graphic flyers.
• Skill in event planning and management
• Intermediate proficiency with MS Office required.
• Basic proficiency with desktop publishing software (Canva, MS Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, ProPresenter), website updating, and database software (Parish Soft) required.
• Advanced proficiency with social media required.
• Successful completion of the Parish Safe Environment process.
• Continues personal education through appropriate classes and workshops.
• Continues spiritual development by going on personal retreats, pilgrimages, etc.
• Ability to lift, up to 50 lbs. if needed.
• Bilingual English / Spanish a plus
• Musical ability a plus

Responsibilities

• In accordance with Catholic teaching, offer opportunities for youth to develop and practice the knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to advocate for the marginalized in society.
• The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is to walk with young people and their families in becoming active, lifelong disciples of Christ.
• This is accomplished through pastoral, liturgical and catechetical approach toward evangelization and catechetical formation.
• The Coordinator of Youth Ministry provides primary leadership for the design and implementation of parish ministry to its youth.
• The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is to work on forming parents and adults to also walk with youth in their faith as to form disciples.
• All catechetical instruction must be in keeping with the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church.
• In addition, as a member of the Catechesis and Evangelization department, the Coordinator of Youth Ministry will collaborate with the other members of the department in formation events that affect the parish at large.
• Responsible for adherence to the vision of the Diocese and the mission of the Parish.
• Expected to collaborate with the Department of Catechesis and Evangelization and reports directly to the Pastor.
• Responsible for pre-evangelization opportunities for the youth and families of the parish to form community identity and establish peer relationships
• Assist the youth in forming intergenerational relationships within the liturgical and ministerial life of the parish so that youth become active collaborators in the life, community and mission of the parish.
• Responsible for articulating the vision of youth ministry within the parish.
• Process of Evangelization and Discipleship.
• Responsible for students in grades 7-12.
• Establish a collaborative relationship with parents and families and will assist them, as the first and best catechists of their children, in providing prayer opportunities and catechesis in the home.
• Responsible for observing critically and recruiting parents and adult volunteers year around.
• Responsible for developing parents and adult volunteers to be the youth ministers (small group leaders, discipleship group leaders, etc.) within the parish.
• Responsible for maximizing the talents and charisms of the parent and adult leaders through the parish, the Diocese, and / or an approved Diocesan catechist formation program.
• Responsible to meeting the needs of the parents and families in respect to where they are in their journey with Christ.
• Responsible for developing a process of evangelization for youth and families that is focused on kerygmatic catechesis and Salvation History both of which are to be Christocentric.
• Develop a catechetical framework within initial catechesis using the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
• Offer opportunities for youth which engage the whole person : spiritually, intellectually, pastorally, and relationally
• Provide opportunities for service and outreach in order help youth understand their role as a disciple of Jesus Christ in the spiritual and corporal works of mercy
• Provide opportunities and mentorship to youth in leadership roles so they may learn to be disciples of Christ.
• Provide opportunities for youth and families that are being discipled to discern their vocation to properly pray, discern and follow God’s path for their life.
• Reach out to the local community, schools, athletic organizations to evangelize and disciple youth and families beyond the church walls.
• Organize and supervise suitable fundraising activities.
• Oversee the planning, developing and implementation of First Eucharist and Confirmation preparation for youth grades 7-12 eligible for the sacrament
• Create and see through a catechetical calendar for growth in evangelization for youth grades 7-12
• Effectively manage group dynamics as well as interpersonal relationships with youth and adults.
• Ability to work nights and weekends with occasional overnight stays
• Ability to sleep in arrangements available on retreats, conferences, mission trips, etc.

FLSA Designation : Exempt

Job Grade : Full Time