Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry (6-8th grade)

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Colleyville, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Coordinator of Middle School Youth Ministry develops a comprehensive program to guide middle school students within the parish’s geographic bounds through evangelization and catechesis. In collaboration with the Pastor, Director of Formation, and Faith Formation Department, the coordinator helps share the Gospel and support the Church’s mission. The role oversees Good Shepherd’s Middle Ministries, including weekly Wednesday evening programming, year-round small-group discipleship, retreats, service opportunities, summer pre-evangelization events, and home-study opportunities. The coordinator develops curriculum and engaging activities, trains the Core Team, supports small-group accompaniment and conversion, promotes the ministry throughout the parish, coordinates with volunteers, and addresses parent questions and concerns. The coordinator also oversees the administrative assistant’s logistical work supporting Middle Ministries. The coordinator continues to implement and grow OCIA adapted for children and teenagers ages 7–17. This includes supporting volunteer teachers, recruiting and training volunteers, assigning sponsors, coordinating rites and services with the Liturgy Department, and providing a pastoral discernment process for students who inquire about the program. As part of the Faith Formation Department, the coordinator participates in weekly meetings and daily check-ins, collaborates on family-wide events and programs, and carries out additional responsibilities assigned by the Director of Faith Formation. The position receives moderate supervision from the Director of Faith Formation, Parish Pastor, Business Manager, and/or Deacon, and provides feedback and guidance to parish administrative staff, volunteers, and vendors with the Pastor’s advice and consent. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, and onsite. It works in a typical office environment, requires some nights and weekends, and may involve infrequent car travel to Diocese parishes and/or schools. Physical requirements include extended computer and seated work, reaching and climbing a stepladder to access files, repetitive keyboard use, and lifting up to 35 pounds independently or 60 pounds with assistance.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic, faithful to the Magisterium, and in good standing with the Catholic Church.
Knowledge of and ability to share the Catholic faith with youth.
Ability or experience designing and implementing a variety of youth-oriented programs.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Strategic planning skills.
Excellent time-management skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to work with parents and children of all ages.
Willingness and ability to learn parish software.
Demonstrated competency in theology and catechetics.
Knowledge and competency in catechetical methodology and pedagogy in accordance with Magisterial Documents on Catechesis.
Detail-oriented and organized.
Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
Demonstrated history of good judgment.
Adaptability and flexibility.
Ability to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate situations.
Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
Ability to work well with diverse audiences.
Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods.
Ability to access and maintain centralized departmental files, reach files on multiple shelf levels, and climb a stepladder to access files.
Ability to perform repetitive and frequent hand and wrist movements for computer data entry.
Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.
Ability to work some nights and weekends.
Ability to travel infrequently by car to Diocese parishes and/or schools.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or Youth Ministry.
Master’s degree preferred.
Bilingual Spanish/English skills are highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

Oversee Good Shepherd’s Middle Ministries program for middle school students.
Develop and manage weekly Wednesday evening programming, year-round small-group discipleship, retreats, service opportunities, summer pre-evangelization events, and home-study opportunities.
Develop engaging curriculum and activities for Middle Ministries programming nights.
Train the Core Team in evangelization and discipleship and shape small-group time around accompaniment and conversion.
Promote Middle Ministries across the parish and develop additional strategies with the Faith Formation Department.
Coordinate volunteers implementing weekly programming nights and events, including food, setup, and small-group expectations.
Oversee the Middle and High School Faith Formation Administrative Assistant’s logistical duties supporting Middle Ministries.
Respond to questions and concerns raised by parents of Middle Ministries students.
Continue implementing and growing OCIA adapted for children and teenagers ages 7–17.
Help volunteer teachers develop catechetical content suited to individual students’ needs.
Recruit and train volunteers to accompany OCIA-AC students, including assigning sponsors.
Plan and execute OCIA-AC rites and services in conjunction with the Liturgy Department.
Create a pastoral discernment process for students inquiring about OCIA-AC.
Collaborate with the Faith Formation Department on unified ministry offerings that deepen conversion for families.
Participate in weekly department meetings and daily check-ins, making decisions and reporting on accountabilities.
Collaborate on events and programs for the entire family.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by the Director of Faith Formation.
Provide feedback and guidance to parish administrative staff, volunteers, and vendors with the advice and consent of the Parish Pastor.