Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries - Outside of Columbus
About The Position
The Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries works with the Director of Faith Formation to develop, coordinate, and administer faith formation programs for parish children from fifth grade through young adulthood (ages 18–35). The position provides education and support to families with youth and serves as an extension of the Faith Formation Department. It is a salaried, full-time position with benefits, on a 37.5-hour workweek. Evening and weekend work is required, and some duties may be performed remotely with the Director of Faith Formation’s authorization. The role coordinates and supervises volunteers in Youth Ministry, supports parish and school activities, and pursues ongoing professional and religious education.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in theology or equivalent in a related field.
- Active member of a Catholic community, fulfilling the precepts of the Catholic Church, and able to express personal knowledge of Catholic theology and commitment to Catholic teachings.
- Experience recruiting and coordinating volunteers.
- Computer proficiency, including working knowledge of the internet, social media, and software tools used to create, manage, and produce communications.
- Ability to coordinate and supervise catechist development.
- Effective organizational and multitasking skills.
- Safe Environment Certification through CMG or the current agency established by the Diocese of Lexington.
- Valid state driver’s license.
- Ability to attend committee and staff meetings scheduled during normal working hours and some evenings.
- Ability to travel for diocesan training and formation.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver faith formation programs for fifth-grade through young-adult participants in collaboration with the Director of Faith Formation, including Confirmation.
- Recruit, train, schedule, support, and evaluate catechists and volunteers for Youth and Young Adult programs and events.
- Maintain the operative budget in collaboration with the Faith Formation Department.
- Maintain registration and participation records for youth religious education and faith formation programs, activities, and events, including parental permission forms.
- Coordinate volunteer compliance with Safe Environment training in collaboration with the Hospitality Coordinator.
- Attend staff meetings and other meetings involving spiritual formation matters.
- Provide a presence and resource support to Christ the King School.
- Participate in diocesan in-service workshops and retreats for continued youth minister formation and development.
- Serve as liaison between the parish and the Diocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry for comprehensive Youth Ministry.
- Establish and attend one Holy Hour in Adoration each week.
- Coordinate and supervise Youth Ministry volunteers from fifth grade through young-adult age.
- Seek professional growth through relevant webinars, conferences, books, and articles, and complete 30 hours of continuing education in religion or catechetics every three years.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Faith Formation and/or Rector.
Benefits
- Benefits are included with the full-time position; specific benefits are not listed.
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