Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministries - Outside of Columbus

Catholic Diocese of Columbus•Lexington, KY

4d•Hybrid

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 parishioners from 5th grade through young adulthood (ages 18–35). The role provides education and support to families and extends the work of the Faith Formation Department. It is a salaried, full-time position with a 37.5-hour workweek and benefits. Evening and weekend work is required, and some duties may be performed remotely with the Director of Faith Formation’s authorization. The coordinator oversees youth and young adult programs, including Confirmation, youth groups, young adult ministries, and retreats. The role recruits, trains, schedules, supports, and evaluates catechists and volunteers; maintains program budgets and participation records; and coordinates Safe Environment compliance. The position also supports Christ the King School, participates in diocesan formation opportunities, and serves as a liaison to the Diocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry. The position supervises volunteers serving youth from 5th grade through young adulthood. It requires travel for diocesan training and formation, attendance at staff and other relevant meetings, and one Holy Hour in Adoration each week. Continuing professional development includes 30 hours of education in religion or catechetics every three years.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in theology or an equivalent degree 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.
Able to attend committee and staff meetings during normal working hours and some evenings.
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 a current agency established by the Diocese of Lexington.
Valid state driver’s license.
Able to travel for diocesan training and formation.
Able to perform the described physical duties, including standing, walking, sitting, using hands to feel objects and operate tools or controls, reaching, talking, hearing, and occasionally lifting or moving objects up to 25 pounds; required vision abilities include close and distance vision, depth perception, and adjusting focus.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and deliver faith formation programs for 5th grade through young adulthood in collaboration with the Director of Faith Formation, including Confirmation.
Recruit, train, schedule, support, and evaluate catechists and volunteers for youth and young adult events and programs.
Maintain the operating 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 Safe Environment training compliance 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 formation and development.
Serve as liaison between the parish and the Diocesan Office of Youth, Young Adult and Campus Ministry in comprehensive Youth Ministry.
Establish and attend one Holy Hour in Adoration per week.
Coordinate and supervise volunteers within Youth Ministry for grades 5 through young adulthood.
Pursue 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.