Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Religious Education

St. Monica Catholic Parish•Converse, TX

28d

About The Position

The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive Catholic youth ministry program for middle school and high school teens. This includes oversight and coordination of EDGE (Middle School Ministry), Life Teen (High School Ministry), and all associated retreats, service projects, sacramental preparation collaboration, and parish events. The Coordinator works in collaboration with the Pastor, parish staff, parents, volunteers, and the wider parish community to lead young people closer to Christ and to foster their active participation in the life of the Church.

Requirements

Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing who lives in accordance with Church teachings.
Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, or related field preferred (or equivalent parish ministry experience).
Experience working with youth and volunteers in a parish or Catholic school setting.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and attend retreats or conferences.
Safe Environment/Catechetical training (or willingness to obtain).
Proficiency in digital communication, social media, and basic office software.
Bilingual – (English and Spanish)
Three years of parish and/or administrative office experience
Proven experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat.
Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management
Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays due to work an unpredictable schedule when necessary.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
Ability to compose correspondence, minutes and/or reports.
Ability to work independently
Ability to maintain confidentiality