Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Catholic Diocese Of Fort Worth•Richland Hills, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This high energy and creative position requires the ability to guide Middle and High School aged youth and their families to become active disciples of Christ. The DYM directs a process of evangelization that includes pastoral and catechetical formation and provides primary leadership for the design and implementation of parish ministry to its Youth Adult Formation. Along with formation staff, assists with the director of faith formation in forming parents to teach the Faith to their children, in keeping with the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church. Develops sound evangelization and catechetical curriculums in evangelization, catechesis, doctrine, liturgy and sacraments, moral life and prayer approved by the Diocese. Leads the planning, development, and implementation of catechetical programs for parish youth in a Wednesday Night Youth Formation setting. Recruits, trains, and empowers a team of adult volunteers to create and present engaging youth nights utilizing their personal gifts and talents. Coordinates a team of volunteers to prepare Confirmation Candidates and works with Parish Liturgist and Formation administrator to ensure proper paperwork and liturgical requirements are in place. Ensures with assistance from the Formation director administrative requirements are followed, including but not limited to parental consent, a safe environment, activity reporting, budget management. Develops, promotes, and maintains social media platforms to evangelize the youth. Plans, develops, and implements a schedule of social activities for the youth of the parish to develop community. Help develop opportunities for youth to be visibly present and involved with the larger parish community. Plans, develop, and implement a schedule of service activities/trips for the youth of the parish to develop their sense of responsibility to and awareness of the needs of the parish, the Diocese, and the larger social community. Invites, trains, motivates, evaluates, and promotes faith formation of small group leaders, youth, and adult leaders.

Requirements

Active member of the Catholic Church in good standing.
Successful completion of Diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
Good organizational and administrative skills, including competency in Microsoft Suite and familiarity with databases.
Excellent communication skills.
Leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parish staff and volunteers.
Microsoft Office 365 / Intermediate to advanced capabilities with a heavy emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated analytical, customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for adherence to the vision of the Diocese and the mission of the Parish.
Directs a process of evangelization that includes pastoral and catechetical formation and provides primary leadership for the design and implementation of parish ministry to its Youth Adult Formation.
Assists with the director of faith formation in forming parents to teach the Faith to their children, in keeping with the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church.
Develops sound evangelization and catechetical curriculums in evangelization, catechesis, doctrine, liturgy and sacraments, moral life and prayer approved by the Diocese.
Leads the planning, development, and implementation of catechetical programs for parish youth in a Wednesday Night Youth Formation setting.
Recruits, trains, and empowers a team of adult volunteers to create and present engaging youth nights utilizing their personal gifts and talents.
Coordinates a team of volunteers to prepare Confirmation Candidates and works with Parish Liturgist and Formation administrator to ensure proper paperwork and liturgical requirements are in place.
Ensures with assistance from the Formation director administrative requirements are followed, including but not limited to parental consent, a safe environment, activity reporting, budget management.
Develops, promotes, and maintains social media platforms to evangelize the youth.
Plans, develops, and implements a schedule of social activities for the youth of the parish to develop community.
Help develop opportunities for youth to be visibly present and involved with the larger parish community.
Plans, develop, and implement a schedule of service activities/trips for the youth of the parish to develop their sense of responsibility to and awareness of the needs of the parish, the Diocese, and the larger social community.
Invites, trains, motivates, evaluates, and promotes faith formation of small group leaders, youth, and adult leaders.