Coordinator of Youth Ministry, Part-time

Diocese of Lansing•Chelsea, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

St. Mary Parish in Chelsea, MI is seeking a Coordinator of Youth Ministry who will report to the Director of Religious Education. This position is currently part time at 6 hours per week, with the hopes of growth, and is exempt from overtime. The role furthers the mission of the Catholic Church by directing the religious formation ministry for youth in the parish of high school age. This position promotes a lifelong faith development journey by instilling the tenets of the Catholic Church through ongoing catechetical formation, service and retreat opportunities.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of experience as a catechist or involvement in other parish ministry required
Must have stayed current on trends in catechetical ministry
Must be a practicing Catholic and active in a parish
Proven participation in the diocesan Virtus Safe Environment program
Must pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

Preference to Bachelor's degree or equivalent in theology or a related educational field and/or a certificate in ministry or theology from a Catholic institution of higher learning

Responsibilities

Work within the Religious Education Department to plan, promote and grow youth ministry programming
Provide regularly scheduled youth meetings, service and retreat opportunities
Build, oversee and lead high school youth ministry teams including youth leaders
Recruit, train and supervise volunteers
Discern ways to reach out to all parish families to support them in their journey of faith, in coordination with the pastor, DRE and staff
Review the annual budget provided by the business manager and prepare a yearly program calendar for approval
Implement diocesan and parish catechetical policies and guidelines, including catechist formation and policies related to the protection of youth
Counsel, advise, and meet with students, parents, and volunteers when problems arise
Maintain the necessary records pertaining to the various religious education programs and personnel as needed
Collaborate with pastor, DRE, staff and volunteers to set long range goals for the total formation of the youth community
Attend regional and diocesan meetings, conventions, and workshops concerning religious education
Engage in personal faith formation opportunities
Serve as a resource on catechetical matters such as current trends, instructional materials, and in the development of policies
Organize and coordinate a periodic review of the entire parish faith formation effort for children and youth, in consultation with the Diocesan Director of Catechesis