Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator, Part-time

Diocese of Venice in Florida•Bradenton, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible for the planning of programming aimed at invigorating the Catholic identity of youth from grades 6-12, under the supervision of the Director of Religious Education and the Pastor. This is a part-time position (30 hrs./wk.).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in theology or related areas of concentration.
Minimum of 2 years of experience with youth programming (employment or volunteering).
Work experience with middle and high school aged students.
Excellent organization skills.
Strong communications skills both written and oral.
In-depth experience with media including website design, content, etc.
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
Meet the requirements of safe environment policies regarding Safe Environment Training for Youth.
Must be able to pass a level II FDLE background check.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the planning and development of youth programs, including advancing the Accompaniment project plan for one-on-one outreach to Catholic teens per diocesan guidelines, with the assistance of adult leaders. This includes Middle School Youth Group gatherings at least once a month (likely First Fridays, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM) and High School Youth Group gatherings at least twice a month (Wednesdays, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM).
Maintain frequent and open communication with the DRE and the Diocese of Venice Youth Ministry Office.
Organize, administer, and coordinate all Youth Ministry activities and communication, including ordering materials and preparing spaces. Regular communication with parents and youth via Flocknote or equivalent is expected.
Fulfill administrative requirements such as requesting permission for special events, providing reports on student participation, budgeting, requesting funds, submitting expense documentation, and complying with registration policies (WeShare or equivalents) and Diocesan forms.
Coordinate communication and train volunteers/chaperones for weekly youth group meetings and events.
Organize, coordinate, and run fundraising events, including the annual Rummage Sale (involving collecting donations, organizing items, and running the sale on a Friday afternoon and Saturday). Develop and run other fundraising events like raffles.
Promote and attend the annual Diocesan Youth Rally and any other mandatory Diocesan Youth Gatherings or training events.
Promote and attend the 5-day Veritas Summer Camp or equivalent and the weekend Ave Maria Conference. Cove Crest Camp is optional.
Assist in planning and running the Totus Tuus Summer Camp at the Parish (Monday-Friday in mid-July).
Act as a liaison between the Parish and the school, visiting Middle School classrooms and after-school events as schedule permits to promote Religious Ed programs and encourage Youth Ministry participation.
Use creative means to plan, organize, and implement a range of social media programs.
Contribute to and regularly update the Parish's external social media sites (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.), collaborating with the St. Joseph School Social Media Coordinator.
Ensure programming incorporates the components of youth ministry as directed by the USCCB.
Obtain approval from the Pastor/DRE/Business Manager for all off-premises or special events and secure required documents.
Assist with Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation according to the Sacramental Preparation Guidelines of the Diocese of Venice, working with the Pastor and DRE (2-3 hours per week).
Continue professional development in Theology and Youth outreach.
Perform other tasks as assigned.