Youth Coordinator

St Joseph Parish•Orlando, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible for assisting with developing a parish based ministry with youth in junior and senior high school. This role reaches out to all youth in the community, provides for formal catechesis, and invites and enables youth to serve others. The coordinator will develop close communication with and mutual support from families of youth and collaborate with other community and parish youth organizations. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees: Authenticity, Respect, Courage, and Commitment.

Requirements

Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.
Bachelor's Degree in Theology or Youth Ministry from an accredited college or university and a minimum of three years of applicable experience.
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic and currently participating in Diocesan or parish ministry. Must be willing to reflect the Christian attitude of the Church in dealing with fellow employees and those from outside of the parish.
A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required. Attention to detail and working well with others is also required.
Ability to read and analyze written and electronic correspondence and compose appropriate responses utilizing others in the organization when appropriate. Ability to effectively present verbal and written information to constituencies and public groups.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods of time, lift at least 40 pounds, walk, bend, crouch, talk, feel, grasp, hear and perform repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and arms. Job incumbent also required to read/see up close and from afar. Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (15 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Responsibilities

Assists with creating and developing a youth ministry advisory group with youth and adults and provides for its enrichment.
Develops a plan for youth ministry in collaboration with the pastor, parish staff, and the youth ministry advisory group.
Facilitates development of leadership skills in youth and adults.
Assists in the preparation of liturgical celebrations for youth (reconciliation, confirmation, World Youth Day Sunday, liturgies for retreats and special youth events).
Is available for listening, advising, and referral.
Provides opportunities for weekend retreats and evenings/days of reflection by developing a retreat team and providing for its development and enrichment.
Develops the kind of relationships with parents that are conducive to open communication between parents and youth.
Develops an age appropriate catechetical program that includes the Faith Themes as outlined in Renewing the Vision, in the spirit of the General Directory for Catechesis and under the guidance of the National Directory for Catechesis.
Provides opportunities for justice/service education, inviting youth to a deeper appreciation of the social teachings of the Church.
Helps youth to discern their gifts and how best to use them in the ministries of their parish communities.
Collaborates with the Parish Catechetical Leader in merging youth ministry catechetical models with religious education for junior high students.
Develops peer ministry to assist in retreats, service opportunities, and prayer experiences with junior high students.
Recruits, trains, assigns and evaluates the youth leaders. Coordinates participation in diocesan-sponsored training programs.
Serves as an advisor and support to youth leaders.
Monitors the efforts of volunteer leaders and evaluates progress.
Defines the responsibilities of each adult leader/advisor.
Ensures that all adult leaders/advisors comply with diocesan safety regulations (i.e., finger printing/criminal background check).
Publicizes and offers education programs and support systems for volunteer leaders, connecting them with diocesan certification programs, diocesan in-service opportunities, state and national programs for professional development and faith formation.
Makes special efforts to gain the endorsement, support, and involvement of all adults, especially parents and parish organizations; helps the parish community come to a greater awareness of its role in comprehensive youth ministry.
Initiates ways of gathering data on the needs, interests, attitudes and beliefs of youth.
Plans, organizes and implements programs/experiences that provide a holistic approach in meeting the needs/interests of youth.
Submits annual financial report and budget; administers budget throughout the year.
Maintains necessary office and program records, including a log of activities and times.
Determines effective means for publicizing and promoting programs and experiences.
Submits periodic reports to the pastor detailing programs in youth ministry.
Initiates procedures for evaluating all aspects of the parish’s ministry to youth.
Actively works with the Catechetical Leader/Director of Faith Formation to determine appropriate curriculum and participates in the planning and implementation of various ministries.
Participates in parish staff meetings, keeping the pastor and other staff current on youth ministry activities and concerns.
Keeps the parish community informed of youth ministry activities and goals.
Advises, communicates and cooperates with other parishes and diocesan organizations, specifically the Faith Formation Deanery Association Meetings.
Participates in parish governing structures to insure greater participation of youth in parish life and to facilitate communication and decision-making.
Supervises and coordinates scheduling of youth events and activities.
Keeps informed through attendance at diocesan, regional, and national conferences, regular reading, and membership in professional associations.
Keeps parents informed of youth ministry activities and invites their participation in and presence at all youth ministry events.
Is aware of and connected to community agencies and resources that interface with youth.
Sets annual goals and objectives for each Junior/Senior High program as requested.
Participates in annual retreat and seeks spiritual direction.
Is a member and active participant in the Faith Formation Deanery Association.
Is involved in the Diocesan Catechist Certification Program.
Attends diocesan, state and national in-service opportunities.
Seeks other opportunities to meet national standards and competencies for coordinators of youth ministry.