Coordinator of Middle School and High School Youth Ministry

Primary Objectives:
• The parish youth ministry program is based on the USCCB document, Renewing the
Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry
• Evangelize young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today
• Work to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person
• Seek to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of
the parish and the universal Catholic Church.
REPORTS:
Direct Manager: Pastor or his designated staff person
FLSA STATUS:
Full-Time with benefits, Non-Exempt, up to 40 hours/week
Able to work a flexible schedule as necessary (nights, weekends)
Hiring Range at $42,000-$47,000 DOE
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (to include but not limited to):
• Plan and execute weekly Youth Nights
• Lead Confirmation Sacramental Preparation Classes and Retreats.
• Develop a Youth Ministry Leadership Team comprised of youth and adults. The team
will help provide vision, direction, support, and advocacy of youth ministry within the
parish
• Coordinate the recruitment, training, support, and evaluation of volunteers in the youth
ministry program
• Work in coordination with the Family Faith Formation program to develop relationships
with families and younger students, effectively "filling the pipeline" for future youth
ministry
• Review and provide resources (print, video, diocesan events) for effective programming.
• Foster involvement of teens in the life of the parish, including serving on parish
committees and being involved in parish activities
• Coordinate the outreach to and evangelization of all young people in the parish and the
surrounding community, to include schools
• Provide appropriate services, workshops and programs that support parents in their role
as primary catechist to their children
• Develop leadership skills in youth and adults
• Plan, coordinate, and implement retreats for youth
• Act as liaison between the parish and diocesan office of youth ministry
• Is aware of community agencies and resources that interface with youth
• Submits annual financial report and budget; administers budget throughout the year
This description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. It is intended to be
an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in related field
• Youth ministry experience in a Catholic parish
Coordinator of Middle School and High School Youth Ministry
Job Description
• Demonstrated ability to grow a youth program
PROFILE FOR SUCCESS:
• Cooperation and teamwork: Works well with others
• Judgment in job performance: Decision making ability
• Reliability and quality of work: Achieves results
• Engaging attitude that promotes acceptance and inclusiveness of all young people
• Communication: Professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain personal and authoritative boundaries
• Strong working knowledge of social media platforms
• Mission of the Church: Connects the work of parish leadership to the parishioner
experience
• Takes initiative: Develops youth program and personal professionalism continuously
The employee is expected to be a practicing Catholic in good standing and is faithful to the
Magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church and an active member of a Roman Catholic Parish.
Employee must undergo a background check and training with Diocesan Standards.
As all diocesan employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct
themselves according to the teachings, goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.
Every employee of the parish is expected to model virtue and justice:
• Create a warm, welcoming, positive and cheerful workplace for both staff and
parishioners
• Foster respect and dignity of all, do not gossip, do not slander or malign others
• Embrace a spirit of docility, obedience, and accept the leadership and vision of the Pastor
• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality and personal integrity, personal issues do not
interfere with managing work responsibilities
• Adhere to business professional dress code