Coordinator of Youth Ministry

We are seeking a full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry who will sustain a welcoming community of teens from our parish who are inspired and encouraged to become disciples of Jesus.

Expectations:
• A practicing Catholic who has an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and is in good standing with the Church
• Organize, plan and promote weekly gatherings and periodic retreats for parish youth
• Cultivate teen leadership within youth ministry program and parish at large
• Assign roles to all volunteers who facilitate youth ministry gatherings and other events
• Facilitate parish opportunities for attendance at national youth evangelization programs (such as NCYC, Steubenville Conferences, and Life Teen camps)
• Able to build relationships well with middle school and high school youth and their parents
• Proficient in using modern technologies of communication (including social media) to inform teens of youth ministry events, collaborating with the Director of Communications when needed
• Interact with local schools where parishioners attend (principally, Clearwater Central Catholic High School & St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School)
• Maintain a flexible ministry of presence on Sundays (especially during times of Mass)
• Organize and lead events for Youth Ministry (social events, fundraisers, service opportunities, etc.)
• Responsible for development and implementation of sacramental preparation (including Confirmation) for teenagers in grades 6-12 and the recording of these sacraments in parish records
• Demonstrate good organizational, planning and communication skills
• Collaborate as a member of the parish leadership team (which meets weekly)
• Develop the annual curricular calendar in tandem with the Director of Faith Formation
• Work together with the Director of Faith Formation in the planning and execution of parish family formation and social events
• Manage and implement diocesan Safe Environment guidelines for teens and volunteers
• Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills such as: ability to listen and understand, problem solving, decision making, personal stress management, etc.
• Must be able to work in team environment

Qualifications:
• A Bachelor's Degree or above, preferably in Theology, Religious Studies, or Religious Education.
• At least 2 years' experience of involvement in youth ministry - especially in organizing retreats and teen activities. Equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Passage of a Level II FBI background screening.
• Completion of Diocesan Safe Environment Training.

This full-time, exempt position reports directly to the Director of Faith Formation. Please send a cover letter and your resume (including three references) to the parish search committee via Mandy Westrich at [email protected]