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Position Title: Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Hours: Part time – 20 hours a week with some evenings and weekends
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Father Brian Hayes
Start Date: Around July 10, 2021
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct “Youth Group” activities and organize/assist with retreats. (The formal catechetical program for Middle School and High School, including Confirmation Preparation programs, would be directed by another person, i.e., “Catechetical Director”.) Also oversee Young Adults Ministry.
DESCRIPTION:
- Coordinate weekly “Youth Group” including activities for Middle School and High School (separate programs) for youth to grow in the faith and connect with the parish, where they participate on a volunteer basis.
- Engage the youth as active and visible members of the parish liturgies and members of the general parish life.
- Be present on weekends during/after the Liturgies to ensure youth participation in the Liturgies and promote youth activities to the parish.
- Develop and direct retreat experiences for teens, in conjunction with the Catechetical Director.
- Communicate with youth and their parents through personal contact, print and electronic means.
- Recruit and supervise volunteers for the youth ministry (including Safe Environments background checks).
- Help coordinate “Vacation Bible School” for the children and get youth to assist in running the program.
- Provide training in Safe Environment for the youth/students.
- Oversee needed fund raising events for youth activities.
- Interface with area youth and Diocesan ministers in regional activities.
- Coordinate Young Adults Ministry (?)
- Assist in communication between Spanish-speaking parishioners and office staff.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Be a practicing Catholic.
- Be familiar with youth culture.
- Must have the energy and enthusiasm to engage youth, and offer programs and activities to attract and retain youth.
- Have knowledge of Catholic theology (Youth Ministry Certification from the Diocese of San Diego (or equivalent) required.
- Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field preferred.
- Computer skills to create and manage youth ministry web site, social media, bulletin articles and newsletter.
- Office skills necessary to manage required record keeping.
- Experience in youth ministry.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish).
- Also preferred: technological skills to assist other staff with running digital equipment (audio-visual equipment, TV screens, etc.).