Coordinator Of Youth And Young Adult Ministry

Position Title: Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Supervised by: Pastor

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Employment type: Fulltime

Salary: $20 - &22/hr.

To Apply: please include a brief cover letter / statement as to why you would like to serve the Catholic Church in Youth Ministry.

Position Summary:

Employees of St. Thérèse of Carmel Catholic Church are ministers and accept as part of their terms of employment and ministerial responsibility to be part of our community and support parish life.

The Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry will work alongside other Coordinators of Youth and Young Adult Ministry to assist the parish's effort in ministry for young people; aid parents in their role as primary catechists, help to facilitate other experiences that develop student's love for Christ, faithfulness to magisterium and appreciation of Catholic culture. The Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry helps to integrates faith formation into a comprehensive ministry for the youth of the parish through Middle/High catechetical class sessions, sacramental preparation, and other activities such as retreats, youth group and community building opportunities; connects Young Catholic Adults in the community (ages 18-39) by offering opportunities for spiritual development, hosting social events, and offering ways to serve within the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist Youth Minister in developing, organizing, and implementing Middle School (EDGE) and High School (LIFE TEEN) Youth Ministry programs; including but not limited to social events, Life Nites, Friday Night Lights, Youth Mass, Summer activities and retreats.

• Organize Norte Dame Academy (NDA) Campus Ministry Events; including, but not limited to retreats for all grade levels (K-8), Friday Masses (class led), Adoration, Faith in Action and other collaborative parish/NDA sponsored events.

• Assist in collaboration with Faith Formation staff and ministry volunteers regarding overall catechesis and parish life.

• Help to assist, support and organize age-appropriate opportunities for Service and Social Outreach.

• Assist in supporting Confirmation Preparation class.

• Recruit and be involved in Youth Leadership Team and a Young Adult Leadership Team responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating effective integral ministry programs.

• Assist in updating youth ministry social media communication efforts for teen outreach, promotion of youth ministry programs and to be a positive, Christ-like presence on social media platforms.

• Office skills necessary to manage require record keeping, including but not limited to, catechists' training, Safe Environment, sacramental preparation, and parish information.

• In consultation with the Pastor, assist with sacramental rites and worship services for Middle/High School in connection with Confirmation as students prepare for full initiation in the Catholic Church.

• Support and supervise teen volunteers with Coordinator of Faith Formation for Vacation Bible Study (VBS) mid-summer.

• Collaborate and assist with efforts to cultivate a "Young Adult Ministries Program."

• Collaborate/assist/attend parish wide activities and staff events, sacramental celebrations, and designated Sunday/weekends to facilitate and support parish life, to recruit catechists and other ministry volunteers.

• Attend meetings or workshops with other deanery and diocesan groups for youth and young adults.

• Any other tasks assigned by supervisor.

Education and Experience:

The Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry must:

• Be a practicing Catholic.

• Be familiar with youth culture and experiential ministry.

• Be personable, collaborative, and flexible.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills:

• Must be approachable, welcoming, and open to building relationships throughout St. Thérèse of Carmel and Notre Dame Academy communities.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Have catechetical experience.

• Bachelor's degree, working toward degree in theology or related field preferred.

• Have the energy and enthusiasm to engage with youth and young adults.

• Have basic knowledge of Catholic theology

• (Youth Ministry Certification from Diocese of San Diego preferred).

• Office skills necessary to manage required record keeping, excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and attention detail.

Also preferred: technological skills with running digital equipment (audio-visual equipment, TV screens, etc.)

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a telephone. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the school facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. This position requires frequent evening and weekend work.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Saint Thérèse of Carmel, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status.

How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should send resumé with references and cover letter to: mlucena@stocsd.org