Coordinator/Facilitator, Youth / Young Adult Ministry

Purpose and Scope:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Faith Formation, the Coordinator of Youth Ministry develops, coordinates, and fosters a comprehensive youth ministry program for students in grades 6 through 12. This position promotes communication and mutual support with families of youth and partners with other community, Parish, and Diocesan youth organizations. The Coordinator of Youth Ministry promotes the goals and objectives outlined in the USCCB document “Renewing the Vision” for youth ministry.

Essential Job Functions:

· Program Development for Youth

o Recruits, trains, develops, and motivates all youth and peer volunteers; works in collaboration with the Diocese to provide leadership training; offers safe environment training and maintains records on each volunteer.

o Develops leadership skills in youth and young adults.

o Develops a network for reaching out to youth.

o Provides weekly youth catechesis and opportunities for youth to hear and respond to the Gospel message.

o Is available and has set times for listening, advising, and referrals.

o Plans, coordinates, and implements weekend retreats and evenings of prayer and reflection.

o Develops the kind of relationships with parents that foster open communication between the parent and youth.

o Coordinates and supervises sacramental processes for adolescent families in collaboration with other Parish staff; plans and facilitates a Confirmation program for youth according to Diocesan guidelines.

o Works to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

o Attends special school events and sports functions and visits schools when possible.

· Administration

o Maintains necessary office and program records, including a log of activities and time.

o Determines effective means for publicizing and promoting programs and experiences.

o Submits periodic reports to the Pastor and Pastoral Council as requested detailing programs in youth ministry.

o Stays up to date with listed community agencies and resources that interface with youth.

· Communication

o Maintains regular communication with teens and their families through the bulletin, mailing, and contact opportunities; participates in the Parish registration process; maintains accurate records on youth and their families.

o Initiates ways of gathering data on the needs, interests, attitudes, and beliefs of the youth.

o Keeps the Parish faith community informed of youth ministry activities and goals.

· Parish Staff Member

o Attends regular staff meetings and participates in staff planning.

o Communicates with staff about youth ministry activities and seeks staff input in planning youth ministry activities.

o Supervises and coordinates scheduling of youth events and activities.

o Works in collaboration with other Parish staff in scheduling, visioning, planning, and implementing activities, events, and processes that overlap with other areas of other staff responsibilities.

· Additional Job Functions

o Perform any other position-related tasks as deemed necessary or assigned by the Pastor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Ability to engage in ongoing professional formation; keep informed of trends in youth ministry, theology, and methodology in ministry; participate in Diocesan workshops and seminars, and courses in methodology and theology where needed.

· Ability to maintain a good working relationship with the wider civic community at large.

· Knowledge of all Diocesan guidelines and procedures.

· Proficiency in the use of a variety of office equipment.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office computer programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

· Willingness to work collaboratively with Pastoral staff and lay leaders.

· Ability to work some nights and weekends.

· Must complete annual Diocesan safe environment training.

· Must have a valid AZ Driver’s License and own transportation and the ability to drive on company business in conformance with the Diocese of Phoenix Transportation Policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Religious Education or Theology OR National Credential in Youth Ministry OR background in youth ministry and educational methodologies with a willingness to move toward a credential or degree.

· Must be an active Roman Catholic, faith-filled, spirit-driven, self-motivated, imaginative, energetic, organized, and reliable.