Volunteer - Youth Ministry Coordinator

Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish

Job description

Job Title: Coordinator, Youth Ministry Status: Volunteer

Department/Location: Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Parish

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, or is responsible for Coordinating the Youth Ministry program for a Parish.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

§ Perform as a lay ecclesial minister in the parish in support of the Diocese and the parish’s spiritual and pastoral mission; perform as both a spiritual and administrative leader of the parish

§ Shall abide by Catholic principles in the employee’s professional and public life, and shall govern his/her professional and public life in accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate adherence to Catholic moral strictures.

§ Assist in overseeing youth ministry and assist in directing its mission and vision

§ Provide leadership and input to the Pastor in developing strategies for spiritual growth for our youth

§ With approval and guidance of the pastor, educate and inform the congregation and its youth of the intentions and direction of its youth ministry

§ Encourage and nurture youth and their families in the Catholic understanding and tradition of Christian living; through ministry, help parents nurture the faith of their children

§ Provide a high-energy, spirit filled environment for youth; be flexible with commitment and energy devoted to youth

§ Explore ways to keep youth and their families involved in their faith and church life (retreats, service projects and youth social gatherings)

§ Work cooperatively with other churches in the diocese and their youth leaders to develop inter-church youth ministry events

§ Organize fundraisers to build accountability and community between youth

§ Foster good communications keeping all well-informed through internet, mailings, personal calls, school visits, bulletins, and pulpit announcements

§ Instill church values by meeting with Junior and Senior High school groups

§ Assist with all youth-related activities keeping within approved budget; render financial and other reports as requested by the pastor

§ At all times, ensure there is compliance with the diocesan safe environment program.

§ Perform other duties as assigned

Physical/Mental Requirements: Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal education and office environment

Required Activities: Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding

Basic Qualifications:

§ Must have a working knowledge of and a strong commitment to the mission of the Diocese and the Catholic Church; be in full communion with the Church

§ Excellent communication skills including written, verbal, and public speaking and presentation skills

§ Punctuality is a must, with an ability to travel locally as required; weekend work may be required

§ Be able to travel locally as required; weekend work may be required

§ Must have excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; must be a self-starter and be well-organized; must be a team player

§ Proficiency with information technology; Ability to maintain confidentiality

§ The ability to successfully complete a criminal history and background check

§ Professional bearing and clean and neat personal appearance

Education and Experience:

§ At least one year’s experience in a Catholic environment as a youth minister

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