Coordinator of Youth Ministries presso St. Joseph Catholic Church-Honey Creek

Description

Employment Status:  Full Time 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt/Hourly/Full-Time

Work schedule:  Sunday- Thurs, 30  hours per week

Reports to: Director of Religious Education 

Full-Time Benefits should include: 

• Paid Holidays/Holy Days (vary by location)

• 403b Retirement

• 401 (a) Pension Plan 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

• Employee Assistance Program

• Short-term/Long-term Disability

Summary: 

The Coordinator of Youth Ministries is responsible for the application of a parish catechetical program(s) consisting of ages 12-18. This position will work with the Director of Religious Education  in administrating a parish faith formation program. This position will also perform basic administrative duties related to the Faith Formation Program and will maintain files and records of students. The Coordinator of Youth Ministries  will also connect the parents and families in the program to the larger parish community. Other responsibilities may include: preparing and distributing weekly bulletin communication (both paper and electronic) to parents.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes, schedules and coordinates the faith formation for a particular level or group or assists with this task. This will include Edge, Lifeteen, Confirmation and retreats
• Prepares and schedules or assists with sacramental programs and liturgies.
• Orders or assists in ordering textbooks, teaching materials and resources for the program.
• Prepares or offers input on an annual budget and monthly grade level activities and updates.
• Prepares or assists with a yearly calendar for the Faith Formation program and assists in compiling yearly parish master calendar.
• Supports and endorses Diocesan and pastoral council and faith formation commission policies.
• Supervises assigned grade levels or groups in the Faith Formation program.
• Recruits or assists with eliciting catechists and volunteers for assigned levels or groups.
• Supervises or assists with appropriate in-service training and formation of catechists.
• Advises and visits with students, parents/guardians, catechists if problems or concerns arise.
• Prepares or assists with liturgical celebrations for students and families.
• Prepares and coordinates with the pastor/pastoral administrator sacramental rites for students.
• Collaborates with pastoral staff to integrate the total faith formation plan for the parish.
• Meets monthly with pastoral staff for planning and integration of Faith Formation programs with whole parish programs.
• Monitors and orders supplies as necessary.
• Coordinates preparation of the weekly bulletin section for Junior High & High School Faith Formation.
• Maintains constant communication with Faith Formation families.
• Coordinates email announcements.
• Maintains and assists with sacramental records, notifications, and certificates on parish grounds per Diocese guidelines.
• Assists with Diocesan Appeal, Capital Campaign, and other major parish fundraisers.
• Coordinates with Safe Environment Coordinator to ensure all catechists and volunteers are in good standing with Archdiocese safe environments programs
• Maintains continuous education and training in the faith.
• Adheres to Archdiocese Code of Conduct and safe environment mandates.
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community. (Sometimes this requirement may be satisfied by a person who has knowledge of and is willing to function in a manner consistent with the mission of the Catholic Church).
• Bilingual preferred– (English and Spanish)
• Experience with Google,  Microsoft Office and Canva
• Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management
• Ability to work evenings, weekends and holidays due to work an unpredictable schedule when necessary.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to compose correspondence, minutes and/or reports.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, employees may frequently lift 10- 25 pounds.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed. The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.