Job Title: High School & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator                     

Parish: St. Matthew the Apostle Catholic Parish                                          

Reports to:   Pastor and Director of Evangelization                                                               

JOB SUMMARY (FSLA-EXEMPT/SALARY)

The High School and Young Ministry Coordinator is accountable to the Pastor and Director of Evangelization and has responsibility for directing the parish pastoral ministry to high school aged and young adult parishioners. The person in this position is expected to use personal judgment in carrying out routine duties and responsibilities of the Parish.  

 This job description reflects management's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures and guidelines outlined in the parish policy and procedures manuals.

 ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate and oversee the development and implementation of high school and young adult catechesis and formation in collaboration with the Director of Evangelization and Coordinator of Small Group Discipleship ministry.
2. Create, design, maintain and evaluate areas of pastoral ministry to youth and young adults and their families.
3. Recruit, train, and supervise a high school and young adult ministry core team of adult and youth leaders.
4. Supervise additional staff, paid and/or volunteer program leaders.
5. Collaborate and share in the parish’s vision for pastoral ministry.
6. Work in close collaboration with the Director of Evangelization, Coordinator of Small Group ministry, and other parish programs.
7. Develop and maintain relationships with students and administration at local Catholic and public high schools.
8. Participate and share in community, deanery and diocesan ministry for youth and young adults.
9. When applicable, connect high school aged parishioners and young adults to Deanery and Diocesan programs.
10. Consult Pastor and Director of Evangelization in reviewing materials and designing programs.  Provide resources upon request.
11. Educate and inform the parish leadership as well as the parish community concerning the youth ministry and the primary role the community plays in that process.
12. Keep the parish informed of youth and young adult ministry activities and goals and advocate for ongoing parish support and involvement.
13. Provide adequate resource materials for the staff and volunteer leaders.
14. Remain in contact with other youth and young adult ministry coordinators. 
15. Assist in preparation of and manage the High School and Young Adult budget according to parish and diocesan policies.
16. Maintain membership and participation in appropriate National, Regional, and Diocesan organizations as required.

OTHER POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Complies with federal, state and local safety laws.
2. Maintains a neat and safe work area.
3. Performs other duties as assigned.
4. Monitors compliance of volunteers with safe environment policies.
5. Regular attendance and punctuality is essential for this job.

 POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Required: Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of Protecting God's Children program; Roman Catholic in good standing in the Church.

 Education:  BS or BA required in theology or religious education or other relevant degree.    Master’s Degree is preferred.  Certification in youth ministry from the Diocese or an accredited national youth ministry program is required.

 Experience:    3 to 5 years youth ministry experience or similar experience is required; familiarity with youth ministry principles and dimensions of young adult and youth ministry is preferred; proven administrative skills including interpersonal relations, conflict resolution, management and supervision, budget preparation and collaborative minister.

Job Related Skills:     Project planning and tracking skills, budget preparation and tracking skills, along with the ability to multitask are mandatory for this position. Solid understanding of youth ministry principles and practices along with youth ministry experience on the parish and diocesan level are mandatory. Strong writing skills, excellent speaking and teaching skills, along with the ability to speak to a diverse audience from priests, to parents, to young people is required.  Computer, audio/visual, and video production skills are all necessary in creating youth ministry programs on large scale.

 Interpersonal Skills: The ability to work with others in a collaborative team environment.   

 Language skills: Strong oral and written communication skills are required; ability to read and comprehend instructions, write correspondence, and memos.

 Mathematical Skills: Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

 Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

 Working Environment: The ability to maintain all information highly confidential.  Regular evening and weekend work hours required.

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