SUMMARY: Coordinates diocesan programing for youth & young adults. Works with PCAs/Parishes leaders to provide events and initiatives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Coordinate diocesan programming as assigned:
• Maintains individual program budgets for the above and insures that all financial matters are handled in a timely fashion.
• Retains, oversees and invoices subcontractors for events as appropriate and within program budgets.
• Utilizes registration/attendance/invoicing process for all assigned.
• Assists with promotion of all assigned programs according to the office of youth & young adult ministry’s event program timeline. These include, but are not limited to diocesan website, social media, advertisements, flyers/brochures, manuals, training resources/publications.
• Additional tasks/responsibilities as assigned by the director
• Assists in planning diocesan events and the office promotion timeline. Attendance is required at all events.
• Conduct visits to parishes and individual consultations with their pastors and parish young adult ministry leaders when needed
• Present at all staff meetings/phone calls.
• Assists department director in developing department budget for program areas under their supervision.
• Strongly encouraged to attend an annual spiritual retreat.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Knowledge of Catholic young adult ministry models and methods
• Ability to speak to groups effectively
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills (familiarity with social media and cloud based software preferred: CRM, project management, etc.)
• Demonstrated knowledge of issues affecting youth/young adults and families
• Valid NYS driver’s license and use of registered and insured vehicle and willingness to travel throughout the diocese
• Current certification in diocesan child and youth protection program
• Active member of the Roman Catholic faith community and in good standing

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with qualified disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this position.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: BS or BA required preferably in a relevant degree in theology or religious education. Certification in young adult ministry from an accredited national program is highly recommended. Three years of parish young adult ministry (or equivalent) and diocesan level experience recommended.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: This position can be physically strenuous at times, often requiring heavy lifting of equipment/materials and the ability to lead others on physically demanding trips/pilgrimages

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person