Job Title: Parish Youth Ministry and Media Coordinator (part time)

Reporting to: Pastor

Location: St. Joseph Catholic Church

Bradenton FL

Overview

The Parish Youth and Media Coordinator is responsible with the Pastor to plan and direct programming aimed at invigorating the Catholic identity of youth from grades 6-12. This position will focus on inspiring the youth to embrace a consistent prayer life, frequent reception of the sacraments and a fruitful relationship with Jesus Christ.

The media portion of this position will administer the parish website, posting on social media platforms, the parish app (for iPhone and Android) as well as develop innovative and creative contact across all platforms.

Job responsibilities

• Plan, with the Pastor, the vision of the parish Youth Program.
• Collaborate with the Diocese of Venice Evangelization Department regarding programming and vision
• Implement and follow all Diocesan and parish policies
• Oversee the planning and development of youth programs to meet both short and long term goals. Programming should incorporate the components of youth ministry as directed by the USCCB
• With Pastor and Director of Faith Formation, develop and assist with programs for Confirmation according to the Sacramental Preparation Guidelines of the Diocese of Venice.
• Continue professional development in Theology and Youth outreach
• Promote and attend annual Diocesan Youth ally, Youth Enrichment Day and any meetings sponsored by the Diocese of Venice
• Serve as Scouting Liaison for the parish
• Visit middle school students at St. Joseph School to promote Households of Faith program and encourage participation in Youth Ministry
• Use creative means to plan, organize and implement a range of social medial programs
• Contribute to and regularly update external social sites such as Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, etc.
• Develop a content calendar for social media and the parish website
• Create, review and edit all approved content to the parish media channels
• Any other assignment given by the Pastor