What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry position at Archdiocese of San Antonio?
Employment Status: Full-time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Work Hours: Varies as determined by Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry / Pastor
Reports to: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Responsibilities
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly
Work Hours: Varies as determined by Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry / Pastor
Reports to: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Full-time Benefits may include: Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. *Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.
Responsibilities
- Works with the Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry in providing a comprehensive program for the Youth and Young Adults of the community; to include both ministerial and administrative responsibilities.
- Maintains YYA Department communications to include parent communication, event promotion, bulletin updates, flyers, volunteer communication, youth and young adult communications and social media platforms.
- Provides direction, mentoring and fosters spiritual growth of the parish youth and young adults
- Refers youth, young adults and families to appropriate agencies and counselors.
- Assists the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in other ministerial and administrative duties as assigned.
- Envisions, plans and implements ministry programs for middle school gatherings, currently through use of the Edge Curriculum.
- Recruits, trains, encourages and provides spiritual formation for volunteers, both youth and adult, to minister to middle school youth.
- Stays in communication with youth and families about relevant information.
- Is available for potential guidance and/or referral for the needs of youth.
- Oversees and fosters interactions made between youth and volunteer ministers to encourage appropriate investment and support in the activities of youth and events in the ministry.
- Plans opportunities for service, prayer and fellowship outside of weekly gatherings.
- Develops and implements faith formation and spiritual growth opportunities for young adults between 18-35 years old. Develops specific processes, programs and activities based on their spiritual and developmental needs.
- Offers early college-age young adults (18-20 years old) the opportunity to initiate and/or deepen their spiritual life as they make the transition from high school, by encouraging, fostering and developing opportunities for support and formation.
- Actively reaches out and communicates with young adults within OLPH; develops and maintains a young adult database and communication process.
- Emphasizes community building and support among the young adults as they seek God's direction and will for their lives
- Develops a core team of leaders who are equipped to reach out, welcome and care for the diversity of young adults in our parish.
- Is mindful in program planning of diverse young adult needs; i.e. singles, married, college students, etc.
- Oversees the complete process of offering an annual Young Adult Retreat, as well as other prayer and outreach opportunities.
- Assists in Confirmation registration, program planning and implementation.
- Prepares needed materials for Confirmation Core Team volunteers.
- Sends and maintains weekly candidate assignments via Flocknote and Google Forms.
- Is present and supportive during all Confirmation sessions; to include room setup, cleanup and session debrief.
- Assists in locating 3-4 Saturday Service Projects for the candidates to participate with throughout the year.
- Collaborates with the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and the Life Teen Music Minister, plans 2 Lock-In Retreats for the candidates to participate with (one per semester).
- Assists in recruiting, training and supervising Confirmation Volunteers; including verification of Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements.
- Collects and sends necessary sacramental record information to churches of baptisms after confirmation ceremonies have all occurred for the year.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS
- Active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community.
- Basic understanding of of scripture and Catholic Church teachings.
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
- Ability to compose correspondence, minutes and/or reports.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Make decisions under pressure.
- Good listener, facilitator and problem solver.
- Resourceful, flexible and available for whatever needs or challenges arise in the youth & young adult ministry.
- Proven experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat.
- Certification in Youth Ministry, Level 1 and Level 2 certification.
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
- Bachelor's degree in religious studies / theology or other related field.
- 3 years relevant work experience
- 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
- While performing the duties of this position, employees may frequently lift 10- 25 pounds.
- Attendance at the Lifeteen Mass (Sundays at 5pm) is expected, except for Holidays
- Mental/Emotional/ Social awareness and skills personally and in interactions with others.
- Work under stress with care and compassion.