Coordinator of Youth Ministry

The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

General Position Summary:

Responsible for developing and coordinating a holistic pastoral ministry for youth (6^th – 12^th Grade) and young adults.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Coordinate the Middle and High School events that inspire and motivate youth to participate in the life of the parish.
• Continue to develop and put to action a comprehensive curriculum for youth to grow in their relationship with Christ, the Church and the community in conjunction with family based catechesis. 
• Provides preparation for youth seeking the Sacrament of Confirmation.
• Liaison and support the Holy Family Young Adults in their monthly activities.
• Church liaison for Holy Family School’s middle school students.
• Recruit, train and manage volunteers in youth ministry. 
• Responsible for all other projects, tasks, etc., as assigned.

RECORD RETENTION RESPONSIBILTIES:

• Maintains volunteers and participant records, in accordance with Parish and Diocesan guidelines.
• Maintains a work process binder for job related tasks.
• Maintain archived materials, including class lists and attendance. 

Typical Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position:

Moderate Decisions and/or Recommendations Made in This Position.

• Responds and send messages and notifications to parents as needed.
• Accountability for financial decisions within the department.

Supervision Given and/or Received:

Moderate Supervision given in this position.

• Supervised by the Pastor and Director of Religious Education.
• Supervises Youth/Young Adult Ministry volunteers.

 Internal Contacts:

• Priests, Pastoral Assistant, and employees.

External Contacts:

• Parishioners, parents, volunteers, and visitors.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• This position works in a typical office environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding needs of the Diocese, tight deadlines and moderate workloads.
• Required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, grab, pull, hear, see, and speak on a daily basis 
• Able to access and maintain centralized departmental files and supplies. Involves extending arms and reaching files stored in multiple levels on shelves, climbing up a stepladder to access files.
• Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties. 
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment: calculators, computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance and up to 60 pounds with assistance.

Travel Requirements:

• Infrequent travel, by car, may be required to field trips, Diocese Parishes and/or schools.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Practicing Catholic
• Bachelor’s degree in education or equivalent
• Successful completion of the Diocesan Safe Environment program.
• Experience working with youth.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Knowledge/Ability to share the Catholic faith.
• Social Media proficiency.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 
• CPR Certified: Obtainable after hire
• Must love children.
• Detail oriented and organized. 
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to learn.
• Demonstrated history of good judgement
• Demonstrated aptitude for adaptability and flexibility.
• Demonstrated ability to skillset to listen empathetically, make peace, and de-escalate.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Good communication skills with team members and parents
• Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to receive, understand, retain, and complete verbal and written tasks.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and work efficiently with staff, clergy, religious, and laity.
• Ability to work well with people from a diverse variety of audiences.
• Bilingual (Spanish/ English) is desirable, but not required.

FLSA Designation: Exempt, Full-time, Onsite