What are the responsibilities and job description for the Coordinator of Youth Ministry - Holy Trinity Parish - Washington DC position at Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington?
Holy Trinity Church in Washington DC is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic Coordinator of Youth Ministry to minister to and engage young people more deeply in living their Catholic faith.
This is a full time role and will report to the Parish Managing Director and the salary is $60,000 to $70,000 per year with excellent benefits.
Qualified candidates should email a cover letter and résumé to: Tom Favret, managing director, at jobs@trinity.org. Please include the position title in the subject line.
The Coordinator of Youth Ministry provides primary leadership for the design, implementation, and evaluation of parish ministry to our junior and high school youth to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Through ministry centered on Christ, the CYM also helps young people enter more fully into the life of the parish community and become people who learn to accompany and serve others, especially those most in need. The candidate selected for this position needs to be able to dialogue and connect well with young people and their families along with adult volunteers and have the ability to understand the spiritual needs and current experiences of young people.
The Coordinator of Youth Ministry will focus on relational ministry with junior and high school youth by building a core team of volunteers and fostering a youth leadership team to implement a multidimensional and holistic youth ministry program that includes advocacy, catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, prayer and worship. The coordinator also will assist with the Confirmation program for youth in the parish and accompanying other pastoral ministries in the parish as needed. Additional responsibilities include recruiting and training adult volunteers, administrative tasks, and collaborating with parish ministries and programs, including liturgy, Ignatian Spirituality, social justice ministries and other Holy Trinity faith formation programs.
The successful candidate will be a practicing Catholic and an active member of a Roman Catholic parish faith community. A bachelor's degree, preferably in theology or related field, or a bachelor’s degree with experience in campus ministry or youth ministry as well as organizational, technological, and interpersonal skills are required. Experience working with junior high and/or high school youth is essential. Knowledge and experience of Ignatian spirituality is highly desirable.
This is a full-time, salaried position, with a starting salary range of $60-$70 thousand a year. Evening and weekend work are regularly required.