Full-time position for Director of Faith Formation for Young Adult and Youth Ministry
The Diocese of Erie is seeking an energetic and faith-driven leader with a passion for young adults and youth to serve as the Director of Faith Formation for Young Adult and Youth Ministry in its Faith Formation Office. He/she will be an integral member of the Faith Formation Team as a part of the ongoing development of a collaborative vision for lifelong faith formation in the Diocese of Erie. He/she will report to the Executive Director of Faith Formation.
The successful candidate will:
Demonstrate a strong commitment to faith formation to young adults and youth.
Demonstrate the ability to plan and organize large youth, young adult events.
Be visionary and forward-looking and utilize a variety of platforms to connect with young adults and youth.
Relate well to young adults, youth, youth ministers and clergy alike.
Promote a comprehensive approach to youth and young adult ministry in the diocese utilizing the U.S. Bishop’s documents, Renewing the Vision, Sons and Daughters of the Light, and Empowered by the Spirit.
Required qualifications include:
Master’s degree in theology, pastoral ministry or related field.
Minimum of three to five (3-5) years of experience in related field with demonstrated leadership responsibility.
Passion for working with youth and young adults and an understanding of the developmental stages of middle school and high school youth and young adults.
Demonstrated ability to be self-directed in work habits.
Must be practicing Catholic in good standing.
To Apply: For best consideration, please apply by July 29, 2024. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Full position profile and application may be found at https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, certifications, references and a signed and completed job Application Form in one of two ways:
Email all materials to: [email protected]. (Application form must be scanned, completed, signed, and scanned.)
Mail to HR, Attn: Director of Faith Formation for Young Adult and Youth Ministry Search, 429 East Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504