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Coordinator, Youth & Young Adult Ministries, Archangel Gabriel Parish, Kennedy/Mckees Rocks/Robinson
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April 27, 2023Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries
Reports to: Director of Faith Formation
Direct Reports: No paid direct reports
Provides direction to: Volunteer support teams
FLSA: Full Time Exempt
Hours: Average 40 hours per week
Salary: Commensurate with experience
The Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries is responsible for overseeing Archangel Gabriel Parish’s ministerial efforts directly relating to adolescents (middle schoolers and high schoolers) and young adults (those in their 20s and 30s). Consequently, this person is responsible for designing, organizing, and implementing ministries that support the formation of adolescent and young adult members of the parish as disciples of Jesus Christ and as valued members of the faith community. This person works with parish staff and volunteer teams to provide opportunities for catechesis, youth retreats, missionary outreach, service, and socialization. Youth Ministry and Young Adult Ministry are integral parts of the parish’s effort to lead all to know, call them to, and support them in their next step following Jesus. As such, the Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministries helps connect parents and families to the parish’s other ministries, aiming for total family discipleship and participation.
In order to accomplish this work, the Coordinator for Youth & Young Adult Ministries takes responsibility for his/her own personal and ministerial growth by participating in local diocesan programs of formation, especially those specifically tailored to this work by the diocesan office; the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM); and other national organizations and conferences, such as Life Teen, Steubenville Conferences, etc.
Responsibilities and Tasks- Provides vision and goal-centered coordination for the parish's efforts in ministry to young people and their families in middle school (6th - 8th grade) and high school (9th - 12th grade), as well as young adults in their 20s and 30s.
- Plans, develops, promotes, grows, and assesses year-round developmentally appropriate evangelization to awaken youth and young adults to a living relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Identifies, recruits, trains, and provides on-going support for volunteers who work with youth and young adults in all aspects of ministry.
- Coordinates and leads weekly youth nights (EDGE & Life Teen), monthly activities, catechesis, retreats, mission trips, and young adult gatherings.
- Works in conjunction with the Director of Faith Formation to plan and implement activities for young families (families with children under age five).
- In collaboration with the Director of Faith Formation, participates in the strategizing, planning, and executing of the immediate Confirmation preparation of 8th grade youth.
- Coordinates with Archangel Gabriel School and is a presence to the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students while serving as liaison between AGS faculty and the parish regarding youth ministry.
- Is present at Masses and various events at Archangel Gabriel Parish campuses.
- Encourages young people to become involved in the liturgical life of the parish by becoming servers, readers, hospitality ministers, and sacred musicians and vocalists.
- Implements best practices even when these are in tension with the historical trajectory of the predecessor parishes.
- Communicates regularly with parents, seeks input as appropriate, and implements services and ministries for parents.
- Uses various means of communication (e.g. social media, bulletin, website, Flocknote, etc.) to engage parents, middle school youth, high school youth, young adults, and the parish at large.
- Maintains several points of contact with young people and families, being present in a variety of ways, locations, and times, such as sporting events, musicals, and other spaces young people gather.
- Participates in parish staff meetings as required.
- Submits a budget to the Director of Faith Formation by February 1 of each year, which itemizes projected food, supply, travel, and other expenses as well as all income for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Collaborates with the Coordinator of Safe Environments to ensure that all requirements, policies, and mandates for volunteers are in compliance with the Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection.
- Plans, promotes, and attends (when appropriate) special events, trainings, and meetings (National, regional, diocesan, vicariate, district, etc.) to improve self and others both professionally and personally.
- Serves as the liaison with the current diocesan office of youth and young adult ministry.
- Other duties as assigned and agreed upon.
Competencies and Skills
- Personal Competencies:
- The Coordinator of Youth Ministry shall have demonstrated in previous positions a fidelity to the faith and tradition of the universal Church and shall manifest the intention to adhere in future work to the faith, tradition, and discipline of the universal Church, the local diocesan Church, and the parish. The candidate shall demonstrate a willingness to pursue continuing formation.
- The Coordinator of Youth Ministry shall have the good physical and psychological health commensurate with the responsibilities of the position and shall possess personal qualities that exhibit a prayerful spirit, maturity (both personal and spiritual), flexibility, initiative, adaptability to pastoral situations, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Educational Competencies:
- The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is to have a bachelor’s degree in the area of theology or evangelization or be willing to work toward such a degree.
- Professional Competencies:
- Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
- Deep understanding of middle school and high school adolescent culture.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various social media and communication platforms.
- Adept ability to affirm and call forth the unique gifts of youth and the adults serving them by providing opportunities for their ongoing spiritual growth, leadership development, and vocation discernment.