Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Religious Education

Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Religious Education

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Part‑time (Non‑Exempt Hourly) position reporting to Pastor or Director of Religious Education.

The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive Catholic youth ministry program for middle school and high school teens. This includes oversight and coordination of EDGE (Middle School Ministry), Life Teen (High School Ministry), and all associated retreats, service projects, sacramental preparation collaboration, and parish events.

• Program Leadership & Execution: develop, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of EDGE and Life Teen programs; plan weekly gatherings, teaching series, small groups, service opportunities, social events, and prayer experiences; ensure content aligns with Catholic teaching, Life Teen curriculum, parish mission, and diocesan guidelines.
• Coordinate youth participation in liturgical ministries, especially at a designated Youth Mass.
• Volunteer Recruitment & Formation: recruit, train, manage, and support adult Core Team volunteers for both EDGE and Life Teen; provide ongoing formation, retreats, and spiritual support; ensure compliance with diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
• Retreats, Conferences & Special Events: plan and direct middle school and high school retreats, including Confirmation‑related retreats when applicable; coordinate participation in diocesan youth events, mission trips, conferences, and service projects; organize fundraising activities when necessary.
• Pastoral Care & Relationship Building: foster a welcoming, safe, Christ‑centered environment; build supportive relationships with youth, parents, and families; provide pastoral support, mentoring, and spiritual guidance within appropriate boundaries.
• Administration & Communication: maintain updated calendars, attendance, and program records; communicate regularly with parents, parish staff, and volunteers via email, Flocknote, bulletin, social media, and parish website; prepare and manage the youth ministry budget; ensure Safe Environment policies are strictly implemented.
• Collaboration & Parish Integration: collaborate with Religious Education staff, Confirmation coordinators, liturgical ministers, and school personnel; promote youth presence in parish life; attend weekly parish staff meetings and diocesan youth ministry gatherings as required.
• Other duties as assigned by Pastor.

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Experience working with youth and volunteers in a parish or Catholic school setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Availability to work evenings, weekends, and attend retreats or conferences.
• Safe Environment/Catechetical training (or willingness to obtain).
• Proficiency in digital communication, social media, basic office software.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).
• Three years of parish/administrative office experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to communicate with various levels of staff and management.

• Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Ability to compose correspondence, minutes, and/or reports.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• A missionary heart and passion for evangelizing young people.
• Dependability, creativity, and flexibility.
• Collaborative and pastoral working style with youth, parents, clergy, and volunteers.
• Strong understanding of Catholic doctrine and willingness to continue learning.
• Professional, friendly, compassionate; dedicated to building community.

• May frequently lift 10–25 pounds.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.