Director of Education​/Youth Minister

Director of Religious Education (6-9) / Youth Minister @ Resurrection Parish

Administers a parish religious education program (Grades 6-9), youth ministry, and youth service ministry programs, fostering discipleship, leadership development, service, and active participation in parish life.

Actions required to be consistent with Culture and Values:

• Connect to Inspire:
  Connect with each individual person and ignite their desire to accomplish the vision and mission of the Church.
• Embrace People's Hearts:
  See Christ in all who are served and treat each person with respect and honor with positive regard and appreciation for all individuals.
• Empowered to Act:
  Take personal responsibility for diocesan mission, vision and culture with a personal desire for accountability to reach souls for God.
• Explore Potential:
  Nurture and challenge the God-given potential and gifts in others so they translate their own potential into action and reach the hearts of even more people through missionary discipleship.
• Nurture Abundant Life and Growth:
  Actively nurture life and growth of each individual with a desire to cultivate their own ability to inspire discipleship in others. Cultivate leaders and teams outside of their comfort zone in their personal journey of discipleship actions.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge:

• Must be a practicing Catholic, a member in good standing of a Catholic parish within the Diocese of Green Bay.
• Working knowledge of theology, education and child development that can be translated into a comprehensive formation program.

• BS/BA in religious Studies or Related Field, or EMMANUS Program completed/in process or BS/BA in field other than Religious Studies plus Religious Education Advanced Certification
• 2 years of religious education experience in a parish.
• 2 years of supervisory experience required.
• Position requires an understanding of catechetical processes as they pertain to youth, young adults, and adults.
• Demonstrated understanding of adolescent faith development, youth ministry principles, volunteer leadership development, and serve learning models.

Skills:

• Must possess strong oral and written communication skills.
• Leadership and administrative skills, decision-making skills, program development skills, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, the internet, and all basic office equipment is required.
• An understanding of physical, emotional, intellectual and faith characteristics of teenage grade students.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with middle /high school youth and their families.

Abilities:

• Must have the ability to plan, organize, and meet deadlines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with staff, parish and school community as well as establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Must have the ability to implement age-appropriate instructional materials and methods of teaching.
• Must be able to handle multiple projects and priorities as required.
• Must have the ability and desire to work with youth and to promote a visible partnership with their families and the community.
• Ability to create and sustain a welcoming environment where youth encounter Christ, grow in discipleship, and develop a sense of belonging within the parish community.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the mission of Resurrection Parish
• Nourishes a personal spiritual life by:
  • Developing a personal prayer life to model a Catholic Christian lifestyle for catechists and students.
  • Attending yearly retreats and/or days of reflection.
  • Employees are expected to attend retreats, seminars, and small group discussions where faith is discussed.
• Administers the religious education program by:
  • Visioning and establishing goals, objectives, and strategies.
  • Recruiting, hiring, orienting, and releasing catechetical personnel.
  • Providing in-services to catechists in theology, scripture, methodology and faith formation.
  • Supervising, affirming, and evaluating catechetical personnel.
  • Developing and implementing policies and guidelines.
• Plans, develop, promotes, and evaluates quality catechesis formation for, and youth ministry by:
  • Identifying program needs.
  • Researching, selecting, developing, and evaluating appropriate curricula, faith formation experiences, and discipleship pathways that support spiritual growth of middle/high school youth.
  • Ensuring all curriculum and programming align with diocesan standards, parish priorities, and best practices in catechesis and youth ministry.
  • Evaluating and procuring necessary resource materials.
  • Establishing procedures for effective catechesis based on program policies.
  • Overseeing liturgical and service dimensions of the program.
• Designing and implementing a comprehensive youth ministry program for Grades 6-9 that includes faith formation, prayer, discipleship, fellowship, faith nights, retreats, leadership experiences, retreats, and evangelization opportunities. Promotes a Catholic environment where people can experience the Gospel message by:
  • Encouraging the parents' role as primary educators of…