Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Description

Employment Status: Full-time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt / Hourly

Work Hours: Varies as determined by Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry / Pastor

Reports to: Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Full-time benefits may include:
Paid Holidays/Holy Days, 403b Retirement, 401 (a) Pension Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Employee Assistance Program, Short-term/Long-term Disability. Benefits may vary based on employment status and location.

The Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Ministry will work with the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in the overall planning and implementation of Youth and Young Adult Ministry with direct coordination of Middle School Ministry & Young Adult Ministry. Assists in the Confirmation Preparations for high school teens and administrative duties of the YYA Department as assigned by the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry.

This position will perform basic administrative duties related to the Faith Formation Program and will maintain files and records of students. The Youth and Young Adult Religious Education Coordinator will also connect the parents and families in the program to the larger parish community. Other responsibilities may include preparing and distributing weekly bulletin communication (both paper and electronic) to parents.

• Work with the Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministry in providing a comprehensive program for the Youth and Young Adults of the community; to include both ministerial and administrative responsibilities.
• Maintain YYA Department communications to include parent communication, event promotion, bulletin updates, flyers, volunteer communication, youth and young adult communications and social media platforms.
• Provide direction, mentoring and foster spiritual growth of the parish youth and young adults.
• Refer youth, young adults and families to appropriate agencies and counselors.
• Assist the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry in other ministerial and administrative duties as assigned.

• Envision, plan and implement ministry programs for middle school gatherings, currently through use of the Edge Curriculum.
• Recruit, train, encourage and provide spiritual formation for volunteers, both youth and adult, to minister to middle school youth.
• Stay in communication with youth and families about relevant information.
• Be available for potential guidance and/or referral for the needs of youth.
• Oversee and foster interactions made between youth and volunteer ministers to encourage appropriate investment and support in the activities of youth and events in the ministry.
• Plan opportunities for service, prayer and fellowship outside of weekly gatherings.

• Develop and implement faith formation and spiritual growth opportunities for young adults between 18-35 years old. Develop specific processes, programs and activities based on their spiritual and developmental needs.
• Offer early college-age young adults (18-20 years old) the opportunity to initiate and/or deepen their spiritual life as they make the transition from high school, by encouraging, fostering and developing opportunities for support and formation.
• Actively reach out and communicate with young adults within OLPH; develop and maintain a young adult database and communication process.
• Emphasize community building and support among the young adults as they seek God's direction and will for their lives.
• Develop a core team of leaders who are equipped to reach out, welcome and care for the diversity of young adults in our parish.
• Be mindful in program planning of diverse young adult needs; i.e. singles, married, college students, etc.
• Oversee the complete process of offering an annual Young Adult Retreat, as well as other prayer and outreach opportunities.

• Assist in Confirmation registration, program planning and implementation.
• Prepare needed materials for Confirmation Core Team volunteers.
• Sends and maintains weekly candidate assignments via Flocknote and Google Forms.
• Be present and supportive during all Confirmation sessions; to include room setup, cleanup and session…