Director, Youth Evangelization

Job Description

CHRIST THE KING CHURCH JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Deadline: Until filled
Position: Director for Youth Evangelization
Status: Fulltime
Practicing Catholic: Yes
Reports to: Parish Pastor

SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The Director for Youth Evangelization will oversee the parish's religious youth ministry programs. The director's primary goal will be to lead young people and their families into an encounter with Christ in the Church. A qualified candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of the Catholic faith, a missionary heart, a love for working with youth, a desire to serve in a multicultural parish, and the ability to communicate in English and Spanish. This position will include a place on the parish leadership team that collaborates with the pastor to develop strategic goals for the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION
• Administer and run the second-year Confirmation program.
• Plans, develops and implements a schedule of social opportunities for the parish youth to form community identity and establish peer relationships within the parish community.
• Serves on the parish staff. Participates in decision-making regarding total parish direction and activities. Attends staff meetings, faith formation team meetings, prayer, and educational days.
• Connects with other diocese youth ministry groups, committees, and appropriate professional associations.
• Keeps youth, parents, and the parish informed of Diocesan programs, social, service, and retreat opportunities.
• Manages all social media accounts associated with the Youth Ministry.
• Ability to recruit Core Team members to be discipleship leaders for the youth.
•Invites, trains, motivates, evaluates, and promotes faith formation of small group leaders, youth & adult leaders, and volunteers.
• Obtains parental support and consent for activities.
• Provides supervisor with timely program activity reports and evaluations.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
• High School Graduation or equivalent required.
• Two years of experience in youth ministry work.
• Conversational English and Spanish language ability required.
• Knowledge and understanding of youth evangelization, methodology, and best practices with the goal of intentional discipleship.
• Excellent organization, communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills required.
• Strong personal relationship with Jesus and a deep love for His Church.
• Fully aligned with the teachings of the Church and the vision for accompaniment and relationship-focused support.
• Ability to develop a vision and create initiatives consistent with the parish plan designed to meet the needs of the parish culture, including methods to assess the success of the programs and offerings.
• Strong understanding of Catholic culture, structures, parish life, ministries, and roles. Demonstrated ability to manage projects.
• Be able to diagnose problems quickly and have foresight into potential issues.

COMPENSATION:
• Compensation is commensurate with the candidate's experience.
• We offer full benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, short & long-term disability, flexible spending account (FSA), and matching 403(b). Full-time benefits are according to Diocesan policy.
• The job offer is contingent on successfully passing Compliance with BCI&I background checks and completing the VIRTUS "Protecting God's Children" course.

HOW TO APPLY
Send cover letter, resume, and references to Desmond Webster at dwebster@christthekingcolumbus.com

About the Employer

We invite all to join in our parish family through liturgy, prayer, and works of justice and mercy. Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we share the Gospel of Jesus Christ Christ the King Church, rich in diversity, strives to build the Kingdom of God.