Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Job Description

The coordinator of youth ministry will be responsible for recruiting and forming adult and high school volunteers as teams of missionary disciples who will carry out the formation initiatives of junior high and high school teens. Secondarily, the coordinator will develop and execute content, curriculum, and programs for teens, with a primary focus on grades 9-12 and a secondary focus on grades 7-8.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES AND REGULAR ACTIVITIES
1) Recruit and form adult volunteers, mentors, and other leaders as teams of missionary disciples capable and competent in carrying out faith formation initiatives, focusing primarily on high school youth ministry (grades 9-12) and secondarily on junior high youth ministry (grades 7-8).
2) Recruit and form high school leaders as a team of missionary disciples capable and competent in assisting with ministry initiatives.
3) In close collaboration with the Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation and volunteer leadership teams, develop and execute content, curriculum, and program plans for periodic junior high youth ministry (grades 7-8) and weekly high school (grades 9-12) youth ministry.
4) Collaborate with the director of communications and other members of the parish and school staff to conduct all necessary communications.
5) Manage the high school youth ministry social media accounts.
6) Participate in Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation meetings, events, and formation and contribute to the good of the Evangelization Team. Participate in all required parish staff meetings and events.
7) Participate in relevant archdiocesan training and meetings.
8) Other responsibilities as designated by the director of evangelization and faith formation or pastor.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledges, and/or Abilities (SKAs)
- Pastoral leadership and team building
- Content and curriculum development
- Highly organized and capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects
- Proficiency in writing/communications
- Experience with managing social media
-Public speaking

Education, Training, and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree in theology, catechetics, or a related field
- 2 years of experience in youth ministry or related field

About the Employer

St. Gertrude Church is a Dominican-led parish in Cincinnati that is on a mission to help people encounter Jesus Christ.