Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator

Job Description

Youth and Young Adult Ministry Coordinator reports to the Director of Missionary Discipleship and provides vision and coordination for the Diocesan efforts in ministry to young people from 7th through 12th grade. This individual will incorporate all components of a comprehensive youth ministry program as outlined in Renewing the Vision of Catholic Youth Ministry (USCCB) providing gathered and non-gathered opportunities for young people and their families to live as disciples of Christ, drawing them to responsible participation in the life and mission of the Diocesan faith community, and fostering personal and spiritual growth.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promotes a comprehensive approach to youth ministry in the diocese utilizing the USCCB document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Youth Ministry. Has a familiarity with Catechesi Tradendae, Evangelii Nuntiandi, the General Catechetical Directory, and the Directory for Catechesis
• Develops and builds youth and young adult programs for the parishes at the pastor's requests
• Develops and builds strong relationships with pastors, youth, and young adult ministers
• Provides training, support, and resources in youth and young adult ministry for pastors, parish youth and young adult personnel, college campus ministers, and volunteers
• Accepts speaking invitations within the diocese when appropriate
• Serves as consultant to parishes in the recruitment, interview, and selection of parish youth leaders
• Is willing and able to travel and assist parishes in evaluating youth and young adult ministry programs, setting visions, and implementing viable youth and young adult ministry according to the needs of each parish or Newman Center
• Works with the Office of Missionary Discipleship to provide the library with youth and young adult ministry resources
• Assists the Office of Vocations in promoting awareness programs such as National Vocations Awareness Week, World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, discernment retreats, etc.
• Oversees the planning and coordination of diocesan, regional, national, and international events for youth and young adults, including Higher Ground, Totus Tuus Retreats, World Youth Day, youth conferences, etc.
• Maintains active membership in national and regional youth ministry organizations in order to monitor national trends and directions

Qualifications and Skills:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the teachings and mission of the Church
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in theology, catechetics, or a related field with a sound Catholic theology
• Experience in parish youth ministry is helpful
• Understands, supports, and articulates the Catholic faith as the Church teaches
• Desire to work with youth programs and understanding of the developmental stages of middle and high school youth
• Must have excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills and ability to relate to pastors, adult youth ministers, youth, and young adults
• Requires energy and willingness to travel throughout the diocese

To apply for this position, please email Very Rev. Father Don Buhrman at dbuhrman@gidiocese.org

About the Employer

The Diocese of Grand Island operates under the direction of Bishop Joseph G. Hanefeldt in his role as shepherd and teacher. Consisting of over 42,000 square miles in central and western Nebraska the Church is a true cross section of age, race and economic background, yet we are truly one in the faith and family of Christ. As members of a universal Church, we live and practice our faith in our parishes and homes. We share this wonderful gift, not only with those we see everyday, but with others throughout our diocese. It is this faith that we are called to live in a manner that reflects Christ in our midst.