Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Evangelization

Job Description

Position Title: Coordinator of Youth & Young Adult Evangelization
Status: FT
Reports to: Director of Evangelization

Overview of Position
The Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Evangelization is a key member of the Evangelization
team. The Coordinator will collaborate with a co-coordinator and other team members to oversee
efforts to accompany youth in grades 7 through 12 (and their families) as well as unmarried young
adults (ages 18-40) through a process of discipleship, so that youth and young adults encounter
Jesus and become missionary disciples.

We are looking for a joyful, Spirit-filled Catholic leader who is committed to forming missionary
disciples and helping young people encounter the person of Jesus Christ. The ideal candidate
combines a passion for evangelization with a gift for building relationships, creating engaging
ministry experiences, and fostering a culture of discipleship. They will be comfortable leading large
gatherings, facilitating small groups, and investing one-on-one in the lives of students. Rooted in
prayer, the sacraments, and the teachings of the Church, they will accompany young people toward
deeper conversion, intentional discipleship, and active participation in the Church's mission to make
disciples of all nations.

St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes unites the communities of St. John the Evangelist in West Chester,
St. Michael in Sharonville, and St. Gabriel in Glendale, Ohio. Together, we serve nearly 4,000 families
and share a common mission: to lead people into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His
Church. Inspired by the call of the New Evangelization, we are building a culture of discipleship by
creating clear pathways for spiritual growth, fostering authentic community, and equipping
missionary disciples to bring the hope of the Gospel to the world.

Job Responsibilities
o Create and implement a comprehensive approach to evangelization for youth, taking into
consideration the role of the family and preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation
o Articulate a clear vision/mission for youth evangelization to parents, youth, staff, and
parishioners
o Maintain good communication with youth and their families about gatherings and
expectations, offering transparency and support
o Develop strategies and opportunities to connect with, support, and evangelize the youth,
as well as their parents of our Family of Parishes.
o Serves as campus ministry presence in the school communities and develops strategies
and opportunities to connect with, support, and evangelize the school communities. This
will include both Catholic, public and other private schools that serve youth from our
Family of Parishes.
o Provide a variety of evangelization initiatives to meet the varying needs of youth at
different stages along the path of discipleship (for example: small groups, social
gatherings, bible studies, kerygmatic retreats, devotional prayer experiences, Holy
Hours, celebrations of feast days, opportunities to evangelize, etc.)
o Emphasis on accompaniment, meeting in smaller groups of youth, and going where
youth are (i.e. sport events, dance competitions, coffee shops), always in compliance
with Safe Environment regulations
o Oversee and implement the sacramental preparation for Confirmation (for high school
students) and Order of Christian Initiation for Children. The Coordinator will ensure that this
preparation aligns with the broader vision for youth evangelization at the parish including
coordination with schools and other team members
o Recruit, equip, and accompany a team of adult evangelists to help with efforts in youth
evangelization. This includes:
o Practically equipping adults for serving in youth evangelization (i.e. schedule,
resources, training in catechesis and methodology)
o Regularly gathering with the youth evangelization team to share life, pray, and
provide formation for the mission of youth evangelization, through retreats, bi
weekly/monthly gatherings, trainings, and the like
o Work with the Evangelization Team to develop evangelization initiatives for young adults to
move them into a variety of discipleship pathways (for example: small groups, social
gatherings, bible studies, kerygmatic retreats, devotional prayer experiences, Holy Hours,
celebrations of feast days, opportunities to evangelize, etc.)
o In collaboration with the pastor and other evangelization staff, plan an annual calendar of
programming and formational opportunities
o Oversee the marketing and advertising of programs and events
o Conduct program evaluations and assessments to determine effectiveness of opportunities
and refine efforts (including the evaluation of volunteers and direct reports)
o As part of a broader evangelization and formation team, the Coordinator will work closely
with colleagues responsible for children's ministry and youth evangelization to ensure a
unified vision and seamless progression of discipleship opportunities across every stage of a
young person's faith journey from childhood through high school.
o Participate in continuing education and formation in catechesis, theology, spirituality, and
methodology
o Stay connected to and collaborate with the ministers of the surrounding Families of
Parishes, as well as utilizing opportunities offered by the Center for the New Evangelization
(and other apostolates) for networking, fellowship, and training.
o Other duties as assigned by the Pastor or Director of Evangelization

Candidate Expectations
• Must complete and maintain compliance with all Archdiocese of Cincinnati Safe Environment
policies
• Must complete a background check
• Must have a valid driver's license, required insurance coverage, and be willing to periodically
use one's automobile for local travel.

Education, Training, and Experience
• Strongly prefer a bachelor's degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Theology,
Religious Education, or related field, or commensurate ministry experience
• Must have spiritual maturity, defined as a practicing Catholic in good standing with the
Church who is faithful to the Magisterium, consistent in one's prayer life, regularly receiving
the sacraments, and able to speak of one's relationship with Jesus
• Must have a broad understanding of and ability to articulate Church teaching regarding
evangelization, catechesis, prayer, sacraments, and ecclesiology
• Must have experience mentoring and accompanying youth at different stages of the
discipleship path
• Must be able to pray in front of and with others, to lead and participate in spontaneous
prayer
• Must be able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people using the spoken
word, both within one-on-one coaching/mentoring situations and in large group settings
• Language Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; proficiency in
composing reports, correspondences, and letters and in publishing e-newsletters and flyers
in English; ability to develop and facilitate youth programs; ability to read and understand
Church documents and guidelines; ability to communicate with and work with other staff
and volunteer members of St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes. Similar skills in Spanish are a
plus.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve problems, make sound decisions, and deal with a variety of
concrete variables.
• Computational Skills:
o Ability to read, prepare, and report expenses for major events and programs.
o Ability to manage enrollment, attendance, and track various requirements for
activities of families participating in the Youth ministry programs.
o Proficiency in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PC use and management.
• Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to
transport materials and equipment (up to 30 pounds) to and from various locations. The
employee is regularly required to stand for extended periods, use hands in repetitive motion
tasks, handle objects, talk to both small and large groups, and hear in both small and large
group settings. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and
the ability to adjust focus.
• Physical Environment: The employee will have office space available, but most work will be
"out and about" on all three campuses and beyond. While the office and youth ministry
room are on the campus of St. John Church, the employee will be expected to maintain some
presence at and work from the other two campuses on a regular basis. The employee
should also expect to spend a significant amount of time engaging with young people at off
campus locations around West Chester, Sharonville and Glendale. The employee will also
work at off-site locations for various ministry events, like retreat centers, supervising and
directing those events.
Working Environment
This position requires frequent evening, weekend and off-site work.
Employees of St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes will have knowledge of the Catholic faith, a willingness
to work for a Catholic, faith-based agency and adhere to the policies of the Catholic Church. Employees
will not publicly oppose the teachings of the Catholic faith nor publicly advocate for any position in
conflict with Catholic teaching, or the specific positions of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati or the United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops. This requirement includes any public speech, demonstration,
or writing, including the use of social media or other digital technologies.

PLEASE SEND A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:
Don Musacchio
Director of Evangelization
St. Carlo Acutis Family of Parishes
St. John the Evangelist | St. Michael | St. Gabriel
evangelization@stcarlocincy.org

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