High School Youth Ministry Coordinator

Job Description

Saint Mark Catholic Church is seeking a full-time High School Youth Ministry Coordinator, who is a dynamic, energetic, practicing Catholic. The Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry should be passionate about inviting, accompanying, and inspiring high school youth into a lifetime of pursuing deeper knowledge and love of the Catholic faith as intentional disciples of Christ.

Job Responsibilities:
- Plan and lead regular youth ministry nights (Life Teen resources), geared toward supporting the development of teens spiritually and socially - forming a community of engaged Catholic disciples.
- Recruit adult Core team and parent volunteers, train and equip Core Team in skills of small group leadership and mentoring through regular collaborative team meetings.
- Coordinate and lead retreats and trips including parish youth retreats, diocesan retreats and pilgrimages, summer Steubenville Atlanta Youth Conference and Life Teen Camp opportunities, and social outings.
- Develop and oversee youth discipleship, leadership and service opportunities, through effective relational ministry and accountability.
- Develop strategies for outreach and support for parish high school teens and families, pursuing contacts and relationships with local High Schools and Youth Ministries.
- Collaborate with Faith Formation team to support all youth formation, and ensure the implementation of a united vision across all ages in the parish community.
- Communicates upcoming youth ministry programs and events.
- Works with the Director of Faith Formation to develop and manage an annual youth ministry budget.
- Implements and ensures adherence to all Diocesan Safe Environment protocols.
- Attends required staff meetings, continuing formation events, and other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
An ideal Youth Ministry Coordinator Candidate should have:

- An active relationship with God through regular prayer and reception of the sacraments.
- Be a practicing Catholic in good standing
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - and comfortability with public speaking, with the ability to relate to youth, parents and volunteers.
- The ability to think creatively and adapt to changes to develop innovative approaches to youth ministry in response to the parish's circumstances and needs.
- A bachelor's degree in Theology, Catechetics, or a related field is preferred
- 2+ years of youth ministry experience, either professional or volunteer.
- Strong administrative, organizational, and computer skills.
- A willingness to work evening and weekend hours for youth ministry and parish events.
- Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English.

An email resume and cover letter should be sent to sarah.rider@stmarknc.org

About the Employer

St. Mark is a parish of over 4,200 families, and 85 active ministries. At Saint Mark Catholic Church, we are called as one to embrace a sense of stewardship and engagement, to grow in Christ, serve one another, share our gifts, and connect in faith. We are driven by the knowledge that the love of Christ commands us to to accompany and evangelize as many people as possible to the eternal happiness of heaven.