Junior High Youth Ministry Coordinator

Description

Position Summary: The Junior High Youth Ministry Coordinator shall be a practicing Catholic with an active faith and a commitment to living and promoting Christian values. The coordinator supports the spiritual and social needs of the parish’s youth, encourages growth in holiness, and helps young people build a strong foundation in the Catholic faith. This position reports to the Director of Faith Formation. Part-time position with attendance on Wednesday evenings, and specific weekend events as needed.

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities:

• Prepare, lead, and facilitate weekly junior high youth ministry gatherings with joy and confidence. (3 hours per week)

• Ensure the assigned Wednesday evening liturgical duties of junior high students are fulfilled throughout the school year.  

• Maintain an active relational ministry with students and their families. 

• Assist in keeping accurate records for student attendance, registrations and 

permission slips, payments received, etc. 

• Work closely with all junior high volunteer leaders to create a team environment and be a liaison between them and the DRE to identify needs. 

• Assist in organizing all storage facilities (classroom, closets, etc.) for junior high youth 

activities and implement a procedure for using youth ministry snacks and supplies. 

• Operate technology such smart TV's, portable projectors, screens, laptops, etc. 

• Abide by and enforce all safe environment compliance standards while working 

with the youth of the parish.

Qualifications:

• Practicing Catholic in full sacramental communion with the Catholic Church and committed to Catholic teaching and values. 
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. 
• Knowledge of Catholic theology, Scripture, morality, spirituality, evangelization, and adolescent faith formation. 
• Ability to effectively engage junior high youth and volunteers while working independently and collaboratively. 
• Successful completion of a criminal background check and all Safe Environment and Archdiocesan formation requirements.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift up to 50 pounds. 
• Two years of experience in youth ministry, catechesis, religious education, parish leadership, or related ministry, will be considered. 
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Working Conditions:

• All employees of the Parish are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Pastor in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the church. 

• The Parish is an at-will employer.

• All buildings and vehicles owned by the Parish are tobacco free.

• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.

• Working on weekends, evenings, and some holidays may be required.

• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic Christian prayer and liturgical celebrations.  

• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.