Youth Minister & Religious Education Director
COMPANY: The Lord’s Vineyard
LOCATION: Dunkirk, NY

DESCRIPTION

Youth Minister Position
• Develop, oversee and coordinate youth ministry programs across the family of parishes.
• Utilize creative approaches to evangelization, incorporating modern technology and social media.
• Plan and lead engaging youth programs, events, retreats and activities that promote spiritual growth.
• Encourage fellowship and provide opportunities for youth to serve the family and community.
• Work collaboratively with parish leadership, volunteers, and families to strengthen youth engagement.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate ministry needs.

Religious Education Coordinator
• Recruit, train and oversee volunteer catechists.
• Direct faith formation programs for children (Kindergarten through Confirmation) and Adult RCIA.
• Coordinate retreats and days of reflection opportunities for the parish.
• Ensure compliance with Diocesan guidelines for curriculum, sacramental records and child protection policies.
• Plan & prepare liturgy, ceremony and rehearsals for all sacramental celebrations
• Develop and manage the annual faith formation calendar in collaboration with parish staff and clergy.
• Collaborate with pastor and business manager to prepare an annual budget and follow parish best practices for financial reporting by submitting financial records in a timely manner to the business manager.

ABOUT PARISH/ SCHOOL/ ORGANIZATION

The Lord’s Vineyard family of parishes consists of 4 parishes (5 churches) located on the beautiful shore of Lake Erie. We’re approximately 40 minutes from downtown Buffalo.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to Fran Page, The Lord’s Vineyard, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 or email: fpage@thelordsvineyard3.com

DESCRIPTION

Youth Minister Position
• Develop, oversee and coordinate youth ministry programs across the family of parishes.
• Utilize creative approaches to evangelization, incorporating modern technology and social media.
• Plan and lead engaging youth programs, events, retreats and activities that promote spiritual growth.
• Encourage fellowship and provide opportunities for youth to serve the family and community.
• Work collaboratively with parish leadership, volunteers, and families to strengthen youth engagement.
• Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate ministry needs.

Religious Education Coordinator
• Recruit, train and oversee volunteer catechists.
• Direct faith formation programs for children (Kindergarten through Confirmation) and Adult RCIA.
• Coordinate retreats and days of reflection opportunities for the parish.
• Ensure compliance with Diocesan guidelines for curriculum, sacramental records and child protection policies.
• Plan & prepare liturgy, ceremony and rehearsals for all sacramental celebrations
• Develop and manage the annual faith formation calendar in collaboration with parish staff and clergy.
• Collaborate with pastor and business manager to prepare an annual budget and follow parish best practices for financial reporting by submitting financial records in a timely manner to the business manager.

ABOUT PARISH / SCHOOL / ORGANIZATION

The Lord’s Vineyard family of parishes consists of 4 parishes (5 churches) located on the beautiful shore of Lake Erie. We’re approximately 40 minutes from downtown Buffalo.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your resume to Fran Page, The Lord’s Vineyard, 1030 Central Ave., Dunkirk, NY 14048 or email: fpage@thelordsvineyard3.com

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