Coordinator of Youth Ministry
COMPANY: St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
LOCATION: Clearwater, FL

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry who will sustain a welcoming community of teens from our parish who are inspired and encouraged to become disciples of Jesus.

Expectations:

  • A practicing Catholic who has an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and is in good standing with the Church
  • Organize, plan and promote weekly gatherings and periodic retreats for parish youth
  • Cultivate teen leadership within youth ministry program and parish at large
  • Assign roles to all volunteers who facilitate youth ministry gatherings and other events
  • Facilitate parish opportunities for attendance at national youth evangelization programs (such as NCYC, Steubenville Conferences, and Life Teen camps)
  • Able to build relationships well with middle school and high school youth and their parents
  • Proficient in using modern technologies of communication (including social media) to inform teens of youth ministry events, collaborating with the Director of Communications when needed
  • Interact with local schools where parishioners attend (principally, Clearwater Central Catholic High School & St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School)
  • Maintain a flexible ministry of presence on Sundays (especially during times of Mass)
  • Organize and lead events for Youth Ministry (social events, fundraisers, service opportunities, etc.)
  • Responsible for development and implementation of sacramental preparation (including Confirmation) for teenagers in grades 6-12 and the recording of these sacraments in parish records
  • Demonstrate good organizational, planning and communication skills
  • Collaborate as a member of the parish leadership team (which meets weekly)
  • Develop the annual curricular calendar in tandem with the Director of Faith Formation
  • Work together with the Director of Faith Formation in the planning and execution of parish family formation and social events
  • Manage and implement diocesan Safe Environment guidelines for teens and volunteers
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills such as: ability to listen and understand, problem solving, decision making, personal stress management, etc.
  • Must be able to work in team environment

Qualifications:

  • B.A., preferred in Theology-Education or youth ministry certification
  • At least 2 years’ experience of involvement in youth ministry—especially in organizing retreats and teen activities
  • Passage of a Level II FBI background screening
  • Completion of Diocesan Safe Environment Training
ABOUT PARISH/ SCHOOL/ ORGANIZATION

Located in sunny Clearwater, FL, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is thriving a eucharistic community of disciples guided by the Holy Spirit to courageously live the Gospel, where all are welcome to come and encounter Christ. We strive to advance God’s Kingdom through faith-filled prayer, compassionate service, and the generous sharing of our God given gifts.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume (including three references) to the parish search committee via Mandy Westrich at westrich@scosparish.org

DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry who will sustain a welcoming community of teens from our parish who are inspired and encouraged to become disciples of Jesus.

Expectations:

  • A practicing Catholic who has an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and is in good standing with the Church
  • Organize, plan and promote weekly gatherings and periodic retreats for parish youth
  • Cultivate teen leadership within youth ministry program and parish at large
  • Assign roles to all volunteers who facilitate youth ministry gatherings and other events
  • Facilitate parish opportunities for attendance at national youth evangelization programs (such as NCYC, Steubenville Conferences, and Life Teen camps)
  • Able to build relationships well with middle school and high school youth and their parents
  • Proficient in using modern technologies of communication (including social media) to inform teens of youth ministry events, collaborating with the Director of Communications when needed
  • Interact with local schools where parishioners attend (principally, Clearwater Central Catholic High School & St. Cecelia Interparochial Catholic School)
  • Maintain a flexible ministry of presence on Sundays (especially during times of Mass)
  • Organize and lead events for Youth Ministry (social events, fundraisers, service opportunities, etc.)
  • Responsible for development and implementation of sacramental preparation (including Confirmation) for teenagers in grades 6-12 and the recording of these sacraments in parish records
  • Demonstrate good organizational, planning and communication skills
  • Collaborate as a member of the parish leadership team (which meets weekly)
  • Develop the annual curricular calendar in tandem with the Director of Faith Formation
  • Work together with the Director of Faith Formation in the planning and execution of parish family formation and social events
  • Manage and implement diocesan Safe Environment guidelines for teens and volunteers
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills such as: ability to listen and understand, problem solving, decision making, personal stress management, etc.
  • Must be able to work in team environment

Qualifications:

  • B.A., preferred in Theology-Education or youth ministry certification
  • At least 2 years’ experience of involvement in youth ministry—especially in organizing retreats and teen activities
  • Passage of a Level II FBI background screening
  • Completion of Diocesan Safe Environment Training

ABOUT PARISH / SCHOOL / ORGANIZATION

Located in sunny Clearwater, FL, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church is thriving a eucharistic community of disciples guided by the Holy Spirit to courageously live the Gospel, where all are welcome to come and encounter Christ. We strive to advance God’s Kingdom through faith-filled prayer, compassionate service, and the generous sharing of our God given gifts.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send cover letter and resume (including three references) to the parish search committee via Mandy Westrich at westrich@scosparish.org

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