The Pastorate of Prince of Peace and St. Francis de Sales is seeking qualified candidates for a Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. The Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is a part-time position. The Coordinator will work together with the Director of Evangelization in implementing the goals and developing the parish vision for the ministry of high school youth and college age parishioners (active & inactive). The primary focus of the coordinator will be the preparation of the youth for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This position reports to the Director of Evangelization, working 19 hours per week.Essential FunctionsHigh School Ministry
- Responsible for implementing and evaluating the curriculum to be used by the volunteers and youth during the year
- Recruit, train, equip, and coordinate the schedule of volunteers who will lead small group discussions
- Plan, coordinate and implement youth social meetings and retreats
- Provides opportunities for the youth to be involved in Outreach and Parish Ministries
- Assist the Pastor in the preparation of liturgical celebrations focused on the youth
Confirmation Program
- Responsible for implementing and evaluating the curriculum to be used by the volunteers and the youth during the year
- Recruit, train, equip and coordinate the schedule of volunteers who will lead the small group discussions for those preparing for confirmation
- Plan, coordinate, and implement youth social meetings and the yearly retreat for confirmands
- Organize and lead parent preparation sessions to inform parents about the process for the preparation of the sacrament of Confirmation in accord with the Archdiocese of Baltimore
- Assist the Pastor in the preparation of the liturgical celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation. Contact the Archdiocese to schedule the Bishop who will celebrate the Confirmation Mass
Administration
- Responsible for registration process including but not limited to updating parish database and processing payments
- Attend all staff meetings
- Work together with the Director of Evangelization to create and present a budget to be approved by the Pastor and Finance Committee
- Evaluate Youth and Young Adult Ministries yearly and present the results to the Director of Evangelization and Pastor
- Collaborates with the Archdiocese of Baltimore Office of Family, Youth and Young Adult Ministry
- Assists the Director of Evangelization with Vacation Bible School
Position Qualifications
- Practicing and devoted Catholic who is fully able to participate in the sacramental life of the Church
- Bachelor's degree in Theology, religious studies, pastoral ministry, or related field
- Excellent planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to direct, form and manage volunteer staff
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite