Coordinator of Youth and Young Adult Religious Education

Summary

The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive Catholic youth ministry program for middle school and high school teens. This includes oversight and coordination of EDGE (Middle School Ministry), Life Teen (High School Ministry), and all associated retreats, service projects, sacramental preparation collaboration, and parish events. The Coordinator works in collaboration with the Pastor, parish staff, parents, volunteers, and the wider parish community to lead young people closer to Christ and to foster their active participation in the life of the Church.

Primary Responsibilities

• Program Leadership & Execution
  • Develop, coordinate, and oversee all aspects of EDGE and Life Teen programs.
  • Plan weekly gatherings, teaching series, small groups, service opportunities, social events, and prayer experiences.
  • Ensure all content is in line with Catholic teaching, Life Teen curriculum, the parish mission, and diocesan guidelines. Advocating for a comprehensive vision of youth ministry based on USCCB document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.
  • Career: Liturgical Ministries, especially at a designated Youth Mass when applicable.
• Volunteer Recruitment & Formation
  • Recruit, train, manage, and support adult Core Team volunteers for both EDGE and Life Teen.
  • Provide ongoing formation, retreats, and spiritual support to volunteers.
  • Ensure volunteers are compliant with diocesan Safe Environment requirements.
• Retreats, Conferences & Special Events
  • Plan and direct middle school and high school retreats, including Confirmation-related retreats when applicable.
  • Coordinate participation in diocesan youth events, mission trips, conferences, and service projects.
  • Organize fundraising activities when necessary.
• Pastoral Care & Relationship Building
  • Foster a welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered environment for all teens.
  • Build supportive relationships with youth, parents, and families.
  • Provide pastoral support, mentoring, and spiritual guidance to teens within appropriate boundaries.
• Administration & Communication
  • Maintain updated calendars, attendance, and program records.
  • Communicate regularly with parents, parish staff, and volunteers via email, Flocknote, bulletin, social media, and parish website.
  • Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget.
  • Ensure Safe Environment policies are strictly implemented, including supervision, digital communication, and one-on-one contact policies.
• Collaboration & Parish Integration
  • Collaborate with Religious Education staff, Confirmation coordinators, liturgical ministers, and school personnel when applicable.
  • Promote youth presence in parish life, including service opportunities and participation in parish events.
  • Attend weekly parish staff meetings and diocesan youth ministry gatherings as required.
• Other Duties as Assigned by Pastor

Requirements & Qualifications

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing who lives in accordance with Church teachings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, or related field preferred (or equivalent parish ministry experience).
• Experience working with youth and volunteers in a parish or Catholic school setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and attend retreats or conferences.
• Safe Environment/Catechetical training (or willingness to obtain).
• Proficiency in digital communication, social media, and basic office software.
• Bilingual – (English and Spanish)
• Three years of parish and/or administrative office experience
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Able to communicate with various levels of staff and management
• Able to work evenings, weekends and holidays due to work an unpredictable schedule when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently.
• Able to compose correspondence, minutes and/or reports.
• Able to work independently
• Able to maintain confidentiality

Key Personal Qualities

• A missionary heart and a passion for evangelizing young people.
• Dependability, creativity, and flexibility.
• Able to work collaboratively and pastorally with youth, parents, clergy, and volunteers.
• Strong understanding of Catholic doctrine and willingness to continue learning.
• Professional, friendly, compassionate, and dedicated to building community.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this position, employees may frequently lift 10- 25 pounds.