Coordinator of Youth MinistryDiocese of Bridgeport

SUMMARY:
Form young men and women to be passionate disciples of Jesus Christ. Coordinates all high school and middle school youth ministry activities for St. Pius. Meetings and activities are hosted on campus at Saint Pius X parish. The youth minister recruits and organizes a CORE team of volunteers, meets regularly with youth group members (weekly), and plans and executes extra spiritual, social, and service oriented activities open to the young people of Fairfield and surrounding communities.

GOALS:

• Form young people to be disciples of Jesus Christ through prayer, discipleship, and formation.
• Create and form student leaders who seek to serve and grow the kingdom of God through regular formation.
• Communicate enthusiasm and joy for the Catholic faith among students, parents, and volunteers through relational ministry.
• Build a team of parish adults and mentors to serve as leaders and witnesses for young people.
• Create a sense of Christian community and involvement among CORE team and students through fellowship, prayer, and formation.

JOB RESPONSIBLITIES:

Financial Responsibilities

• Maintain and stay within yearly Youth Ministry Budget
• Fundraise total of 9k/year
• Collect dues from all participants, and track/maintain records

Program Development

• Plan, organize, and supervise, with CORE Team, weekly high school and middle school meetings.
• Plan, organize, and supervise small group formation opportunities for student leaders.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update parish communication channels (bulletin, social media, email, and website) highlighting social, service, and spiritual opportunities of encounter. Visit fairfieldlt.com.
• Plan an annual or bi-annual retreat for high school and Edge.
• Plan, and fundraise for, an annual summer trip for high school
• Foster involvement of youth in parish life and local community, including liturgical ministries, elementary faith formation, and other parish activities.
• Recruit CORE adult leadership team and coordinate training, support, and evaluation of volunteers.

Communication

• Oversee weekly youth ministry communication with both parents and students across all communication channels bulletin, social media (Instagram and Facebook), email, and website.
• Quarterly updates about youth ministry (bulletin, email, and social media).
• Maintain a database of Youth Ministry Participants and volunteers through “Flocknote.”

Administration

• Reports to Pastor.
• Annually assist with long range planning, budgeting, and program assessment.
• Works with parish safe environments coordinator to ensure that all adults are in full compliance with diocesan safe environment policy.
• Operates within established budget; monitors and fully accounts for spending and receipts.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, grounded in a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church, who understands and clearly articulates the mission/purpose of the church to save souls and make disciples.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Must be VIRTUS trained.
• 2-3 years of prior youth and/or young adult ministry experience, parish ministry, or related work.
• Self-motivated leader, capable of casting a vision for ministry to students, parents, CORE team, and parish staff while following through with execution of strategies and plans.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, managerial skills, and proficiency with contemporary means of communication and technology.
• Must possess a proven ability to work effectively with youth, diverse individuals, and adults.
• Exemplifies personal excellence, teamwork, joyful sacrifice, and is in good emotional health.
• Is teachable and willing to learn.
• Physical demands of the job include bending, sitting, and lifting.
• Compliance with diocesan policies and safe environment requirements.
• Willingness to work nights and weekends as needed or requested.
• Maintains confidentiality and is professional in personal matters.
• Adhere to the U.S.C.C.B Charter for Safe Environments Policy for Virtus compliance and adhere to the civil laws and reporting procedures.

 

*Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. They may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time, with training.

 

Send cover letter and resume to Kimberlie Leon, business and property manager, at kleon@st-pius.org with the subject line: Youth Minister Application.