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Youth Ministry Coordinator – Holy Family Parish, San Jose
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Faith Formation Coordinator responds to the spiritual, catechetical, liturgical, and social needs of the Catholic youth in the parish. This involves supporting the youth ministry program designed for Edge students in junior high, and Life Teen students in grades 9 – 12.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
• Plan and coordinate with Core teams to plan and implement weekly Edge and Life Nights
• Evaluate and assess programs for areas of improvement
• Plan and facilitate retreats and lock-ins
• Assist the Faith Formation Director to recruit, supervise, train, and evaluate catechists; support spiritual growth of catechists
• Promote the youth sacramental programs, and other youth events, through bulletin announcements, Mass/Pulpit announcements, relational ministry, website updates, weekly emails
• Be responsible for recruiting and inviting youth who minister at 6 PM Youth Mass
• Maintain accurate records of youth who minister at 6 PM Youth Mass
• Communicate regularly with Director, catechists and parents
• Assist in fund raising events to support youth programs
• Work within an established budget, assist in the maintenance of records and perform other related administrative tasks
• Collaborate within the (Diocese of San Jose for Youth Ministry) events and Retreats
• Participate in Diocesan gatherings
• Collaborate with parish and school staff for events
• Continue professional and spiritual development
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
• Basic understanding of Scripture and the theology that relates to the specific area of responsibility
• Must be a practicing Catholic committed to living a life consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; collaborative leadership qualities
• Must have the ability to identify, invite, train and develop leaders and volunteers
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, Outlook, and Parishsoft. Must
be current with technology mediums to connect with teens and parents such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media.
Other Requirements: Able to work evenings and weekends.
Email Application to Rachel Garcia, Business Manager at rgarcia@dsj.org