Youth Ministry Coordinator

Job Description

Job Title:  Youth Ministry Coordinator, Part-time 

Reports to: Pastor 

Location:  St. Cecilia Parish | Fort Myers, FL

Classification: Salaried/Exempt

 

Overview

St. Cecilia Catholic Community is looking for a dynamic individual to work with the Faith Formation Coordinator of to plan, direct, and implement ministry for grades 6 - 12. The Youth Minister Coordinator would be responsible for fostering a vibrant spiritual life in the youth of our parish through social and service opportunities as well as assisting with catechesis and sacramental prep as needed.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruit and manage teen volunteers for parish events, including but not limited to Summer Bible Camp, All Saints Festival, Advent Event, Parish Picnic, and Easter Egg Hunt.
• Organize and implement several fundraising campaigns throughout the year.
• Plan, schedule, and implement social activities for youth to interact and bond as a faith community.
• Schedule, organize, and facilitate monthly Youth Mass.
• Assist with planning, organizing, and presenting retreats.
• Data entry and record keeping of youth, volunteers, service hours, and Safe Environment Training.
• Provide weekly catechesis and possibly monthly sacramental prep.

 

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Must be a practicing Catholic
• Abilities must include: Church teaching; lead public prayer; interpersonal skills; public speaking; recruitment techniques; organizational, management, and administrative skills; creativity in program design and development; facilitation skills; knowledge of referral programs; energy, enthusiasm, and commitment; contemporary Catholic/Christian music; maintain A/V equipment; computer skills, including word processing; teaching techniques for adolescents.
• Individual will obtain DOV Youth Minister basic certification if not already certified.
• Must pass Level II Background screening