Youth Ministry Coordinator, Part-time

Job Title: Youth MinistryCoordinator, Part-time (30 hrs./wk.) 

Reports to: Pastor 

Location:  San Pedro Church | North Port FL

Classification: Exempt/Salaried 

Overview   

The Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible for the planning of programming
aimed at invigorating the Catholic identity of youth from grades 6-12, under the
direct supervision of the Pastor.

Job Responsibilities

* Coordinate the planning and development of youth programs. Continue to
advance the Accompaniment project plan establishing meaningful one on one
outreach to Catholic teens per diocesan guidelines, with the assistance of
adult leaders. 
* Maintain frequent and open communication with the DRE/Faith Formation
Coordinator and the Diocese of Venice Youth Ministry Office.
* Organizing, administering and coordinating all Youth Ministry activities and
communication. (Flocknote or equivalent in a regular basis with parents and
youth as appropriate). This includes ordering materials and preparing the
space.
* Fulfill Administrative requirements of the position such as, requesting
permission for special events, providing reports on student’s participation,
budgeting, requesting funds and turning in expense documentation in a timely
manner, complying with registration policies and necessary Diocesan forms.
* Coordinate (communication) and train the volunteers and/or chaperones for
weekly youth group meetings and events.
* Organize, coordinate and run fundraising events 
* Promote and attend annual Diocesan Youth Rally, and any other mandatory
Diocesan Youth Gatherings or training events.
* Promote and attend the 5-day Veritas Summer Camp or equivalent and the
weekend Ave Maria Conference. Cove Crest Camp optional.
* Assist in planning and running Totus Tuus Summer Camp at the Parish. Mon thru
Fri in mid-July.
* Be a liaison between the Parish and the parish community to promote Religious
Ed programs and encourage participation in Youth Ministry.
* Use creative means to plan, organize and implement a range of social media
programs.
* Contribute to and update regularly, the Parish external social sites such as
Facebook in collaboration with Pastor and San Pedro’s Faith Formation
Coordinator.
* Programming should incorporate the components of youth ministry as directed
by the USCCB.
* Obtain approval of Pastor/DRE/Business Manager for all off-premises events or
special events and obtain required documents.
* Assist with Baptism, First Communion and Confirmation according to the
Sacramental Preparation Guidelines of the Diocese of Venice with Pastor and
DRE. (2 to 3 hours a week).
* Continue professional development in Theology and Youth outreach.
* Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in theology or related areas of concentration.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience with youth programming (employment or
volunteering).
* Work experience with middle and high school aged students.
* Excellent organization skills.
* Strong communications skills both written and oral.
* In depth experience with media including website design, content, etc.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
* Meet the requirements of safe environment policies regarding Safe Environment
Training for Youth.
* Must be able to pass a level II FDLE background check.