Coordinator of Youth Ministry

St. Andrew by the Bay a Catholic parish in Annapolis Maryland needs a passionate and committed disciple to serve as the Coordinator of Youth Ministry. The candidates mission will be to work with a committed core group of parishioners to bring to life a new program for the formation and evangelization of middle school and high school students. This is a fulltime benefit eligible position.

A recent Archdiocesanwide change in the age of Confirmation will open the possibility of a new model for the formation and evangelization of young people. We hope to foster a community for our youth that creates a space of belonging within the Church helps them to grow to maturity as persons and accompanies them as they discern the plan God has for their life.

The Coordinator of Youth Ministry is responsible for overseeing the formation and evangelization of middle and high school students in the parish. This person will foster a dynamic welcoming and Christcentered environment for youth to encounter Jesus Christ explore and deepen their faith build relationships with peers and actively participate in the life of the Parish.

Essential Functions

Faith Formation and Programing

• Develop plan and implement a new model of formation for middle and high school students firmly rooted in our Catholic faith and capable of reaching out to others.
• Lead regular meetings classes retreats service projects and social events that promote the creates a space of belonging within the Church helps teens to grow to maturity as persons and accompanies them as they discern the plan God has for their life.
• Foster active participation in the life of the Church especially Mass Eucharistic Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Youth Engagement

• Build relationships with youth to achieve the core goals of our youth ministry and encourage active participation in the life of the Church.
• Encourage youth to serve in the broader parish community.
• Create a welcoming environment where all youth feel supported valued and spiritually challenged.

Pastoral Care Engagement and Outreach

• Build meaningful relationships with youth and their families offering guidance and support in their spiritual journey
• Be a visible and active presence at Parish events and in the local community to encourage youth participation in the parish
• Provide support to youth especially during times of crisis or transition
• Establish a presence at Broadneck High School
• Collaborate with regional youth ministry events in the Archdiocese
• Work collaboratively with the Pastor Formation and Evangelization staff and other ministry leaders to integrate youth into the wider life of the Parish

Volunteer Recruitment and Training

• Maintain grow and support a team of parishioners who can serve as Catechist mentors for our teens.
• Mentor and train youth peer leaders to assist in leading youth group activities and ministries.
• Facilitate opportunities for youth to grow as protagonists through retreats community service and development as leaders.
• Ensure all volunteers comply with parish and diocesan guidelines including child protection and safeguarding protocols.

Event Planning and Coordination

• Plan and oversee regular youth events including retreats mission trips social activities and service projects.
• Organize fundraising efforts and coordinate logistics for youth trips or events.

Position Qualifications

• The essential qualification is a passion for helping young people to encounter the person of Jesus Christ. This is manifested by a candidate who is inspired engaged creative enthusiastic possessed of a youthful spirit and a capacity to connect to youth rooted in their desire to share with others what they have received.
• The ideal candidate will need the flexibility to work evenings and weekends and to engage the broader community in the area with a particular focus on local schools where our teens attend.
• Finally this passion expresses itself through a commitment to carry out this work with consistency for several years.

Deeply Committed to their Catholic Faith

The candidate must be firmly rooted in their Catholic faith expressed not only through a strong understanding of and adherence to the content of the faith but also through a wholehearted embrace of the life of the Church especially the Sacraments.

Formed and Capable of Doing the Work

The position is directed toward both evangelization and formation. As such a background in education teaching skills or experience in classroom is ideal. Familiarity with adolescent faith development engagement and their social and cultural environment as well as personal skills in public speaking and discussion facilitation are essential. The ideal candidate would also have strong capabilities in envisioning planning and organizational skills.

• Bachelors Degree in Education Theology Religious Studies Philosophy or a related field is preferred.
• Experience with social media as well as basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google applications are required.

Capable of Building Healthy Relationships

Because of the central importance in relational ministry the candidate must be able to engage with youth both personally and in groups. In sharing the faith they must be sensitive to diverse needs and backgrounds of youth and able to incorporate various teaching methods for varying personalities. This work is the work of a whole community. As such the candidate will be expected to equip families and current Catechist mentors while continuing to grow wider network of volunteers. All to this is done in an environment where our young people can feel safe one that complies with standards and requirements set out by the Office of the Child and Youth Protection.

Pay Range: $19.23 24.04 Hourly

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position including health dental and vision coverage; employerpaid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday sick and vacation leave. Please click on the link below for more detailed information:

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