Status: Full Time
Non-Exempt (Eligible for over-time)
Primary Function
The Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry responds to the spiritual, religious, social, and cultural needs of the high school youth at St. Rita Catholic Community. Working under the direction of the Pastor, the immediate supervision of the Assistant Director of Faith Formation – Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and in collaboration with St. Rita staff and volunteers, this position sets out to build and maintain a community of holiness wherein the youth of St. Rita come to own and deepen their Catholic faith so that they will be strengthened for discipleship now and into their adult lives. This position develops and coordinates creative, vibrant, and faithful youth activities in the Parish, but primarily grows and develops strong Christian disciples who are excited and equipped to live their Catholic faith not only at St. Rita but in the wider Church and the world.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Core ResponsibilitiesPlans and executes regular opportunities for worship, spiritual growth, and fellowship such as Bible studies, other faith studies, worship, retreats, pilgrimages, etc. for high school youth.
- Builds communion among youth from every culture and ethnicity belonging to St. Rita Catholic Community, especially among Anglo and Hispanic youth, facilitating opportunities that strengthen multicultural awareness and celebration.
- Builds communion among parochial and public-school children, attending various school events and other extracurricular activities in which St. Rita youth participate.
- Integrates youth within wider Parish life by inviting them to serve (when age appropriate) as Altar servers, Eucharistic Ministers, Readers, etc.
- Fosters a sense of vocation among youth, especially to the Priesthood and Religious life; but also fosters a broader sense of vocation to married life as well as an understanding of Catholic responsibility in the world in light of Catholic Social Teaching and the universal call to holiness.
- Fosters a pro-life culture among youth through faithful and clear Catholic teaching and action, participating in pro-life events, pro-life learning opportunities, etc.
- Fosters a culture of justice among youth through faithful and clear Catholic Social Teaching and involvement in parish, diocesan, local, national, and even international mission and justice initiatives, e.g., serving the poor, facilitating justice learning opportunities, etc.
- Serves as a resource to the parish on youth issues and youth ministries.
- Liaises with the Pastor, relevant parish councils, parish and school staff on youth issues and youth ministries, working collaboratively with the Faith Formation Department.
- Develops volunteer leaders from throughout St. Rita Catholic Community by recruiting and training suitable persons for such ministry.
- Participates in the St. Rita Youth Council (SRYC), which is charged with envisioning, planning, and implementing a comprehensive youth ministry effort for St. Rita Catholic Community. With the SRYC and the Assistant Director of Faith Formation, the Coordinator of High School Youth Ministry develops and guides a Youth Leadership Team to help serve youth ministry initiatives at St. Rita.
- With the Assistant Director of Faith Formation and Assistant Director of Middle School Ministry, supports the implementation of sacramental preparation (OCIA) and Confirmation for youth in grades 9 – 12.
- Maintains contact with the Diocesan Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministries, maintaining familiarity with diocesan guidelines, attending diocesan and other extra-parochial meetings helpful to ministry.
- Supports ministry efforts of the Assistant Director of Faith Formation with the young adult ministry.
Administration
- Provides up-do-date progress reports to the parish and school leaders as necessary.
- Maintains filing and record-keeping system for appropriate youth ministry programs in collaboration with the Office of Faith Formation.
- Follows office procedures in the parish
- Participates in monthly parish staff meetings as well as periods of staff prayer and retreat.
- Responsible for managing the youth ministries budget as it pertains to High School Ministry
- Maintain compliance by the Youth Ministry Office with diocesan safety polices and parish and school policies
Qualifications
- A fully initiated Catholic in good standing with the Church.
- Agrees with all magisterial Catholic teaching and joyfully and obediently lives out his or her Catholic faith.
- Has obtained either a Bachelor’s degree and/or a Master’s degree in a discipline relatable to Catholic ministry (theology, ministry, religious studies, education, etc.).
- Has at least 1-3 years of world or volunteer experience in youth ministry or another relatable ministry or field.
- Familiar with youth culture and trends and relevant evangelical and catechetical best practices.
- Exhibits multicultural competency and empathy; bilingual skills (English and Spanish) are a bonus.
- A passionate and charismatic individual; able to draw young people to Christ and his Church.
Please submit your resume to Julie Billmeier at jbillmeier@stritaparish.net.
