Youth Coordinator, Our Lady of Good Council

Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Young Adult

Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Young Adults Job Description


1. General Responsibilities

The coordinator of youth ministry and young adults (CYYAM) collaborates with the Pastor & Director of Faith Formation to provide vision and coordination for the parish’s efforts in ministry to young people from 6th through 12th grades as well as young adults (age 18-39).

2. Accountability

The coordinator is a member of the parish staff who reports directly to the Pastor.

3. Responsibilities

Parish staff member–the CYYAM will be responsible to:

· Participate in staff planning

· Communicate to staff about youth and young adult ministry activities

· Be a consistent pastoral presence at Masses and parish wide events

Parish Youth Ministry--the parish youth ministry program integrates adolescent catechesis into a comprehensive ministry to, with, by and for young people. The CYYAM’s responsibilities include:

· Coordinating Tuesday Youth Nights for 6-12 grades

· Facilitating the Youth Leadership Team, which is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive youth ministry program

· Coordinating the recruitment, training, supporting, and evaluating of volunteers in the youth ministry program

· Developing a systematic and intentional plan for adolescent catechesis that utilizes a creative variety of formats, settings, and timeframes

· Coordinating the sacramental preparation programs for youth and young adults

· Coordinating the outreach to and evangelization of all young people in the parish

· Fostering the involvement of young people in the life of the parish, including serving on the Pastoral Council, as liturgical ministers, and being involved in parish activities

· Coordinating the outreach to and evangelization of all young people in the parish

· Collaborate with vicariate Parish Youth Ministers with planning and implementation of events

· Advocating for a comprehensive vision of youth ministry, based on the 1997 USCCB document, Renewing The Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry

Parish Young Adult Ministry –

· Identify, train and support parish leadership teams of young adults and volunteers who, together with existing parish commissions, will implement the four goals and seven components of young adult ministry as found in Sons and Daughters of the Light: A Pastoral Plan for Ministry with Young Adults

· Plans and implements the anticipate Young Adult activities which encompass a balance of spiritual/catechetical/pastoral care/social and service events

· Develops a strategic vision and ongoing outreach plan to increase the participation of the young adult in wider parish programming and leadership

· Directs the recruitment, training, evaluation, support and safe training of volunteers

· Listen and provide for the spiritual, formation, vocational, and social needs of the young adults

· Promote service opportunities through age-appropriate projects within the parish and the larger community

· Be visible in the parish and community where young adults are present

· Connect young adults in the parish to regional conferences, retreats, leadership development opportunities, and other young adult activities

· Participate in all aspects of parish life through community, worship, catechesis and outreach

· Foster effective communication within and outside the parish

· Continue personal faith development and professional development through learning opportunities at parish or diocese and its Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry

4. Relationships

· Pastor and Faith Formation Director and other Parish Staff – close cooperation and communication and seek staff involvement and input when appropriate

· Youth Ministry Leadership Team – close support and involvement

· Parents and Parishioners – regular communication and seek input as appropriate

· Vicariate Youth Ministers/Diocesan Offices – regular communications, participation with diocesan policies and vicariate/diocesan association of professional youth ministers