Coordinator of High School Ministry

Position Type: Full-time; 40 hrs/week

Start date: As soon as possible

Reports to: Executive Director of Parish Operations

Competitive pay

The Coordinator of High School Ministry develops and implements the process of evangelization and formation for middle and high school students, with an emphasis on High School Formation within the parish. This role will includes overseeing and coordinating the preparation for the sacrament of confirmation. This is a dynamic position that St. James believes will play a crucial role in helping our parishioners to be disciples of Christ and make disciples of Christ.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate Life Teen Program for the 9th-12th grade students including selection of materials, recruitment and training of group leaders and volunteers, set up, clean up & budget reconciliation
• Coordinate curriculum calendar including social nights, retreat, mission trip, and formative opportunities
• Work closely with the Evangelization and Formation Team to help facilitate an integrated, organized and comprehensive Faith Formation Program.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates volunteer Faith Formation personnel through recruitment of team catechists and volunteers, aiding in catechist goal-setting, and modeling best teaching practices.
• Within the guidelines set by Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection, develop appropriate relationships with students with the focus of leading them closer to Christ through the example of discipleship.
• Attend activities and events off church property such as sporting events, plays, musicals and award ceremonies.
• Working closely with the team’s administrative assistant, manages communication, including website, social media and bulletin content.
• Working closely with Coordinator of Middle School Youth Minstry to continue the process of evangelization and formation for middle school students participating in EDGE Program and Confirmation activities.
• Maintains a presence at St. James School building relationships with students, faculty, and staff
• Manages annual budget for High School Ministry
• Attend all pertinent Archdiocesan/Vicariate meetings and St. James Staff Meetings

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

• Bachelors Degree required; Major in theology, education, pastoral studies, or youth ministry preferred
• 3 – 5 years of experience in education, administration, management, evangelization, training and equipping
• Proven success in creating and implementing programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• Comfortable working and collaborating within a team in a fast-paced office environment
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel, web content management, social media (e.g., Facebook, Twitter and Instagram).
• Practicing Catholic who fully adheres to and models the Church’s teachings in faith and morals (Cf., “Code of Ethics for Catechetical Leaders,” National Certification Standards for Lay Ecclesial Ministers. 2003. p. xxv.)
• Registered with the Protecting God’s Children/Virtus
• Must be available for evening/weekend work.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should submit resume and cover letter to:

Matthew Hahn,  Executive Director of Operations |  mhahn@stjamesah.org