Coordinator/Facilitator, Catechesis

Dphx; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dphx seeks a Coordinator of Youth Ministry to lead a vibrant MS/HS program rooted in the Eucharist, faith formation, service, and community. You will plan communications to invite parishioners to active participation and collaborate with parish staff.

The role requires designing weekly gatherings, coordinating retreats and events, and developing a core leadership team to foster safe environment and family faith opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires practicing Catholic in good standing and ability to plan and lead MS/HS youth ministry.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Education, or Communications or equivalent ministry experience.
• Proven written and verbal communication skills and experience with social media management.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a comprehensive MS/HS youth ministry aligned with parish mission.
• Plan and host weekly gatherings including catechesis, small groups, prayer, service and fellowship.
• Coordinate annual retreats and events, while leading outreach to under-engaged youth.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Event coordination

Youth ministry

Social media

Canva

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Education, Communications

Tools

Flocknote

Website CMS

Canva

Job description

In communion with the Pastor and parish staff, the Coordinator of Youth Ministry leads a vibrant, ministry that forms middle school & high school, rooted in the Eucharist, faith formation, service, and community. The role also plans communications to invite, inform, and inspire parishioners to active participation in parish life.

Requirements

• Vision & Planning: Design and implement a comprehensive, youth ministry (MS/HS) aligned with the parish mission “To know Christ Jesus and fulfill His Great Commission.”
• Weekly Gatherings: Plan and host engaging weekly sessions (catechesis, small groups, prayer, service, fellowship).
• Retreats & Events: Coordinate at least one annual retreat (ENG/ESP) plus seasonal missions, service days, and deanery/diocesan events (e.g., youth rallies, NCYC as appropriate).
• Leadership Development: Recruit, train, and mentor a core team of adult and peer leaders; provide ongoing formation and safe-environment compliance.
• Family & Sacramental Integration: Collaborate with Faith Formation to provide Confirmation prep for teenagers; engage parents/guardians through parent nights, and family faith opportunities.
• Pastoral Care & Outreach: Maintain a welcoming presence; accompany teens and families; conduct outreach to under-engaged youth (school, sports, neighborhood).
• Establish a weekly presence at the local High School during the year.
• Liturgy & Service: Integrate youth into liturgical ministries (lectors, music, hospitality) and organize service/mission opportunities tied to Catholic social teaching.
• Administration: Schedule, budget, registrations, permission forms, transportation, vendor coordination, and incident reporting in line with parish/diocesan policies.

Social Media & Communications

• Strategy & Calendar: Develop a content calendar (web, email, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WhatsApp/GroupMe as appropriate) that promotes parish liturgies, ministries, and events.
• E-News & Bulletins: Assist Pastor with monthly e-newsletters, parish-wide announcements, and event promotions; provide timely website updates.
• Analytics & Growth: Track reach/engagement; recommend improvements; ensure compliance with Safe Environment and intellectual property policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing who supports and lives the teachings of the Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Education, Communications, or related field; equivalent ministry experience considered.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• 2+ years’ experience in parish/diocesan youth ministry or Catholic school campus ministry.
• Experience managing social media for an organization (content creation, scheduling, analytics).
• Proficiency with standard office tools and basic design/video apps (e.g., Canvas), and parish platforms (Flocknote, website CMS).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally for ministry activities.

Compliance & Safe Environment

• Must complete and maintain Diocese of Phoenix Safe Environment training and background check prior to start and annually thereafter.
• Ensures all volunteers comply with Safe Environment policies, models best practices for digital communications with minors.
• Follows all parish/diocesan policies for transportation, off-site events, permission forms, photo/video releases, and incident reporting.

Schedule & Working Conditions

• Full-time/Part-time with regular evening/weekend hours (weekly youth night, Sunday Mass presence, retreats, special events).
• Some lifting/physical setup for events; ability to move between buildings and outdoor activities.
• Occasional overnight retreats, conferences, and diocesan gatherings.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and diocesan guidelines; full benefits per parish policy (health, retirement, PTO/holidays).