Coordinator of Edge

Dphx; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Timothy Parish seeks a dedicated youth ministry facilitator to develop and coordinate a comprehensive Edge curriculum, fostering discipleship among high school students. You will host Edge Nights, engage 100+ youths, and communicate with families weekly.

You will recruit and support a core team of volunteers, work with staff to bridge parish programs, and ensure Safe Environment compliance. This role demands creativity, leadership and reliable presence.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing; faith-filled, Holy Spirit driven, self-motivated, imaginative, energetic and reliable
• Some formal training in theology or systematic catechesis
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related position
• Ability to develop a program that will equip teens to become disciples of Christ
• Knowledge of Canva, Flocknote, AV, etc.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and foster a comprehensive discipleship-based semester curriculum for Edge that includes weekly Edge Nights (12-14 per semester)
• Effectively host & teach at Edge Nights with 100+ youth
• Communicate weekly with parents regarding ministry and formation opportunities
• Create and promote ministry to invite new youth to participate in Edge
• Coordinate, recruit, form, support and evaluate a core team for Edge (24+ people)
• Work collaboratively with staff and volunteers to bridge programs (CGS to EDGE, EDGE to Life Teen)
• Participate in and support Diocesan & Life Teen Youth Ministry Programs and Training Opportunities
• Provide timely information for worship aid, parish emails and Edge social media
• Attend staff meetings and work with St. Timothy Parish and School Staff
• Implement and enforce Diocesan Safe Environment requirements for volunteers and youth
• Complete Safe Environment Training annually and maintain boundaries
• Adhere to parish policies and procedures
• Work a minimum of 8 hours in office during typical hours (M-Th, 9-5)
• Perform any task deemed necessary by Pastor or delegate

Skills

Evangelization

Public speaking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Initiative

Creativity

Confidentiality

Independent work

Education

Theology training

Tools

Canva

Flocknote

AV equipment

Job description

Description

• Develop, coordinate and foster a comprehensive discipleship-based semester curriculum for Edge that includes weekly Edge Nights (12-14 per semester), retreats (including Edge Camp), service, and social events.
• Effectively host & teach at Edge Nights with 100+ youth.
• Communicate weekly with parents regarding ministry, parish life, expectations, at home formation opportunities, etc.
• Create and promote ministry in a way that continually invites new youth, in all stages of discipleship, to participate in Edge.
• Coordinate, recruit, form, support and evaluate a core team for Edge that incorporates H.S. teens & adults. (estimated at 24+ people)
• Work collaboratively with appropriate staff and volunteers to bridge programs (CGS to EDGE, EDGE to Life Teen).
• Participate in and support Diocesan & Life Teen Youth Ministry Programs and Training Opportunities.
• Provide timely, relevant information for weekly worship aid, parish Flocknote Friday email, Edge Instagram, and maintain the Edge page on parish website to help Edge be connected to the larger parish and all parishioners have access to knowledge of the ministry.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Work cooperatively with St. Timothy Parish and School Staff
• Implement, promote and enforce mandatory Diocesan Safe Environment requirement(s) for volunteers and youth.
• Complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training annually & maintain all appropriate boundaries consistently.
• Adhere to personnel practices of the Diocese of Phoenix and applicable parish policies and procedures.
• Work a minimum of 8 hours in office during typical office hours (M-Th, 9-5)
• Perform any task deemed necessary by the Pastor or his delegate

Requirements

• Understand the dynamics of evangelization, conversion, and discipleship
• Enthusiastically evangelize youth and form others to do so
• Practicing Catholic in good standing; faith-filled, Holy Spirit driven, self-motivated, imaginative, energetic and reliable
• Some formal training in theology or systematic catechesis?
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in related position
• Ability to develop a program that will equip teens to become disciples of Christ
• Knowledge of general technology (Canva, Flocknote, AV, etc.)
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking
• Ability to work well with middle school and high school youth, parents and volunteers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multitask
• Must have initiative, creativity, sensitivity to the needs of people; sound judgment regarding individual and program needs
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive/personal information
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Must be available to work nights and weekends, as required (1-2 nights/week + 1 weekend/quarter on average)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Dedication to the community of St. Timothy and the Catholic Church by participating in liturgical celebrations, prayer and service, requested parish events, etc.