High School Discipleship Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Columbus; Westerville (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Columbus is seeking a High School Discipleship Coordinator to facilitate and invest in youth programs. The role involves planning activities, training volunteers, and collaborating with parish staff to foster youth ministry.

The ideal candidate is a practicing Catholic with a Bachelor’s degree and experience working with teens. The position offers a fulfilling opportunity to engage and develop the youth community in Westerville, Ohio.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in theology, catechesis or similar discipline preferred.
• Experience working with teens.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement youth formation and activities for High School students and families.
• Facilitate weekly social events and oversee weekly discipleship groups.
• Recruit and train volunteers to execute ministry needs.
• Create and execute an annual outreach plan to engage students.

Skills

Knowledge of the Catholic faith

Oral and written communication

Youth recruitment and empowerment

Public speaking

Use of technology and media

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field

Job description

Title: High School Discipleship Coordinator

Schedule: 40hrs a week. Wednesday evenings required

Report to: Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization

Location: St Paul the Apostle Westerville, Ohio

Pay Range: $43,000-52,000 (based on experience and education level)

Job Summary

The High School Discipleship Coordinator will be responsible for facilitating and personally investing in recurring High School Discipleship youth programs, which includes collaborating with the Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization to develop programming, offer volunteer formation and training, and plan events. This role aids in the implementation of catechetical and relational programs within a cohesive framework that is conducive to discipleship and relationship with Jesus Christ. This person will report to the Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization.

Essential Functions / Major Responsibilities

The essential functions/major responsibilities listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. Duties and responsibilities are also subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change. This individual will be required to adjust their schedule to meet the needs of the Parish, including work on weekends and evenings. The primary areas of responsibility are:

• Plan and implement youth formation and activities for High School students and families.
• Facilitate weekly social events and oversee weekly discipleship groups for high school students.
• Recruit and train volunteers to execute ministry needs including leading small groups, assisting with social events, and hosting student retreats.
• Create and execute an annual outreach plan to engage students and parents not currently involved.
• Communicate with parents and students about all opportunities and publicize them to the parish through promotion material.
• Advocate for a comprehensive vision of youth ministry, based on the 1997 USCCB document, Renewing The Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.
• Attend regular staff meetings and prayer.
• Participate in staff planning.
• Communicate to staff about high school youth ministry activities.
• Be a resource person to parish staff on issues related to youth ministry.
• Be a consistent pastoral presence at Mass and parish-wide events.

Organizing and Training of Volunteers

• Assist in the recruitment, formation, and training of parent and event volunteers.
• Monthly support and training sessions with leaders and volunteers.
• Weekly communication with leaders and volunteers.
• Assist the Coordinator of Youth Discipleship and Evangelization to ensure that all leaders and volunteers are compliant with diocesan VIRTUS requirements and ongoing formation.

Administrative Tasks

• Work with front office staff to schedule all room needs.
• Participate in diocesan youth ministry meetings and quarterly regional youth ministry meetings.
• Participate in ongoing faith formation and educational opportunities.

Specific Job Skills

• Thorough knowledge of the Catholic faith and the ability to communicate it to others successfully.
• Effective oral and written communication and composition skills.
• Effective use of communication tools relevant to youth and young adult ministry.
• Ability to recruit and empower volunteers and collaborate well with them and others in carrying out the parish’s mission and the mission of youth ministry.
• An understanding of present-day approaches to youth ministry and the ability to research resources for youth ministry.
• Build authentic relationships with youth and their parents.
• Ability to speak effectively in public.
• Collaborative skills that serve to motivate volunteers.
• Knowledge of how to use technology and media to communicate the Church’s message.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing required.
• Bachelor’s degree required – theology, catechesis, or similar academic discipline preferred.
• Experience working with teens.