Youth Ministry Coordinator

Christian Leadership Alliance; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Church of the Holy Family in Virginia Beach is seeking a Part-Time Youth Minister (20 hours/week) to lead the High School Faith Formation and the Confirmation program, working with the Pastor and Director of Faith Formation. The role emphasizes designing engaging programs for 9th–12th graders, coordinating volunteer catechists, managing the youth budget, and traveling to diocesan events as needed.

Applicants should be practicing Catholics, hold a bachelor’s degree in theology or related field,

Qualifications

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, committed to the teachings of the Church.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Education, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and people skills.
• Strong computer skills working with Word, Excel, Canva, Outlook, Windows.
• Ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, and parish volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the High School Faith Formation Program for grades 9–12.
• Evaluate curricula to ensure USCCB approval.
• Manage volunteer catechists and substitutes and schedule coverage.
• Oversee Youth Ministry budget and procurement of supplies.
• Travel with teens to Diocesan events as needed.
• Coordinate with parish leaders to integrate youth into service opportunities.
• Engage parents through Family Formation initiatives.
• Recruit and train volunteer catechists; ensure Safe Environment compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

People skills

Word

Excel

Outlook

Windows

Canva

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theology

Tools

Canva

Job description

Church of the Holy Family is seeking a Part-Time Youth Minister.

The Youth Ministry Coordinator collaborates with parish efforts to encounter Jesus, deepen faith and invite new disciples by designing programs and outreach for high school youth that foster relationship with God and the Catholic Church. The part-time youth minister (20 hours per week) will focus primarily on Confirmation and teen faith formation (9th-12th grade). They lead all Teen Faith Formation Programs and ensure faithful adherence to Church teaching and diocesan guidelines, recruit volunteer catechists, manage the Youth Ministry budget, and foster lifelong faith formation under the pastor's and Director of Faith Formation's direction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the High School Faith Formation Program (9th - 12th Grade):
   1. Evaluates program curricula and ensures that all curricula have been approved by the USCCB
   2. Develop individualized programs for children with special religious education needs
   3. Manages the schedule of volunteer catechists and volunteer substitute catechists to ensure coverage for grades 9th-12th
   4. Manages the budget lines tied to the Youth Ministry Programs
      1. Orders all supplies (including curriculum materials) for teen programs
   5. Travel with teens to occasional Diocesan events (DYC, World Youth Day, etc.)
   6. Coordinate with other leaders in the parish to integrate youth into opportunities for service in the community
   7. Works with the Director of Faith Formation to engage parents in opportunities for Faith Formation through Family Formation opportunities
   8. Works with the Director of Faith Formation to recruit and train volunteer catechists
   9. Works with the Director of Faith Formation to ensure that all volunteer catechists are compliant with Safe Environment Policies
2. Responsible for the High School Confirmation Program:
   1. Travels with the high school students in Confirmation to the Diocesan Confirmation Retreat
   2. Coordinates with Diocesan staff and other youth ministers for any liturgies related to Confirmation
   3. Communicates with parents
   4. Organize Confirmation candidate interviews for each student with the pastor
   5. Ensures all necessary information is gathered for sacramental records and coordinates with the parish secretary to hand off that information
   6. Manages the budget line tied to the Confirmation Program

Requirements / Qualifications

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, committed to the teachings of the Church.
• Bachelor’s degree required, degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry, Education, or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and people skills.
• Strong computer skills working with Word, Excel, Canva, Outlook, Windows.
• Ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, and parish volunteers.

Work Schedule

• Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, some travel required.
• Availability for retreats, Diocesan events, and parish functions

Diocesan Compliance

The Youth Ministry must comply with all Diocesan policies, including Safe Environment requirements, background checks, and ongoing formation as required by the Diocesan guidelines and Called to Work in Harmony.

Questions should be directed to Mac Harkin, Business Manager at [e-mail]