Youth Ministry & Religious Education Coordinator

St. Catherine Catholic School; Naples (FL); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Finbarr Parrish in Naples is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry to plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate the parish's religious education and faith-formation programs.

The role reports to the Pastor and requires organizing youth activities, coordinating a summer camp, OCIA catechumenate, and ongoing faith formation for all ages within the parish community.

Qualifications

• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Catechetics or related field.
• 3–5 years of successful experience in youth programming, either through employment or voluntary work.
• Excellent organizational, leadership and written/oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Tuesday evening Communion and Confirmation classes for grades 2–12.
• Plan and administer yearly Totus Tuus Summer Camp.
• Organize and coordinate Youth Ministry activities for Middle/High School, incl. faith formation, socials, retreats.
• Conduct faith formation for OCIA Catechumens and Candidates on Sunday mornings and coordinate related events.
• Pursue education on current youth ministry trends and related issues.
• Obtain Pastor approval for off-premises or special events impacting the parish.
• Participate in staff/Diocesan meetings and assist with visioning and scheduling.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Catechetics or related field

Job description

St. Finbarr Parrish in Naples is seeking a full-time Coordinator of Religious Education and Youth Ministry to plan, implement, oversee, and evaluate the parish's religious education and faith-formation programs.

The role reports to the Pastor and requires organizing youth activities, coordinating a summer camp, OCIA catechumenate, and ongoing faith formation for all ages within the parish community.