Youth Leader

Job Title:

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Hours:

Part-Time

Parish:

All Souls Parish

3010 Ridge Road

Lansing, IL 60438

Tel: 708-895-6700
Description
The Youth Ministry Leader (YML) provides vision and coordination for the parish’s ministry to young people from sixth through twelfth grades. The YML will incorporate all components of a comprehensive youth ministry program as outlined in Renewing the Vision of Catholic Youth Ministry providing gathered and non-gathered opportunities for young people and their families to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, drawing them to responsible participation in the life and mission of the faith community, and fostering personal and spiritual growth.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate outreach and evangelization efforts to and with young people in the parish and area.
• Provide opportunities for young people to socialize and build community in a safe environment.
• Foster the involvement of young people in the life of the parish, including serving on parish committees, being involved in parish activities, and serving in liturgical ministries when needed.
• Provide opportunities to engage and partner with parents in supporting them in their efforts to form their children in faith.
• Maintain an environment of inclusion, trust, and acceptance that embraces young people and families from different cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds.
• Serve as the liaison with the archdiocesan office of catechesis and youth ministry and its programs, services, and resources.
• Participate in the National Association for Catholic Youth Ministry Leaders (NACYML) and/or in local catechetical or youth ministry associations.
• Provide resources (print, video, archdiocesan events) for effective programming.
• Continue to grow spiritually and intellectually through formation and learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current youth culture, issues, and trends; English language and Spanish language would be useful.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency in the use of technology for administration, communication, and presentation, including computer programs (esp Microsoft Office), Internet use, social media.
• Job Availability to work during and outside regular business hours as required, including evenings and or weekends.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $21.83 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lansing, IL 60438: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person