Position:
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry & Small Faith Groups
Date Revised: June 05, 2024
Reports to: Director of Catechesis and Evangelization
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
861 Wildwood Lane
Grapevine, TX 76051
www.sfatx.org www.sfalivingsaints.org
General Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director of Catechesis and Evangelization, the Coordinator of Young Adults Ministry and small faith groups will evangelize and minister to the parish and local young adult community. through a multifaceted effort of accompaniment, preaching the kerygma and forming disciples in prayer, worship, and knowledge. The Coordinator of Young Adults will seek to integrate relationships between ministries, age, and social demographics in order to build a united Church community which reflects Christ Love to the world.
Principal Accountabilities
- Develops year-round engaging evangelical and catechetical events for young adults including small faith communities, Bible studies, conferences, service projects, pilgrimages, and Diocesan events.
- Collaborates with the Coordinator of Adult Evangelization with catechesis and evangelization efforts in parish wide small faith communities, RCIA, Confirmation preparation, marriage preparation and other cross-over ministries.
- Recruits and trains volunteers who develop leadership and evangelization skills and can accompany others in becoming disciples of Christ and active, faith-filled Catholics.
- Collaborates with the Catechesis and Evangelization team for the development and implementation of a vision for the department, yearly and monthly planning, use of space, and other events.
- Helps to evangelize members of the parish and local community through print and social media.
- Ensures necessary administrative requirements are followed, including but not limited to safe environment, activity reporting and analysis, and budget management.
- Collaborates with young adult ministries in other local Catholic parishes and churches to implement effective evangelization tools and create disciples for Christ.
Typical Decisions And/or Recommendations Made In This Position
- Creating and seeing through a catechetical calendar for growth in evangelization for Young Adults.
- Ability to effectively manage group dynamics as well as interpersonal relationships with young adults of varying backgrounds and interests.
Internal Contacts
- Pastor
- Director of Evangelization and Catechesis
- Parish Staff
External Contacts
- Diocesan Directors, as needed.
Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements
- Ability to work nights and weekends with possible occasional overnight stays.
- Ability to perform computer work for lengthy periods.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
Travel Requirements
- Some travel required, up to 10%
Education And Experience Preferred
- The minimum requirements include active participation in leadership roles in high school youth ministry and/or college campus ministry programs, and at least 60 hours of college credit
- Possess a demonstrated basic knowledge of the doctrines of the Catholic faith, with specific training in theology and ministry preferred.
- Ideally, a candidate would hold a Bachelor’s degree in education, catechesis, or theology, with 1-3 years experience or active participation as a leader in their own high school and/or college campus ministry programs.
- Successful completion of Diocesan Safe Environment requirements and training.
Knowledge And Skills Preferred
- Knowledge of the Catholic Church, including an in-depth familiarity with its doctrine, structure, functions, sacraments, rites, and liturgies.
- Knowledge of Catholic Evangelization and Catechesis (and the church documents related to these), spiritual development, and small group discipleship practices.
- Knowledge of budgeting principles and practices.
- Skill in communicating well: orally, publicly, and in writing.
- Skill in strategic planning and risk management.
- Skill in creating, writing, and editing various documents and graphic flyers.
- Skill in event planning and management
- Intermediate proficiency with MS Office required.
- Basic proficiency with desktop publishing software (Canva, MS Publisher, Adobe Photoshop, ProPresenter), website updating, and database software (Parish Soft) required.
- .Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
FLSA Designation: Non -Exempt
Job Grade: Occasional: 10-15 hours a week
