The principal duty of all employees is to assist in the mission of the Church in the Diocese of Fort Worth. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
General Position Summary
This high energy and creative position require the ability to guide Middle School and High School aged Youth and their families to become active disciples of Christ.
Principal Accountabilities
- Responsible for adherence to the vision of the Diocese (stated above) and the mission of the Parish.
- The DYM directs a process of evangelization that includes pastoral and catechetical formation and provides primary leadership for the design and implementation of parish ministry to its youth.
- Along with formation staff, assists with the director of faith formation in forming parents to teach the Faith to their children, in keeping with the magisterial teachings of the Catholic Church
- Develops sound evangelization and catechetical curriculums in evangelization, catechesis, doctrine, liturgy and sacraments, moral life and prayer approved by the Diocese.
- Leads the planning, development, and implementation of catechetical programs for parish youth in a Sunday Night Youth Formation setting.
- Recruits, trains, and empowers a team of adult volunteers to create and present engaging youth nights utilizing their personal gifts and talents.
- Coordinates a team of volunteers to prepare Confirmation Candidates and works with Parish Liturgist and Formation administrator to ensure proper paperwork and liturgical requirements are in place.
- Ensures with assistance from the Formation Director administrative requirements are followed, including but not limited to parental consent, a safe environment, activity reporting, budget management.
- Develops, promotes, and maintains social media platforms to evangelize the youth.
- Plans, develops, and implements a schedule of social activities for the youth of the parish to develop community.
- Help develop opportunities for youth to be visibly present and involved with the larger parish community.
- Plans, develop, and implement a schedule of service activities/trips for the youth of the parish to develop their sense of responsibility to and awareness of the needs of the parish, the Diocese, and the larger social community.
- Invites, trains, motivates, evaluates, and promotes faith formation of small group leaders, youth, and adult leaders.
Internal Contacts
- Diocese Pastors, Priests, Business Managers, and employees.
External Contacts
- Parishioners, diocese vendors, local, state, and federal agency representatives, and auditors.
Working Conditions And/or Physical Requirements
- This position requires regular, on-site presence at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. The Director of Youth Ministry must be available in the office during most normal business hours to collaborate with parish staff, oversee youth ministry activities, and manage administrative tasks.
- Remote work is not an option for this role due to the need for in-person engagement with staff, students, and parents, as well as the coordination of on-site events, meetings, and retreats.
- Requires working irregular schedules, weekends, and evenings for events.
- This position is working in a typical office and Parish environment but is subject to stress due to the evolving and quickly expanding business needs, tight deadlines, and heavy workload.
- Ability to sit and perform computer work for lengthy periods of time.
- Ability to accept work interruptions while remaining focused on duties.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 75 pounds with assistance.
Travel Requirements
- Travel, by car, may be required to Diocese Parishes and/or schools.
- Travel is required several times a year for retreats and continued education.
Education And Experience Preferred
- Active member of the Catholic Church in good standing.
- Bachelor’s degree in theology with religious education emphasis or bachelor’s degree in education or with Catholic adult formation certification.
- Successful completion of Diocesan Safe Environment requirements
Knowledge And Skills Preferred
- Good organizational and administrative skills, including competency in Microsoft Suite and familiarity with databases.
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parish staff and volunteers.
- Microsoft Office 365 / Intermediate to advanced capabilities with a heavy emphasis in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
- Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytical, customer service skills and the ability to multi-task.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt Full Time 40 hrs./per week / Hourly
