Coordinator of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

Job Description

COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION/YOUTH MINISTRY
St. Benedict Church and School, Holmdel, NJ

Full-time, evening and weekends needed according to parish calendar of events.
Applications are now being accepted.

The Coordinator of Faith Formation/Youth ministry is an integral part of the Formation team at St. Benedict Church. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about using their pastoral and organizational gifts to form Christian disciples dedicated to the Lord Jesus through prayer and service, particularly among the youth of the parish. The Coordinator helps enact the parish's vision for faith formation and evangelization.

Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist the Director with planning and implementation of primary/middle school faith formation programs.
- Assist the Director with planning and implementation of Summer Religious Education Academy, with particular focus on teen volunteers.
- Organize and implement various programs for high school age youth.
- Foster the spiritual development of high school age liturgical ministers.
- Organize and implement the Middle School (Grades 6,7,8) Youth Group (CYO).
- Recruit and train adult volunteers for middle school and high school youth programs.
- Coordinate and supervise service projects, Grades 6-12.
- Work with the Coordinator of Confirmation preparation to engage candidates in middle school/high school youth programs.
- Attend Faith Formation department meetings and Parish Staff meetings.
- Coordinator must have evening and weekend availability as needed.

Applicants must meet ALL the minimum requirements for consideration:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Theology, Religious Education, Youth Ministry, or related field; or equivalent experience in a similar ministry role.
- Active Roman Catholic in good standing and sensitive to diverse experiences, backgrounds and traditions within the Catholic Church.
- Proven experience working with young people in a ministry context, with the ability to connect and build relationships with youth.

Application Deadline: October 31, 2024

Application Requirements:
Interested candidates who meet the requirements listed above are to submit a cover letter, resume, and two references via email to Nancy Arkin at arkin@stbenedictnj.org with "FF Coordinator Applicant" in the subject line.

All employees are required by the Diocesan Safe Environment Policy to be fingerprinted, background checked and to attend VIRTUS training.

St. Benedict Catholic Church and School is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Employer

Guided by the gospel and strengthened by the Eucharist, we the Catholic people of St. Benedict worship God with joy, excitement and commitment. We welcome and reach out to each other and those beyond our community. Challenged by our call to stewardship we strive to receive God's gift gratefully; nurture God's gifts responsibly; share God's gifts generously and return God's gifts with increase. Living our faith in Jesus Christ, we spread the Good News by providing hope, spirituality, education, hospitality and social justice.