Youth and Young Adult Coordinator

Location: St. Pius X Parish, Indianapolis

Posted: July 24, 2024

St. Pius X Catholic Church and School in Indianapolis IN, is currently seeking a full-time Youth & Young Adult Coordinator, to facilitate the evangelization, formation, and discipleship of Middle School, High School Students and Young Adults in our parish. The Youth & Young Adult Coordinator will provide leadership in the design, implementation, and evaluation of ministry programs for youth and young adults within the parish community. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently and demonstrate flexibility, creativity, and responsibility.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Host weekly middle, and high school youth and young adult group sessions fostering a welcoming and engaging environment for guiding students and young adults through their journey of faith and/or preparation for sacraments
  2. Plan and organize youth and young adult retreats, missions, and social outings to teach youth and adults about the Catholic faith and service through interactive and relevant lessons
  3. Co-lead confirmation classes and preparation through completion of the program
  4. Coordinating Young Family Activities (such as park meetups),Coordinating Marriage Enrichment, Coordinating MOM's group, Women's nights
  5. Collaborate with North Deanery youth ministers to provide catechetical experiences, retreat opportunities, and service experiences (ND Easter Basket drive)
  6. Design and implement (EDGE) Middle School Program in coordination with the Director of Faith Formation and Coordinator of Children’s Faith Formation
  7. Coordinate, planning and implement 5th-8th grade school retreats in coordination with the Director of Faith Formation and Assistant Principal
  8. Coordinate once a week ‘after school drop ins’ during the SPX school year
  9. Provide social/community building experience (i.e., Kings Island, Ski Trip, Holiday World)
  10. Coordinate parish wide events: Trunk or Treat, Soup & Bread supper, Easter Egg Hunt etc. for the neighborhood and parish community
  11. Attend sporting events, plays, and performances in order to meet students where they are
  12. Provide outreach to college students
  13. Develop a monthly plan of activities calendar for the youth and young adult activities and submit to the Director of Faith Formation
  14. Other duties as assigned or as program develops

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  1. Pastoral leadership and team building
  2. Content and curriculum development
  3. Highly organized and capable of simultaneously managing multiple projects
  4. Proficiency in writing/communications and public speaking and experience managing social media

Please send resume and cover letter in to: Rusty Albertson, Director of Evangelization and Discipleship, ralbertson@spxparish.org.

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