Job Position: Pastoral & Youth Ministry Coordinator
Scope: Permanent Full-time (average 140 hours per month)
Evening and weekend hours as required
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: Negotiable ($19.50 – $22.50)
Benefits: Archdiocese of Regina’s benefit plan
Closes: October 16, 2017, or when a suitable candidate has been found
The Pastoral & Youth Ministry Coordinator is directly responsible to the Pastor.
Key Functions:
The Pastoral & Youth Ministry Coordinator is responsible to assist the Pastor with the organization and/or implementation of programs and services; and in conjunction with various volunteers and members of the parish, assists the Pastor in fostering and building a faith filled community.
Activities/Responsibilities:
- Works with the Pastor with spiritual formation opportunities, programs
- Promotes programs, events through numerous media tools
- Assists the Pastor, in conjunction with volunteers, in planning and organizing liturgical events including opportunities for children and youth participation
- Assists leaders of the RCIA/RCIC Program, and Sacramental Preparation processes with logistics
- Assists the Pastor with various administrative duties as assigned
- Establishes and maintain a positive and collaborative relationship with the entire parish family of faith (children, youth, peers, parishioners of all ages)
- Attends Pastoral Council Meetings
- Recruits and supports adult, children and youth leaders
- Coordinates activities and events involving children, youth
- Liaises with the Archdioceses’ youth coordinator and other parish youth ministers
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Baptized and practicing Catholic actively involved in parish life
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to motivate and engage others (volunteers, children, youth, etc.)
- Strong organizational skills with attention to details
- Strong interpersonal (oral and written) communication skills
- Ability to facilitate meetings and group functions
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Education
Knowledge or background in pastoral ministry, or youth ministry
- Willingness to participate in professional development OR willingness to pursue the lay ministry or a youth ministry certification program
Resumes with a covering letter should be sent to Holy Family Parish, 1021 McCarthy Boulevard N., Regina, S4X 3P9 and marked to the attention of the Recruitment Committee; or electronically to the secured e-mail address of “ Jeanette@holyfamilyregina.com “ and in the subject line enter “ Pastoral & Youth Ministry Coordinator Position “. A detailed job description is available upon request.
All applications will be kept confidential.
Candidates selected for further consideration will go through a screening process which includes
- Panel interview
- Reference Checks (please provide 2 work related, and 1 personal non-family related reference)
- Criminal Record Check for Vulnerable Persons (completed and submitted at the time a verbal offer is made, and prior to the written Offer of Employment)