Director of High School Youth Ministry at Diocese of Des Moines

Full-time Part-timeDescriptionRole SpecificsPosition: Director of Senior High Youth MinistryStatus: PT - FT depending on the candidate; benefit eligible at 28 hr/wk; 12 mo employmentSupervisor: PastorFaith: Practicing Catholic in Good Standing with the ChurchPrimary Job Function:A. The Director of Senior High Youth Ministry proclaims the Gospel through implementing the Churchs vision of Catholic Youth Ministry that is outlined by our Catholic Bishops in the document; Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry. Some of the job responsibilities would include:1. Planning and Implementing gathered catechetical sessions2. Providing regular prayer and service opportunities3. Recruiting and training of volunteers4. Sacramental Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation (Grades 9 & 10)5. Planning and attending the Confirmation Liturgy6. Recording Sacraments conferred in church records7. Robust communications with Parish staff families and students about YM events8. Setting and Collecting fees for Sacramental prep Service events Retreats and NCYCB. To be in compliance with Diocesan Faith Formation Policy 330 which asks that the Director of Senior High Youth Ministry hold initial catechetical certification from the Department of Evangelization & Catechesis. The Director of Senior High Youth Ministry is also asked to participate in ongoing religious formation to maintain this certification. Basic Certification also includes participation in diocesan sponsored programming and the diocesan mentoring process. Holy Trinity will help any candidate not currently holding this certification to become Diocesan certified.Position Responsibilities:A. This position is 25 to 30 hours per week 12 months1. Plan and Attend Wednesday Night Catechetical sessions (25 approximately)2. Plan and Attend regular Social & Service opportunities throughout the year3. Develop a Yearly Mission Trip (Can be either local or national)4. Work to promote youth involvement in Diocesan sponsored youth events & retreats. (Examples being Boldly Sent NCYC etc.)5. Plan and Attend Social events during the summer monthsB. Participates and seeks input with the Faith Formation CommissionC. Informs the parish staff and leadership about any new developments in the area of Comprehensive Catholic Youth Ministry. in the Diocesan Youth Ministers Network by attending monthly meetings and collaborating with other Parish Youth Ministers. Participation in other youth ministry associations is encouraged.E. Maintains a relationship with the Department of Evangelization and Catechesis for consultation support and resourcing.F. Coordinates the recruitment training supporting and evaluating of all youth ministry volunteersG. Maintains an ongoing catechist training process for all Confirmation and youth ministry volunteers.H. Participates in the annual budgeting process for Senior High Youth Ministry.I. Assures the appropriate legal responsibilities are met within the context of what is expected for a parish program (Ex: Background Checks VIRTUS training necessary liability releases etc.)J. Seeks to involve parents in the parish catechetical process in order to advocate for a whole community catechesis approach.Essential Relationships:A. Pastor and Director of Faith FormationB. Parish Staff fostering good communication and taking input when neededC. Parishioners good open lines of communication with our community helps us to be successful in carrying out the Parish Vision. Also seeking their input and addressing any questions that are appropriate to this position.D. Diocesan Youth Ministers NetworkE. Diocesan Offices Department of Evangelization the Department of Youth Ministry & Young Adults.RequirementsPosition Specific Requirements:A. Skills Knowledge and ability for Pastoral Planning.B. Must complete Diocesan Required VIRTUS training and background check;C. Basic Theology Degree preferredD. 2-3 Years Experience preferredE. Program DevelopmentF. Basic knowledge of Microsoft platforms (excel Word) and Google environment. Ability to navigate and use electronic media for communications and other essential job functions.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this Job the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderateRequired Experience:Director Key Skills Commercial Property Paralegal,Bar Management,Application Development,Information Technology Sales,Accounts Payable Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1