Youth Ministry Coordinator (Part Time) - Mary
Help of Christians Parish, Edmonton
Mary Help of Christians Parish is looking for someone that is passionate about God’s Word to lead our youth. Under the direction of our Pastor, he/she will be responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating an effective and sustainable young adult ministry program within the parish.
As the youth ministry coordinator, he/she will apply their knowledge of the Catholic faith to coordinate faith formation activities for the young adults, and to promote active youth ministry in the parish. The incumbent will evaluate the needs of our young adults and use sound judgement to plan an optimal program for them. The incumbent will use effective communication skills in developing interpersonal relationships with the young adults, other parish ministries, and the Pastor. The incumbent will also need to work proficiently in a team setting and in a changing environment. The incumbent will utilize his/her knowledge of music and arts to enrich the youth ministry program.
Qualifications:
- Must be a fully initiated member of the Catholic Church in good standing
- Must be fully in agreement with the teachings of the Catholic Church and be able to put the knowledge into action
- Must have a solid theological background in Catholic teachings. Candidates with a post secondary degree in theology or equivalent will be preferred
- Must have a Canadian Certificate in Youth Ministry studies or an equivalent
- Must have experience with Youth Ministry and working with volunteers within a parish or diocese setting.
- Must be proficient with use of a computer and social media
- Musical/artistic candidates will be preferred
This is a part-time position that requires 5-10 hours per month to start. These hours will include youth activities that may occur during evenings and weekends. Hours may be increased when the Youth Ministry program develops. Salary and benefits are commensurate with education and professional experience.
Please send a cover letter describing your suitability for the position, related training, and experience; a resume, and a list of references to MaryHelpofChristians.Chinese@caedm.ca by Nov 25, 2019. The Archdiocese of Edmonton requires all employees working with youth and children to undergo a Police Information Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check, and an Alberta Intervention Record Check.
We thank all those who apply; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.