Position Summary: Oversee the goals and direction of the Offices of Youth and Hispanic Ministries. This is done by providing direct and indirect services (for Pastors, parish volunteer youth and Hispanic ministers).
Classification: Exempt
Reports To: Rev. John M. Zimmerman /Rev. Orlando Serrano
Both:
- To serve as the representative for the Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church
- To develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for youth and Hispanic ministries in the parish and community, based on the goals given by the pastor and outlined by the US Bishops. (Assessing and revising as needed)
- To act as a resource for the Pastor and parish staff as needed on issues regarding youth and Hispanic ministries
- To supervise, encourage, affirm, and challenge the Office of Youth and Hispanic ministries staff
- To develop and oversee a budget for the Office of Youth and Hispanic ministries
- To provide training and formation for youth leaders on an ongoing basis. (Continue Education Opportunities/seminars)
- To attend youth deanery meetings
- To provide consultation to parishes in need of program and evangelization support regarding retreats, rallies, and conferences for youth.
- To develop and plan national and international mission trips and pilgrimages for both youth and adults in collaboration with parish leadership.
- To help parishes in the recruitment and retention of youth volunteers.
- To develop guidelines/procedures for those involved in youth ministry
- To serve as a sounding board for the Pastor, other clergy and parish staff.
- To create and teach others as the leader how to communicate using social media for the parish, youth ministries in collaboration with diocesan communications.
- To develop and lead several weekend camps (plus, recruiting and training staff for each camp).
- To develop and lead social justice opportunities for youth.
- To visit parishes on a regular basis. Hold regular deanery meetings in each deanery.
- To provide resources for Pastor, and youth leaders (programming, curriculum, and communities of the Pequeñas Comunidades)
- To collaborate with other parish ministries and parishioners in the development of events.
- To contact the families of youth to improve the chances of more youth getting involved.
- To provide a formation program for youth volunteers on a regular basis.
- In conjunction with the parish’s evangelization mission, coordinate with those in the Hispanic community to attend the Christ Renew His Parish retreats and meetings.
- To initiate fund-raising and social justice activities for the youth to participate in.
- To coordinate with the various ministries and heads any communication from the pastor.
- To lead catechetical efforts in the OCIA and OCIC, keeping the parish’s Faith Formation Director informed.
- If needed by the Pastor, translate homilies and other documents as needed.
- To coordinate between Pastor, ministry heads, and parishioners upcoming parish events such as Las Posadas, Our Lady of Guadalupe, etc.
- To serve as a parish presence at Masses, ready to make announcements, at least at the Hispanic Mass.
- To be aware of Hispanic community needs and share with the Pastor and/or parish staff.
- To attend Hispanic deanery or diocesan meetings and bring back any findings or information that the Pastor should be aware of.
- To attend parish meetings, representing the Hispanic segment of our parish community.
- To coordinate any liturgical events, such as Eucharistic Adoration days, with the Hispanic community.
- Maintaining active membership in regional or provincial organizations.
- Any reasonable requests or projects requested by the Pastor.
Education Requirements/Position Qualifications: Master’s in theology or Pastoral Administration preferred, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry (Approved by the USSCB). Leadership, Vision, Excellent communication, public speaking, and organizational skills required. Excellent computer and social media required. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Driver’s license required. Must be able to speak and understand Spanish and English.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands, using feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and tasting/smelling at least 1/3 of the time. This position requires that you lift up to 100 pounds at least 1/3 of the time.
Recommendations: It is highly recommended that this person have a spiritual director, attending at least somewhat regularly.
