Coordinator of Youth Ministry; part-time - Jesus Shepherd Church

Description

Jesus the Good Shepherd Church in Owings Maryland is hiring a part‑time Coordinator of Youth Ministry.

This role is 15 hours per week and will report to the Pastor. The hourly pay for this role is $20‑$25 per hour. The Coordinator supports and oversees all functions associated with the Active Catholic Teens (ACT) youth group for grades 9‑12. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following.

Please forward your resume and letter of interest to:
accounting
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• Must be physically present for all sessions on Sunday evenings, parent meetings, rehearsals, and other parish events; if unable, a known representative must be present.
• Recruit and train volunteers and aides for programs and/or sessions.
• Handle registration, scheduling of sessions, and maintain paper and electronic records (payments, child protection, parish membership status, sacramental requirements, photo release, medical/allergy information, permission forms).
• Plan and attend a yearly religious/fellowship retreat for ACT.
• Plan and physically attend up to two week‑long summer mission trips with a volunteer team (e.g., work with a Glenmary Home Missioners parish to host a Vacation Bible School and build community for underserved children and families in rural America).
• Select curriculum resources, communicate to volunteers, and train as needed; order materials and supplies in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the Pastor, parish staff, Academy faculty/staff and parish families. Coordinate with the parish office for bulletin announcements and space reservations.
• Communicate with parishioners, ministry leaders, and participating teens & families via Gmail, Flocknote, bulletin and signage as needed.
• Prepare, track, and maintain the annual budget for the program.
• Assist other parish ministry leaders in supporting youth‑based activities that may serve as feeder programs to ACT. Assist in the leadership of an annual Confirmation retreat. Work with other ministries to financially support youth ministry programs.

Two to five years of ministry experience is preferred. Must be proficient in technology use, including Microsoft Office and all forms of social media.