Job Description

Archdiocese of New York

Department of Youth Faith Formation

Regional Coordinator

December 2024

Overview/Purpose:

The mission of the department is to build the Kingdom of God by supporting, training, and resourcing the parishes of the Archdiocese of New York in their ministry to evangelize and form young people and their families from birth to twelfth grade. Made up of a team of ministry experts and consultants who work collaboratively, the department marries the richness of the Catholic Church with an understanding of the needs of today’s young people and families to foster disciples of Jesus in the community of the Catholic faith.

Reports to:Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with parish leadership to identify, grow, and support parish ministry to and with young people and their families from birth to twelfth grade. His/her region includes the parish communities in the region.
• Work in collaboration with the staff of the Department of Youth Faith Formation to promote and support comprehensive ministry with young people and their families from birth to twelfth grade.
• Consult with parish leadership to develop comprehensive strategic plans for ministry with young people and families from birth to twelfth grade.
• Accompany, guide, and support parishes as they engage in new youth faith formation efforts and related training.
• Engage with pastors and parish leadership to evaluate current youth faith formation efforts and consult on methods to improve or expand on those efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the director of children’s faith formation and the director of youth ministry to evaluate, identify, foster, and support effective parish youth faith formation initiatives in their region.
• Organize regular gatherings of youth faith formation leaders in the region.
• Engage in regular communication with pastors and directors of parish faith formation in the region both in person and virtually.
• In collaboration with the director of ministry formation, organize and periodically facilitate regular regional in-person formation opportunities.
• Facilitate multi-parish collaborative events and programs.
• Share expertise to support the work of other regional specialists.
• Take a lead role in the implementation of a departmental/regional event or project.
• Problem-solve with the pastor, parish leadership, and appropriate department director to develop appropriate responses to issues, crises, or new needs of the communities related to youth faith formation.
• Identify, convene, and oversee gatherings to meet specific regional needs.
• Maintain updated records of parish leadership and program notes.
• Liaise with the Safe Environment Office to assist parish compliance.
• Remain up to date on the latest guidance regarding catechesis and ministry from the Vatican and the USCCB and archdiocesan safe environment policies.
• In collaboration with other members of the departmental staff, evaluate and update archdiocesan faith formation policies and procedures.
• Participate in the planning and implementation of departmental gatherings and events.
• Provide content for the departmental newsletter.
• Collaborate with the department’s social media efforts by creating regular content.
• Submit periodic project/progress reports to the Coordinator.
• Attend departmental team and working-group meetings.
• Complete other duties, as needed.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Master’s Degree with a concentration in theology, youth ministry, religious education/catechetic, pastoral ministry, or education recommended (equivalent experience will be considered).
• Five years of experience as a director of religious education/youth ministry or equivalent.
• Expertise in at least one of these areas: early childhood ministry, family ministry, and catechesis, children’s faith formation/religious education, middle school ministry, high school youth ministry, retreat ministry, pastoral juvenil hispana, special education, ministry with marginalized populations, or art/music/video production.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Actively growing in one’s faith and able to be a witness of Christ through a life of authenticity and integrity as a Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Dedication to continually growing expertise on trends, methods, teachings, and research in children’s faith formation, youth ministry, and family ministry.
• Strong knowledge of the foundational and catechetical documents of the universal and United States Catholic Church, such as Catechism of the Catholic Church, Constitutions of the Second Vatican Council, Directory for Catechesis, Co-workers in the Vineyard of the Lord, Renewing the Vision, etc.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, time-management, and communication skills.
• Interculturally competent with a strong sensitivity and awareness of the multicultural reality of the archdiocese.
• Enjoys being an active member of a team in a joyful work environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others as well as be a self-motivated individual contributor.
• Able to work a flexible schedule that may include nights and weekends, as needed.
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to travel throughout the archdiocese required.
• Proficient in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and online navigation and research.
• Facility with a variety of technological tools used for learning and formation (e.g. digital projectors, laptops, tablets, smartphones, etc.).
• Familiarity with online team collaborative programs such as Teams, Sharepoint, Dropbox, etc. a plus.

Compensation range for this position is: $70,000 – $73,000 per year.

This position is considered exempt and not eligible for overtime.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to:

[email protected]

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