Posted
4/9/2025
Job Title:
Coordinator of Youth Discipleship
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
St. Patrick Parish
406 Walnut St.
Yorkville, IL
60560
www.stpatrickyorkville.org
Description:
The Coordinator of Youth Discipleship will have the opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team to foster an inviting environment where youth can deepen their relationship with Jesus and others while expanding their understanding of their faith. This coordinator is responsible for the engagement of students and their families in parish life and the confirmation program of the parish, including sacramental preparation.
For full job description, please visit https://www.diojoliet.org/offices/careers/parish-opportunities
Requirements:
Qualifications
•College degree or equivalent (in years of experience in this field) and experience with Youth Ministry and Curriculum.
•Knowledge of Catholic faith and able to articulate personal faith experiences and stories that inspire and guide others in their spiritual journey.
•A level of social maturity that can accurately represent the parish and Faith Formation team.
•Willingness to give first fruits to the ministry.
•Basic knowledge of office equipment and software/database programs and familiar with social media.
•Develops and implements strategic plans that align with the church's vision and mission.
•Create a dynamic balanced team by leveraging the unique strengths of each member.
•Strong communication skills to effectively convey the program's goals and engage with families and the parish community.
•Must support the mission, philosophy, objectives and policies of St. Patrick Parish, the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Joliet.
•Lives within 40 minutes of Yorkville Community.
To apply for this position, please send cover letter with resume to hr@stpatrickyorkville.org. Please include Coordinator of Youth Discipleship in the subject line of your email.
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