Director of Communications & Youth Ministry

Location

Name of Facility : St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
Address
7790 S. 192nd Street
Gretna, Nebraska
68028

Submitted By

Name : Rev. Jeffery S. Loseke
Email : View email address on careers.archomaha.org

Description

Department: Parish

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and coordinate a comprehensive youth ministry program for teenage members of the parish (i.e., those in grades 6-12) that involves catechesis, spiritual growth, service opportunities, and so forth
• Provide training and supervision for youth ministry leaders and catechists
• Maintain communication with parents of all teenage members of the parish
• Organize mission trips, retreats, or other youth events throughout the year and during the summer
• Identify and encourage youth to be involved in the liturgy and other parish initiatives
• Assist the Director of Religious Education with the preparation program for the Sacrament of Confirmation for youth (ages 10-18) in the parish
• Coordinate and implement a comprehensive communications plan for the parish
• Manage the parish website
• Oversee the production of print and digital content (e.g., weekly bulletin, parish email updates, social media content, etc.)
• Collaborate with Parish staff, ministries, and organizations to promote events, highlight parish life, and strengthen the Parish brand

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Complete the Archdiocese of Omaha’s Safe Environment Training Program and maintain current certification
• Knowledge of the “New Evangelization” as set forth in the 1997 General Directory for Catechesis and in the 2005 National Directory for Catechesis
• Knowledge of the framework for youth ministry as set forth in the 1997 Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry
• Knowledge of the process of making disciples and promotion of the New Evangelization especially among young people
• Ability to adapt and apply knowledge and skills to differing age groups and settings
• Organizational skills, capable of overseeing multiple programs simultaneously
• Excellent writing, editing, and communication skills with the ability to produce materials quickly in a variety of styles
• Above average computer skills and knowledge of technology

Education and Experience
• Communications or marketing degree or experience in these fields preferred