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Job Title: Youth & Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Reports to: Director of Missionary Discipleship
Full Performance Period: 12 Months
Exemption Status: ExemptCollaborates with: Director of Missionary Discipleship
Coordinator of Lifelong Faith Formation
Coordinator of Hispanic/Latino Ministry
Coordinator of Marriage and Family Life Ministry
The Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island is the visible head and source of unity in the particular Church entrusted to his pastoral care (CCC1549). To fulfill his mission, the bishop trusts chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, and lay people) to share in the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.
General Purpose: The Youth Ministry Coordinator provides vision and coordination for the Diocsan efforts in ministry to young people from 7th through 12th grade. This inidividual will incorporate all components of a comprehensive youth ministry program as outlined in Renewing the Vision of Catholic Youth Ministry (USCCB) providing gathered and non-gathered opportunities for young people and their families to live as disciples of Christ, drawing them to responsible participation in the life and mission of the Diocesan faith community, and fostering personal and spiritual growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promotes a comprehensive approach to youth ministry in the diocese utilizing the USCCB document, Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Youth Ministry. Has a familiarity with Catechesi Tradendae, Evangelii Nuntiandi, the General Catechetical Directory, and the Directory for Catechesis
- Develops and builds youth and young adult programs for the parishes at the pastor’s requests
- Develops and builds strong relationships with pastors, youth, and young adult ministers
- Provides training, support, and resources in youth and young adult ministry for pastors, parish youth and young adult personnel, college campus ministers, and volunteers
- Accepts speaking invitations within the diocese when appropriate
- Serves as consultant to parishes in the recruitment, interview, and selection of parish youth leaders
- Is willing and able to travel and assist parishes in evaluating youth and young adult ministry programs, setting visions, and implementing viable youth and young adult ministry according to the needs of each parish or Newman Center
- Works with the Office of Missionary Discipleship to provide the library with youth and young adult ministry resources
- Assists the Office of Vocations in promoting awareness programs such as National Vocations Awareness Week, World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, discernment retreats, etc.
- Oversees the planning and coordination of diocesan, regional, national, and international events for youth and young adults, including Higher Ground, Totus Tuus Retreats, World Youth Day, youth conferences, etc.
- Maintains active membership in national and regional youth ministry organizations in order to monitor national trends and directions
Qualifications and Skills:
- Practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the teachings and mission of the Church
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in theology, catechetics, or a related field with a sound Catholic theology
- Experience in parish youth ministry is helpful
- Understands, supports, and articulates the Catholic faith as the Church teaches
- Desire to work with youth programs and understanding of the developmental stages of middle and high school youth
- Must have excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills and ability to relate to pastors, adult youth ministers, youth, and young adults
- Requires energy and willingness to travel throughout the diocese
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended
to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
To apply for this position, please email Very Rev. Father Don Buhrman at [email protected]
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Accounting AssistantThe Bishop of the Diocese of Grand Island is the visible head and source of unity in the particular Church entrusted to his pastoral care (CCC1549). Uniquely and visibly, he makes Christ’s mission present and enduring while functioning as Shepherd of the Christian Community. To fulfill his mission, the Bishop trusts chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, and lay people) to share in the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.
Essential Functions of the Accounting Assistant:
The Diocese of Grand Island's Accounting Assistant is responsible for receiving and processing deposits from the various ministries and contracted entities and inputting all information into the Diocese accounting system. The Accounting Assistant also keeps track of all accounts receivable for the Diocese and related entities, processes accounts payable for the Diocese and associated entities, and provides clerical and accounting support to the Finance Office of the Diocese.
Key Responsibilities and Duties:- Prepares bank deposits of cash receipts of the diocese and related corporations.
- Reconcile amounts received with documentation provided by the ministries and entities
- Performs data processing for accounting systems and other data processing systems.
- Responsible for assisting with processing account payables for the Diocese and related entities.
- Participate in staff retreats and continuing education.
- Assists in promoting a positive and hospitable office climate.
- Participate in annual audit process
- Participates in annual budget process
- Other duties assigned by the Diocesan Finance Director.
Qualifications and Requirements:- Preferred practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to the teachings and mission of the Church.
- Being organized and detail-oriented
- Prefer 5-7years of accounting experience in non-profits preferred.
- Accounts payable and receivable experience.
- Knowledge, skills, and experience in personal computers, word processing, and accounting applications.
- Ability to communicate well with people by telephone and in person.
Physical Performance Elements:- Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 7 hours/day
- Ability to sit for up to 7 hours/day
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds
This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this position. It is intended
to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making compensation decisions.
To apply for this position, please email Very Rev. Father Don Buhrman at [email protected]
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