Coordinator of Young Adult & Family Ministries

Posted: 2024
Terms: 15 Hours – No Exemption
Location: Burke, VA
Experience: 0-2 years
Education: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Salary: Hourly rate based on experience

To apply, send cover letter and resume to Alison Fram: afram@nativityburke.org

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
The Coordinator position is supervised by the Director of Young Adult, Family, & Social Actions Ministries, with an emphasis on supporting Young Adult Ministry. Join a team that is willing to creatively try new ways to engage Millennial and Gen-Z Catholics, including those with young children and those who are single.

In-Person Ministry Support

• • The Coordinator will work on a team with the Director and other volunteer leaders. They will work independently to oversee designated programs, with an emphasis on Young Adult Ministry, and will work in a supportive role for other programs. These responsibilities include the following:
    • Young Adult: Small group program, service opportunities with Catholic Charities, supporting Diocesan Young Adult gatherings, identifying new events that would meet the needs of young adults in our community.
    • Family: support Family Ministry gatherings, quarterly parish-wide family events, and Childcare Ministry

Planning and Communications

• • Work collaboratively with the Directors (including the Director of Social Media to maintain brand consistency) to manage all communication streams for the ministries – Flocknote (email/texting platform), Instagram, parish website, bulletin updates, etc.
  • Independently plan and prepare for upcoming ministry gatherings

Skills and Qualifications

• • Demonstrated experience in parish ministry or related field
  • Effective time management to complete multiple projects concurrently
  • Passion for evangelization and ability to witness to the joy of living out the Catholic faith
  • Ability to work collaboratively and creatively on a team, demonstrating excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Adaptability and openness to learning new skills
  • Proficiency in communication systems, including Google Sheets, Google Docs, Flocknote, and Canva
  • Ability to lift 50lbs for setup and cleanup of events as needed

Other Duties as Assigned

• • May be required to perform other duties as assigned within the broad scope of Young Adult and Family Ministries

ABOUT THE EMPLOYER

Staff and Parish Culture
Nativity Catholic Church is known for its joyful and vibrant atmosphere, reflected in both the parish staff culture and the parish community as a whole. The parish staff has added six new roles in the past ten years to support the growing ministries. From a rootedness in our Catholic identity, we are committed to serving others, particularly the poor and vulnerable. We have dedicated volunteers for the ministries and a supportive Pastor who prioritizes reaching out to young adults and young families. Our parish Instagram captures some of the energy and joy of the parish.

Mission statement
We, the people of Nativity Catholic Church, by our Baptism, are joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. We strive to love God, love others, and form new disciples. We celebrate Jesus Christ in Word, Sacrament, and Service.

Location
Nativity Catholic Church is part of the Diocese of Arlington and is located in Burke, VA, a suburb of Washington, D.C.