Youth Ministry Coordinator

Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth

. Guide middle- and high-school-aged youth and their families to become active disciples of Christ .

Posted 10/14/2026part-timeN. Richland Hills • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in youth ministry and faith formation, with expertise in developing curricula and coordinating volunteer efforts. Proficient in administrative tasks and communication, ensuring effective engagement with youth, families, and parish staff.

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Bachelor’s Degree In TheologyYouth Ministry LeadershipCurriculum DevelopmentMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyBilingual In English And Spanish

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentYouth Ministry LeadershipMicrosoft Office 365 ProficiencyDatabase FamiliarityEvent PlanningAdministrative SkillsSafe Environment ComplianceVolunteer CoordinationCommunication SkillsAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Leadership SkillsOrganizational SkillsCollaboration SkillsCustomer Service SkillsMotivational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft SuiteSocial Media PlatformsDatabases

Certifications & Qualifications

Catholic Adult Formation CertificationDiocesan Safe Environment Certification

Industry Keywords

EvangelizationCatechetical FormationParish Community EngagementYouth Formation ProgramsFaith Formation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide middle- and high-school-aged youth and their families to become active disciples of Christ
Direct evangelization, pastoral formation, and catechetical formation processes
Provide primary leadership for parish youth ministry and youth adult formation
Assist with forming parents to teach the Faith to their children
Develop evangelization and catechetical curricula covering doctrine, liturgy and sacraments, moral life, and prayer
Lead planning, development, and implementation of Wednesday Night Youth Formation programs
Recruit, train, and empower adult volunteers to create and present engaging youth nights
Coordinate volunteers preparing Confirmation candidates and ensure paperwork and liturgical requirements are complete
Ensure administrative requirements such as parental consent, safe environment, activity reporting, and budget management are followed
Develop, promote, and maintain social media platforms for youth evangelization
Plan and implement youth social activities, service activities, and trips
Create opportunities for youth involvement in the broader parish community
Train, motivate, evaluate, and promote faith formation among small-group leaders, youth, and adult leaders
Collaborate with parish staff, priests, pastors, business managers, employees, parishioners, vendors, agencies, and auditors

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active member of the Catholic Church in good standing
Bachelor’s degree in theology with religious education emphasis or bachelor’s degree in education or with Catholic adult formation certification (preferred)
Successful completion of Diocesan Safe Environment requirements
Good organizational and administrative skills
Competency in Microsoft Suite and familiarity with databases
Excellent communication skills
Leadership skills and ability to work collaboratively with parish staff and volunteers
Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Office 365 capabilities, with emphasis on Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Demonstrated professional written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and customer service skills and ability to multitask
Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus
Ability to work irregular schedules, weekends, and evenings for events
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 75 pounds with assistance
Travel by car may be required to Diocese parishes and/or schools

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hourly part-time employment
Continued education opportunities/travel several times a year for retreats and continued education