Part Time
Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries: St. Sebastian
St. Sebastian
Akron, Ohio
Position Title: Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries Reports To: Parish Catechetical Leader Hours: Part Time; will include evenings and weekends 15-20 hours
Parish Summary: St. Sebastian parish is a community of over 1,800 families located in West Akron with a vibrant young adult presence. We are looking for an individual to facilitate worship opportunities, evangelization and service to others by the young adults of our parish and in the broader Akron community.
Position Summary: The Coordinator of Young Adult Ministries will facilitate a weekly meeting for the young adults as well as other monthly worship and faith formation activities. Also, hosting Theology on Tap with collaborative support from the Diocese of Cleveland monthly or bi-monthly will be required. Position Responsibilities: • Reach out to young adults in the parish and the surrounding area • Plan and facilitate a weekly meeting for young adults • Plan and facilitate a monthly activity in addition to the weekly meetings • Coordinate in conjunction with the Diocese of Cleveland Young Adult ministry office.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Faithful, passionate Catholic disciple and role model who recognizes their own need for growth and a sense of self-worth that comes from being a child of God first and a minister second • Solid understanding of the teachings and theology of the Roman Catholic Church • Excellent organizational and time management skills, creative solution seeker, enthusiastic collaborator, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately • Work well with other staff and parishioners, volunteers • Able to work with minimal supervision, self-starter • Strong verbal, written, and social media communication skills • Experience with audio/visual and social media • Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field preferred but not necessary