Youth Ministry Coordinator in Oakland, California at Bishop O'Dowd H.S.

Youth Ministry Coordinator

Length of Program: August 2026 - May 2027

Reports to: Director of Campus Ministry
Hourly: Up to 22 hours per week

Compensation: $30.00 to $35.00 hours/per week DOE

Bishop O’Dowd’s Mission/Charism

Mission: Bishop O’Dowd High School is a Catholic college preparatory community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ, that educates its diverse student body to build a more just, joyful, and sustainable world.

Charism:

Finding God In All Things Calls Us to:

Community in Diversity

Strength of Character

Academic Excellence

Kinship With Creation

Social Justice

Joy

Youth Ministry Coordinator Job Description:

In collaboration with the Director of Campus Ministry, the Chaplain, and the other Youth Minister, the Youth Ministry Coordinator will coordinate and oversee the implementation of a monthly Youth Group Program and a monthly Family Mass Program on Sunday nights that primarily serve Confirmation students and their families. The Youth Ministry Coordinator will also coordinate and oversee the all-grade level Campus Ministry Internship Program.

*Please review the Confirmation Information Sheet and the Campus Ministry Internship Program document for more details about each program.

Youth Ministry Coordinator Other duties include:

• Facilitating Confirmation formation sessions, as well as assisting with two Confirmation retreats and two prayer services.

• Assisting with three family retreats.

• Supporting all-school and grade level liturgies, prayer services, and retreats.

• Attending all Campus Ministry Department meetings.

• Other duties as assigned.

Youth Ministry Coordinator Minimum Requirements:

• Faith & Standing: Active, practicing Roman Catholic committed to Church teachings and Catholic Social Teaching.

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Education, Pastoral Ministry, or equivalent practical experience. (We will consider college students who have three to five years in Catholic Youth Ministry.)

• Experience: Three to five years of Youth Ministry experience in a Catholic parish or high school. Proven ability to work in collaboration with others, as well as delegate and supervise tasks.

• Skills: Must be proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Drive; good organizational skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality; professional temperament and appearance; ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form; ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures. Able to work in a team-oriented environment, handle multiple assignments consecutively, and prioritize workload while meeting deadlines.

• Ability and approval to drive a 10 passenger van as needed.

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to:

• Frequently stand and walk for extended periods during youth ministry events, retreats, liturgies, meetings, and school activities.

• Move throughout classrooms, worship spaces, campus facilities, and retreat locations.

• Lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, including supplies, audiovisual equipment, tables, chairs, and event materials.

• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and climb stairs while setting up, supporting, and cleaning up ministry events.

• Operate a computer and other standard office equipment, including prolonged periods of keyboarding and viewing computer screens.

• Communicate clearly in person and by telephone with students, parents, volunteers, faculty, and staff.

• Read written materials, forms, electronic communications, and presentation materials.

• Work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions during retreats, service activities, liturgies, and ministry events.

• Maintain a flexible work schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and occasional overnight retreats.

• Safely operate a 10 passenger van.
  
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume, cover letter, references, and compensation requirements. Please apply online through our recruitment portal.

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. For more information on Bishop O’Dowd High School, please see our website at http://bishopodowd.org.

Bishop O’Dowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop O’Dowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the school’s mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop O’Dowd High School. As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.