Job Description
Youth and Family Ministry Office
(Updated: 5 August 4, 2021)
Type of Employment:
Full-time (standard is 35 hours per week, up to a maximum of 40 hours per week when
approved by supervisor due to workload)
Schedule of Work:
Standard (8:30 AM – 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM)
Occasional evening and weekend work may be needed to coordinate special visiting groups
and special events
Purpose:
To coordinate the efforts of the Diocese of Gallup to provide a safe environment and rich
opportunities for youth to grow in faith by instruction and experience.
To develop and support efforts to promote healthy robust Catholic marriages and healthy
Christian family life through programs of marriage preparation, marriage enrichment,
pro-life activities and natural family planning
Type of Work:
Majority will be office work
Occasionally driving to coordinate mission groups
A few trips annually to parishes to assist with catechetical organization
Several trips in the year to parishes or entities for safe environment policy compliance surveys
Occasional trip for training may be offered
Responsibilities:
Serve as the Safe Environment Officer for the Diocese of Gallup
- Oversee the execution and compliance with the Diocese of Gallup Policy and Procedures for the Protection of Minors
- Manage VIRTUS program to include trainers and reports
- Oversee background check processing and records
- Coordinate safe environment training for children
- Support the annual reporting to the United States Conference of Bishops
- Serve as an ex official member of the Diocesan Review Board
- Support the activities of the Diocesan Review Board as directed
Coordinate the religious catechetical activity to include approved instruction materials
Encourage and coordinate visiting youth groups for mission work
Develop and sponsor programs for the support of marriage to include:
- Preparation for marriage
- Activities for marriage enrichment
- Natural Family Planning
Develop and sponsor pro-life activities
Promote programs and activities to enrich family life
Manage policy and procedures for all activities of the office
Organize the Rite of Election each year on the First Sunday of Lent.
In conjunction with the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools sponsor, promote and
implement the annual Catechist and Teacher In-Service, usually held in September each year.
Periodic visitations of parishes for special presentations, workshops, and seminars and for
inspection of records for policy compliance
Requirements
Ability to work in the office environment and some outside work
Interpersonal skills to successfully interact with a wide variety of people and their needs
Ability to instruct when needed, particularly the training for protection of minors
Integrity to handle confidential information securely and privately.
Creative insights to develop new programs and seek new funding opportunities
Knowledge of and compliance with the moral teaching of the Catholic Church
Acceptable results of criminal, financial and driving background checks
Preferred Skills and Experience
VIRTUS training or instructor experience
Training and experience in Catholic catechesis
Experience in organization and management
Experience in managing youth groups and organizations
Computer competence to include:
- email use
- Internet applications
- Utilization of social media
- Ability to use application-based data programs
Supervision:
Direct supervisor: Chancellor
Wage and Benefits: (following guidance of Diocese of Gallup Personnel Policy and Procedure Manual)
Hourly Wage: Initial wage is $ 14.00
Health insurance options provided
Vacation accrues per policy
No sick leave but Personal Time Off (PTO) accrues 1 day per month
Paid Holidays – 11 per year
In conjunction with the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools sponsor, promote and implement the annual Catechist and Teacher In-Service, usually held in September each year.
On a quarterly or semiannual basis, visit various parishes and deaneries and offer educational.