Part-time Youth & Family Life Coordinator

**JOB POSTING** Avon-Thames Catholic Family of Parishes – Diocese of London **Youth & Family Life Coordinator** **Position**: Part-time Youth & Family Life Coordinator **Work Locations:** Avon-Thames Catholic Family of Parishes, with offices at St Joseph’s in Stratford, Ontario and Holy Name of Mary in St. Mary’s, Ontario **Commitment**: maximum of 19 hours a week. Flexibility to work evenings and on weekends to address pastoral needs is required in this position. There is a possibility of additional hours in the future. **Compensation**: Expected hourly wage: $25.00. **Job Status:** This position is currently vacant. **Posting Date**: November 9, 2026 **Closing Date**: November 29, 2026 **POSITION SUMMARY:** Reporting to the Pastor, the Youth & Family Life Coordinator plays a vital role in fostering the Catholic faith within young people and their families. The Youth & Family Life Coordinator is responsible for leading, developing and supporting evangelization and faith formation initiatives focused on youth, young adults and families within the Avon-Thames Catholic Family of Parishes. This position involves planning, coordinating, and leading various programs and activities that promote spiritual growth and encourage community engagement. The Youth & Family Life Coordinator will work collaboratively with the FOP Clergy, pastoral team, staff, volunteers, and diocesan representatives to support the liturgical, sacramental, and communal life of the parish, with a primary focus on the youth. **SUMMARY OF DUTIES:** · Develop and implement programs and activities for youth (middle school and secondary school ages), young adults, parents and families to encourage spiritual, emotional and mental wellbeing, helping all to grow in faith while having fun. · Develop and implement programs and activities to foster relationships with young people and their families, including follow-up initiatives after sacraments, retreats and other family-centered faith formation opportunities · Collaborate with Diocesan Centre departments, other Diocese of London Families of Parishes and the Avon-Thames FOP pastoral team to plan and deliver effective and fun pastoral events and initiatives that create opportunities for whole-family engagement in parish life and faith formation. · Recruit, form and support volunteers. · Be present at and support liturgical and community events as needed. · Other duties of a similar nature as assigned. **QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:** · Certificate in Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, or equivalent post-secondary education (completed, in progress, or willing to acquire). · Attendance at all Diocesan Orientation sessions during the first year of ministry is required. · Active and practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with a strong faith commitment and dedication to Gospel values. A Pastor’s letter of recommendation is required. · Understanding of evangelization and discipleship models, with experience in e