Bishop O'Dowd High School
Youth Ministry Coordinator 2023-2024
Bishop O’Dowd Mission/CharismMission: 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 DiversityStrength of CharacterAcademic ExcellenceKinship With CreationSocial JusticeJoy
Length of Program: August – May
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 Weekly Youth Group program on Sunday nights, as well as a once a month Youth Group meeting during Club Activity time during the school day. The Youth Ministry Coordinator is expected to attend every Weekly Youth Group Meeting. This is an hourly position. The Youth Ministry Coordinator reports to the Director of Campus Ministry.
Scope of Program:
Sunday Youth Group Meetings: 7:00pm to 8:30pm in the Chapel or Dominican Lounge with the Youth Ministers
Bi-Weekly – 9th & 10th Graders
Bi-Weekly – 11th & 12th Graders
(Will be adjusted for shorter months due to holidays, breaks, and finals.)
Once a month, all grade level Youth Group during Club Meeting time in the Chapel or Dominican Lounge with the Chaplain
Youth Group Schedule:
Fall Semester
Once a Month Youth Group Schedule TBD
Sunday, August 27th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, September 10th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, September 17th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, September 24th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, October 1st – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, October 15th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, October 22nd – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, October 29th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, November 5th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, November 12th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, December 3rd – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, December 10th – 11th & 12th Graders
Spring Semester
Once a Month Youth Group Schedule TBD
Sunday, January 7th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, January 21st – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, January 28th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, February 4th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, February 11th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, February 25th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, March 3rd – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, March 10th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, March 17th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, April 7th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, April 14th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, April 21st – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, April 28th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, May 5th – 11th & 12th Graders
Sunday, May 12th – 9th & 10th Graders
Sunday, May 19th – 11th & 12th Graders
Weekly Preparation:
-1 hour every week with the Youth Minister
-30 minute check-in with the Director of Campus Ministry/Chaplain every week (can be Zoom)
-30 minute set-up and 30 minute clean-up during Weekly Youth Group Meetings
Staffing: 3 Youth Ministers
-2 Youth Ministers for Weekly Youth Group Meetings
-Fr. Jim for All Grade Level Youth Group once a month
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.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.
