Position Details

Position Title: Parish Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry

Organization: Christus Ministries

Employment Status: Full-time, Salaried (Exempt)

Compensation: $72,000–$75,000 annually, commensurate with experience
Annual performance review with potential salary adjustment.

Location: Hybrid - Southern California

  • Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the Christus Ministries office (Culver City) for the first 6 months, subject to change

  • On-site at American Martyrs Catholic Community (Manhattan Beach) every Wednesday evening for Word & Wisdom Wednesdays, biweekly for SALT team meetings, and as ministry needs require

  • Once-monthly all-team meeting in Orange County

  • Remote work from home on other days

  • Significant evening and weekend availability required

  • Occasional travel and overnight stays for retreats and team getaways

About Christus Ministries

Christus Ministries is a Catholic nonprofit organization dedicated to spiritual formation and encounter. We cultivate spaces where young adults can encounter God, listen to the Holy Spirit, and live out their unique callings. Our team operates from a culture of accompaniment, intentionality, and communal discernment. This is not just a job, it is a calling, and we are stewards of a mission entrusted to us.

About the Role

The Parish Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry serves as the primary young adult minister at American Martyrs Catholic Community (AMCC) in Manhattan Beach, CA (approximately 75% of the role), while also supporting Christus Ministries programs and initiatives more broadly (approximately 25% of the role).

This position is for someone who is deeply relational, self-directed, and mission-driven. The right candidate will take initiative without being asked, follow through on complex details without day-to-day management, and bring genuine warmth and accompaniment to every interaction with young adults and parish staff alike.

Primary Responsibilities

Young Adult Ministry at American Martyrs Catholic Community (75%)

  • Serve as the on-site young adult minister and primary point of contact for AMCC Young Adult Ministry (YAM)

  • Lead and accompany the SALT (Serving As Leading Together) Team, a core group of young adult leaders

  • Coordinate and facilitate weekly Word & Wisdom Wednesdays gatherings

  • Develop and lead young adult ministry programs such as Curiosity Corner, Lingering & Lite Bites, Mimosas & Mingling, and welcoming faith conversations with young adults after Sunday Mass

  • Help develop and facilitate periodic young family ministry events

  • Plan and execute service, community, social, and prayer events for young adults

  • Build authentic relationships with young adults in the parish — welcoming newcomers, accompanying those who are struggling, and cultivating a warm and inclusive community

  • Collaborate with parish leadership and staff to align YAM programming with the parish's broader vision

  • Maintain ministry databases and track program participation and engagement

  • Manage ministry-related finances and budgets

  • Attend meetings with parish leadership and staff as needed

  • Connect with the wider parish community so that you become a parish resource for young adults

Christus Ministries Programs (25%)

  • Participate in weekly Christus Ministries team meetings and communal discernment

  • Support organizational programs, formation events, and retreats as assigned

  • Attend once-monthly all-team meetings (Orange County) and bi-annual team getaways

  • Contribute to organizational mission and culture as a full member of the Christus team

Who You Are

You are a self-starter who identifies what needs to happen and makes it happen — without waiting to be directed. You are deeply relational: people feel welcomed and at ease around you, and you bring genuine warmth to every encounter. You follow through on details without being reminded. You hold your vision and ideas with open hands, ready to discern and adapt in community. You embody an honest, humble, prayerful spirit and are willing to be stretched.

Required Qualifications

Faith Requirement: This position requires a practicing Catholic with a sincere commitment to the mission and values of Christus Ministries, a Catholic religious organization. This requirement is consistent with California law applicable to religious organizations (CA Gov. Code § 12926(d)).

  • Demonstrated commitment to the Catholic faith and its teachings

  • Strong pastoral and relational skills with a natural ability to accompany and build authentic relationships

  • Proven ability to take initiative, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and follow through on details independently

  • Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal)

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace

  • Reliable transportation and ability to travel within the Los Angeles area

Preferred Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in ministry, ideally with young adults

  • Degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, or a related field

  • Knowledge of Catholic teachings, young adult catechesis, and parish culture

  • Experience facilitating faith-sharing, retreats, or spiritual formation programs

  • Familiarity with database management and event coordination

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance: 70% employer-covered

  • Dental Insurance: 100% employer-covered

  • Vision Insurance: 100% employer-covered

  • Life Insurance: $25,000 at no cost

  • 403(b) Retirement: 3% employer match

  • Flexible Scheduling with advance approval

  • 14 Personal Vacation Days annually

  • 11 Federal Holidays annually

  • 5 Sick Days annually

  • Annual Personal Retreat time off with advance approval and paid workdays

  • No cost to participate in Christus Ministries events

Additional Information

  • A background and reference check are required as a condition of employment.

  • This position requires the ability to travel locally within the Southern California area. Occasional overnight and/or out of town travel for retreats, programs, and team gatherings may be possible.

  • Equipment: A cell phone, laptop, and WIFI are needed equipment for remote work. A work-only laptop loan can be made available upon request.

How to Apply:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

You will be asked to upload your resume and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we recommend applying soon.
Priority Review Deadline: September 7, 2026

Christus Ministries is a Catholic religious organization and, consistent with California Government Code § 12926(d), gives preference to candidates who share our Catholic faith and mission.