Employment Opportunties
Associate Director, Communications
Job Title
Associate Director, Communications
Employment Type
Part time - 25 hours per week
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Senior Director and in collaboration with the Administration Team, the Associate Director of Communications will implement the development and growth of innovative and inviting marketing and communications strategies that support the staff, volunteers, and ministries of United Catholic Youth Ministries. This position is a senior level position and supervises a coordinator of digital community building.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication
Candidate Requirements
Associate Director, Communications
Employment Type
Part time - 25 hours per week
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Senior Director and in collaboration with the Administration Team, the Associate Director of Communications will implement the development and growth of innovative and inviting marketing and communications strategies that support the staff, volunteers, and ministries of United Catholic Youth Ministries. This position is a senior level position and supervises a coordinator of digital community building.
Duties and Responsibilities
Communication
- Oversee creation and implementation of a weekly email blast through Flocknote.
- Oversee creation and implementation of a weekly email to parish and other community organizations to promote UCYM events.
- Act as a liaison for promoting UCYM events and programs to the parishes, schools, and other organizations.
- Assist the Associate Director of Operations with internal communications with staff and volunteer leaders.
- Oversee production of flyers (print and digital) to promote UCYM events, programs, and other opportunities.
- Advise the Senior Director on website development.
- Be present for events for the purpose of promoting UCYM.
- Oversee bimonthly podcast organization and team.
- Oversee management of social media accounts.
- Oversee a communications calendar that helps in scheduling what is communicated, when, and on which platforms.
- Oversee and manage a tasks chart for Communications Team members in collaboration with the Associate Director of Operations.
- Organize regular meetings with the Communications Team.
- Attend meetings with the operations team and administration team.
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, communications, digital media, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office 365.
- Must be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of people, including lay ministers, college students, pastors, volunteers, and persons with varied social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Access to consistent transportation; availability for evening and weekend work.
- Must demonstrate understanding and respect for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values. Fully committed to supporting the Gospel message.
Communications Intern
Job Title
Communications Intern
Employment Type
Unpaid internship – Part time; up to 15 hours
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Ministry Support and in collaboration with the Administration Team, the Communications Intern will assist in creating strong, supportive, and creative ways to promote UCYM events, programs, and other opportunities to the wider community. This position is an unpaid internship and intended for applicants who are in high school.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with creation of flyers and other promotional materials (print and digital).
Assist with posting on social media.
Other duties as discussed and agreed upon.
Candidate Requirements
Communications Intern
Employment Type
Unpaid internship – Part time; up to 15 hours
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Coordinator of Ministry Support and in collaboration with the Administration Team, the Communications Intern will assist in creating strong, supportive, and creative ways to promote UCYM events, programs, and other opportunities to the wider community. This position is an unpaid internship and intended for applicants who are in high school.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with creation of flyers and other promotional materials (print and digital).
Assist with posting on social media.
Other duties as discussed and agreed upon.
Candidate Requirements
- Must be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a wide variety of people, including lay ministers, college students, pastors, volunteers, and persons with varied social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Access to consistent transportation; availability for evening and weekend work.
- Must demonstrate understanding and respect for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values. Fully committed to supporting the Gospel message.
Director, Social Work
Job Title
Director of Social Work
Employment Type
Freelance
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Senior Director and in collaboration with the Administration Team, the Director of Social Work will provide support, training, and resources for ongoing social work support for members of the UCYM community and parishes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Candidate Requirements
Candidate Preferences
Director of Social Work
Employment Type
Freelance
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Senior Director and in collaboration with the Administration Team, the Director of Social Work will provide support, training, and resources for ongoing social work support for members of the UCYM community and parishes.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with the administration in identifying possible clients who might benefit from counseling or other mental health services.
- Coordinate billing on a sliding scale directly with clients.
- Make referrals to outside resources or organizations when needed.
- Provide workshops and other training for staff, leadership, and the community.
- Maintains appropriate records.
- Other duties and responsibilities as discussed and agreed upon.
Candidate Requirements
- Master's in social work.
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office 365.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including lay ministers, college students, pastors, volunteers, and persons with varied social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Access to consistent transportation; availability for evening and weekend work.
- Must demonstrate understanding and respect for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values. Fully committed to supporting the Gospel message.
Candidate Preferences
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Bilingual English and Spanish are strongly preferred.
Coordinator, Youth Ministry
Job Title
Coordinator, Youth Ministry
Employment Type
part time - 20 hours per week
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Administration Team with direct supervision from the Associate Director of Mission and Ministry, the Coordinator of Youth Ministry will provide opportunities for youth to encounter Christ, build community, and experience discipleship that align with the priorities of the local Roman Catholic Church in Evanston, Archdiocese of Chicago, and Evanston community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Youth Group
Candidate Requirements
Candidate Preferences
Coordinator, Youth Ministry
Employment Type
part time - 20 hours per week
Office Location
San José Sanchez del Rio Center
St. Nicholas Campus of St. John XXIII Parish
1108 Washington Street
Evanston, IL 60202
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Administration Team with direct supervision from the Associate Director of Mission and Ministry, the Coordinator of Youth Ministry will provide opportunities for youth to encounter Christ, build community, and experience discipleship that align with the priorities of the local Roman Catholic Church in Evanston, Archdiocese of Chicago, and Evanston community.
Duties and Responsibilities
Youth Group
- Create and implement plans for weekly youth group activities.
- Oversee implementation of service opportunities.
- Provide support to LA group leaders and teams.
- Create and implement faith formation curriculum in collaboration with youth ministry volunteer leaders.
- Manage tracking of program requirements.
- Collaborate on creating regular opportunities for youth to experience liturgical ministry and liturgy through Youth Masses, liturgical ministry service, and other liturgies.
- Maintain records from retreats, events, and other youth opportunities.
- Organize youth ministry team meetings in collaboration with the associate director of mission and ministry.
- Supervise and provide support to volunteer youth ministers.
Candidate Requirements
- At least 2-3 years' experience in youth ministry, campus ministry, or other faith formation-based ministry leadership.
- Bilingual English and Spanish.
- Working knowledge of all Microsoft Office 365.
- Must be an excellent communicator, detail-oriented and self-motivated.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people, including lay ministers, college students, pastors, volunteers, and persons with varied social, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds.
- Access to consistent transportation; availability for evening and weekend work.
- Must demonstrate understanding and respect for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values. Fully committed to supporting the Gospel message.
Candidate Preferences
- Bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, religious studies, or an equivalent field from an accredited college or university. Certification in theology, ministry, youth ministry, or a related field from an accredited institution will be acceptable.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying for a position, please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@ucym.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
For Teens
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Assistant
CLW Helpers assist the adult catechists with overall care of children during CLW sessions. CLW is dismissed during Sunday Mass after the Opening Prayer before the First Reading and returns after the Intercessions. To volunteer or learn more, contact us at clw@ucym.org.
Liturgical Ministers
Teens who confirmed, fully initiated in the Catholic Church, are able to fully participate in liturgical ministries. Liturgical Ministries include Lectors (proclaimers of the Word), Ushers/Greeters, Sacristans, Altar Servers/Acolytes, Eucharistic (Communion) Ministers, and Music Ministers (voice or instrument). The only ministry that teens who are not confirmed cannot participate in until they are confirmed is Eucharistic Ministry. To learn more about these opportunities, please contact Pat Tomich at pat@ucym.org or James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB at james@ucym.org.
For Adults
Youth Minister
A youth minister's primary responsibilities are to be a pastoral leader and embody and model what it means to be church in the parishes UCYM serves. To learn more or to get started, contact James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB at james@ucym.org.
Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLW) Catechist
CLW catechists help lead children through the scriptures in a way that meets them where they are. CLW is dismissed during Sunday Mass after the Opening Prayer before the First Reading and returns after the Intercessions. To volunteer or learn more, contact us at clw@ucym.org.
Leader-in-Training (LIT) Mentor
Leader-in-Training (LIT) mentors are adults who want to commit to accompanying a rising youth leader through a year-long formation program. The mentor sets up time to check in with the LIT about formation, service, liturgy, and more. To volunteer or learn more, contact Robin Vincent at robin@ucym.org or at 847-719-9071 x284.
Boards and Councils
Advisory Board Member
The UCYM Advisory Board is a multi-parish board that advises the UCYM staff on programs that will best serve our communities. The board meets to discuss and evaluate the effectiveness of UCYM in the parishes, parish grouping, and wider community twice a year. Representatives from all parishes and schools, pastors, and leaders from various ministries make up the board. To volunteer or learn more, contact Claire Labbe at claire@ucym.org or Gabriela Zarate at gabriela@ucym.org.
Diversity Council Member
Our Diversity Council is a small group of UCYM leaders who are intent on holding UCYM accountable to its DEI statement. To volunteer or learn more, contact James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB at james@ucym.org.
Young Adult Council Member
The Young Adult Council advises and helps the Young Adult Ministry Team plan events, programs, and other supports for young adults in our parish communities. The council meets once a month. To volunteer or learn more, contact James Holzhauer-Chuckas, ObSB at james@ucym.org.
Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP) Team Member
The Laudato Si' Action Platform (LSAP) Team is responsible for guiding UCYM's efforts to bring the goals to life in our ministries as well as in our parishes. To volunteer or learn more, contact us at lsap@ucym.org.
