Youth Program Coordinator

If you're looking for a career that allows you to share your faith with others in a fun, laid-back environment, becoming a youth program coordinator could be the perfect choice for you!

Young people of many different faiths seek out opportunities to grow in their faith and connect with others who share their beliefs. As a youth program coordinator, you can work to bring children, adolescents or young adults together as you mentor them and help them learn more about their faith.

Many young people bring enthusiasm and energy to all of their activities, and helping them feel excited about their faith can be a uniquely rewarding job. As a youth program coordinator, you'll work with young people by organizing youth clubs and activities, teaching young members more about spiritual life and faith and mentoring or counseling young group members.

Youth program coordinators and youth ministers may be ordained ministers, pastors or priests, but other volunteers can also qualify to work with young people. Though some of the activities you'll organize for the group may not be specifically religious, you’ll likely need a strong background in topics like:

Many successful youth program coordinators are energetic and excited about their faith, and love sharing that faith with others. If you're ready to inspire and engage young people, learn more about the educational opportunities that can help you put your faith to work in this fulfilling profession.