NFCYM (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) is seeking a Curriculum Development Consultant to oversee the development of the curriculum for a national leadership formation program for members of underrepresented communities in NFCYM, especially, but not limited to, young adults representing communities of color. The goal of the program is to develop leaders in the field of youth ministry, and the larger Church, with a focus on intercultural competency, leadership skills, and mentorship. Participants will help NFCYM facilitate diversity and inclusion initiatives at the regional and local levels. The program plans to be piloted in fiscal year 2022 (July 2021 – June 2022).
The Curriculum Development Consultant must have experience in the areas of:
Preferred skills or experience:
Core Responsibilities | Overall Time Requirement |
Draft, review, and finalize curriculum for the formation program. | 20-30 hours |
Consultation with Program Manager in curriculum implementation | 10-15 hours |
As part of its efforts to serve the growing diversity of the Catholic Church in the United States, the NFCYM Board of Directors is committed to an organizational Diversity and Inclusion Plan in 2020. This plan was developed by the Multicultural Diversity Ad Hoc Committee of the Board with the support of the NFCYM national staff.
The recommendation to develop a leadership formation program for NFCYM Members was identified in the Diversity and Inclusion Plan with the purposes to:
The formation program is projected to be an online, 10-12 session program that can be completed over the course of one year. The curriculum should cover basics in pastoral leadership development, intercultural competencies, and allow participants to learn practical skills for implementation into their ministerial setting.
NFCYM is a national member organization consisting of dioceses, organizations, and individuals committed to the accompaniment, formation, and development of middle school and high school age youth through Catholic Youth Ministry in the United States. Members and their representatives serve in parishes, high schools, diocesan offices, religious communities, and organizations across the country.
The Mission of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) is to support and strengthen those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.
NFCYM looks to a future when young people see themselves as children of God who live as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ; when the gifts, struggles and diverse realities of young people are welcomed in Catholic faith communities; when ministry leaders have embraced the joy of the Gospel, and when families are living as the domestic Church.
NFCYM commits to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people by: forming, equipping, and supporting ministry leaders in their service to young people and their families; modeling and fostering a ministry of acompañamiento among young people of all cultures, languages, socioeconomic and geographic realities; and, partnering with parents and equipping families of young people as they witness to Jesus Christ in their daily lives.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
As part of our commitment to recruiting and retaining a just and representative work and volunteer force, we encourage people of color and individuals with disabilities to apply. NFCYM is an equal opportunity employer.
To apply, please submit no more than 4 pages addressing:
Please note that if your proposal is chosen, we will offer a stipend with half payment offered up front and the other half once work is completed.
Please direct questions and proposal submissions to Darius Villalobos at [email protected]
The deadline for submissions is July 31, 2021. We will respond to all applicants by August 15, 2021.
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Pastoral Juvenil Hispana Coordinator,
Diocese of Austin
Diocesan Member
"NFCYM has accompanied me in reaching out to like minded professionals to better provide service (ministry) to adolescents. NFCYM has allowed me to network and grow professionally.
'Youth as Protagonists' has been essential to Pastoral Juvenil Hispana in the Diocese of Austin."
Youth Minister, St. Christopher Church
Associate Member
"The various resources have helped me keep our program exciting and vibrant. NFCYM has provided me with shared information via webinars, workshops, conferences, outreach, and opportunities that are very informative to help make my ministry successful.
NFCYM is an open forum for me to seek material, guidance and support in keeping the youth ministry program successful."
