The United Dioceses of Cashel & Ossory

seeks a Full-Time Youth Officer

to continue and develop Youth Ministry in the United Dioceses.

This challenging and rewarding position is open to both lay and ordained candidates

Job specification available from the Diocesan Office.

If you are interested in applying for this post

Please send to :

The Bishop of Cashel & Ossory

c/o          The Diocesan Office

St. Canice’s Library,

Kilkenny

056-7786633

Envelope to be clearly marked ‘Youth Officer’

This appointment will require Garda vetting and will conform to  ‘Safe Guarding Trust’ , the church’s code of practice for work with children.

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The Youth Officer is involved in all aspects of Youth Affairs in the United Dioceses, both secular and spiritual. The target group are those of secondary school age and those in the late teen to early 20 age group and the DYO liaises fully with incumbents and others involved in the field.

Information : getting information on all relevant groups, people and activities within the united dioceses; keeping it up to date and coherent; making it available; briefing, publicising and promoting.

Assistance and advice : helping and liasing with Clergy and others to set up and organise groups, activities; developing and advising on policy, goals, approaches and pitfalls.

Organisation : personally setting up and running groups and activities

And above all

Making contact with and getting to know young Anglicans at both Diocesan and local levels, including those not involved with the church, and walking with them as they discover the path of faith in Christ.

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