The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD) is directed by the Church of Ireland General Synod, to be responsible for the development and coordination of Church of Ireland youth ministry.

CIYD seeks to fulfil this role in the following ways: –

• Equipping the Church in Christian youth ministry and youth work practice.
• Empowering the Church of Ireland as a Denomination regarding youth work issues and concerns.
• Engaging with Volunteers, Youth Workers (both Diocesan and Parish) and Church Leaders in terms of their youth ministry provision and needs.
• Understanding our context, through research, development and publication on youth ministry practice.
• Influencing youth policy development and networks.
• Governance and Management in a manner that is efficient and accountable.
• Communication that is regular and appropriate to the needs of the Church of Ireland.

Closing date for applications is Friday 31st October at 5pm