Job Description

<h3>Job Summary</h3><p>The Youth Minister will perform a wide variety of activities to direct and coordinate strong, faith-filled youth and young adult ministries aimed at helping the next generation of church leaders grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. The individual in this position will be responsible for fostering and growing an established parish-based pastoral ministry with high school youth (grades 9-12) and middle school youth (grades 6-8). This person is to have purposeful engagement in relational ministry with youth and their parents, provide catechesis, and invite youth to serve others and make disciples. To that end, the youth minister is responsible for the development, coordination, supervision, and execution of parish programs designed to engage the youth of the parish. This individual should invite and enable all youth to serve others as they grow in their faith. He or she should develop close communication with, and mutual support from the families of youth. We are looking for a unique individual who has a spirit and heart for ministry as well as the ability to organize and run a comprehensive, fun, engaging ministry.</p><h3>Job Responsibilities</h3><p>While not intended to be a complete list, the following are examples of duties associated with this position. Other related expectations, responsibilities, and tasks are required at times. The Youth Minister should be adaptive and receptive to the varying requirements of this position.</p><ul><li>Coordinate the recruitment, training, support, and evaluation of volunteers in the youth ministry program and provide appropriate training for the youth and adults in leadership positions.</li><li>Develop, plan, and coordinate vibrant programming for youth through discussions, speakers, peer ministry, small faith sharing groups, and service opportunities that will lead youth into a deeper relationship with Jesus.</li><li>Examples of programming include but are not limited to Weekly Bible Studies for Middle School Youth, Monthly Formation Nights, Regular social events, One retreat per year, Two pilgrimages offered by the Archdiocese (Solidarity at the Border and Sankofa Pilgrimage), Summer Service Trip - Catholic Heart Work Camp, Youth Masses led by youth and in collaboration with the Pastor and Liturgy Director, Monthly service projects, and participating in the life and activities of the parish and developing opportunities for youth to be visibly present and involved with the larger parish community.</li><li>Plan, coordinate, and execute fundraising for youth ministry.</li><li>Work with parish staff to coordinate records, finances, and communications for the program.</li><li>Take part in diocesan youth ministry meetings representing the parish community.</li><li>Establish individual relationships with high school and middle school youth of the parish.</li></ul><h3>Job Requirements</h3><ul><li>Strong personal relationship with Jesus and a deep love for the Catholic church; must be a practicing Catholic.</li><li>Passion for sharing faith with middle and high school-aged students.</li><li>Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.</li><li>Effective organizer, planner, and implementer.</li><li>Participation in the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Program (may be completed after hiring as well).</li><li>Ability to work evening and weekend events as needed.</li><li>Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders.</li></ul>