Youth Minister

Primary Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate all aspects of the middle school and high school youth ministry programs under the general supervision and direction of the Pastor and Director of Religious Education.
• Hold two youth groups per week, one for Middle School youth and one for High School.
• Schedule and plan Confirmation Preparation classes with teachers for 1st and 2nd years, including teaching high school confirmation classes.
• Plan, organize, and supervise retreats including Year 1 & Year 2 Confirmation Retreats.
• Plan, develop, and implement a schedule of social opportunities for the youth of the parish to form community identity and establish peer relationships with the rest of the St. Stephen’s Catholic Community.
• Plan, develop, and implement a schedule of service activities for the youth of the parish to develop their sense of responsibility and fulfill their confirmation service hour requirements.
• Recruit, form, direct, and evaluate youth ministry volunteers and teen core team leaders.
• Develop and implement fundraisers for youth ministry and confirmation activities.
• Generate and maintain communication with parents and youth through social media, group emails, Flocknote, newsletters, etc.
• Maintain and organize all youth ministry facilities, spaces, and equipment.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Pastor and Director of Religious Education.

Requirements

• Active member of the Catholic Church in good standing.
• Self-motivated individual with a “vision” for Youth Ministry.
• Ability to teach and live witness to Catholic faith and values effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with young people and their families.
• Willingness to further education/development in areas of Youth Ministry, Catholic faith, etc.
• A college degree in youth ministry, new evangelization, or theology preferred.
• Youth ministry or general ministry experience is an advantage.
• Compliant with Diocesan policies, safe environment/child protection requirements, and pass a background check (including a Livescan).
• Good communication and decision-making skills.
• Works well within a team and is self-driven.
• Administrative capabilities – organization, computer, and social media skills.
• Fluency in Spanish not required but very beneficial.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a phone system.
• The employee is required to be mobile too, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events.
• The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and country-wide locations to attend meetings or events.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.