Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- To serve as the representative for the Pastor of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in all matters regarding youth ministries;
- To develop and implement a comprehensive strategic plan for youth ministry in the parish and community, based on the goals given by the pastor and outlined by the USCCB. (Assessing and revising as needed);
- To act as a resource for the Pastor and parish staff as needed on issues regarding youth ministries;
- To supervise, encourage, and direct youth ministry volunteers;
- To develop and oversee a budget for the Office of Youth Ministry;
- To provide training and formation for youth leaders on an ongoing basis. (Continue Education Opportunities/seminars);
- To attend youth deanery meetings;
- To consult with other parishes in the Diocese regarding retreats, rallies, evangelization, and conferences for youth;
- To develop and plan mission trips and/or pilgrimages for youth and adults;
- To help recruit and develop youth volunteers;
- To develop guidelines/procedures for those involved in youth ministry;
- To serve as a sounding board for the Pastor, other clergy and parish staff;
- To create and teach others as the leader how to communicate using social media for the parish, youth ministries in collaboration with diocesan communications;
- To develop and lead weekend camps (recruiting and training staff for each camp);
- To develop and lead social justice opportunities for youth;
- To attend regular deanery meetings in each deanery;
- To provide resources for Pastor, and youth leaders (programming and curriculum);
- To collaborate with other parish ministries and parishioners in the development of events;
- To contact the families of youth to improve the chances of more youth getting involved;
- To provide a formation program for youth volunteers;
- To initiate fund-raising activities for the youth to participate in.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
- Maintaining active membership in diocesan organizations;
- Any reasonable requests or projects requested by the Pastor.
Education Requirements/Position Qualifications:
- Master's in theology or Pastoral Administration preferred, and a Certificate in Youth Ministry (Approved by the USSCB).
- Leadership, Vision, Excellent communication, public speaking, and organizational skills required. Excellent computer and social media required.
- Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Driver's license required.
- Strongly beneficial if able to speak and understand Spanish.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
This position requires standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands, using feet, climbing/balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and reaching above shoulders. This position requires that you lift up to 60 pounds at least 1/3 of the time.
Recommendations: It is strongly recommended that this person have a spiritual director, attending somewhat regularly.
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Weekend work,