Assistant Director of Youth Ministry

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC•Seattle, WA

5d•$30 - $35

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Youth Ministry Services supports the work of the Lifelong Formation Department. This position will work collaboratively with team members, parishes, and other identified groups to provide support, formation, and resources for all youth, including those from the multicultural communities, to grow in their relationship with Jesus and engage as missionary disciples. Additionally, the Associate Director of Youth Ministry Services helps to ensure all Archdiocesan youth ministry efforts extend the mission and vision of the Church as communicated by the Archbishop.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained Ministers.
Be a practicing Catholic, completely faithful to the Church and the Magisterium and have a strong and disciplined prayer life.
Possess a heart for the New Evangelization.
Bachelor’s degree in theology, Religious Study, Youth Ministry or other related field preferred.
Demonstrated ability to evangelize and communicate the faith.
Knowledge of and experience in retreats, event planning and leadership development for youth.
Experience working with people with varying ecclesial, economic, racial, and cultural backgrounds.
Excellent communications skills both verbal and written, ideally in more than one language.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated competency in digital communications tools.
Strong demonstrated competence in interpersonal and public relations skills including the ability to work collaboratively with Chancery staff, school personnel, pastors, and parish ministers.
Ability to work on evenings and weekends.
Ability to provide own transportation, must possess a valid Washington State driver’s license

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.
Experience in supporting committees and leadership groups preferred.

Responsibilities

Organize and conduct multi-parish, multi-cultural archdiocesan events for middle school and high school youth such as the Catholic Youth Convention, Middle School Encounter, archdiocesan Confirmation Retreats and local versions of national and global Church events. Collaborate with the Vocations office to provide an annual prayer retreat for high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates.
Expand upon current event offerings to include mission trips and immersion experiences for high school and/or middle school youth.
Co-moderate the Archdiocesan Youth Council and collaborate with the Director of Youth Ministry Services to plan and facilitate the Council’s meetings and retreats.
Assist as needed with the formation and scheduling of the Cristo Rey student associates.
Work together with the Director of Youth Ministry Services to provide ongoing consultation, training, formation, and general support to parish youth ministries.
Assist in the development of workshops, trainings, and formation opportunities for youth and young adult ministers.
Serve as the coordinator for Youth and Young Adult Ministry certificate programs offered through Christifideles.
Support the work of consultative bodies of youth ministers and clergy in developing youth ministry policies, initiatives, and activities.
Maintain an environment of inclusion, trust, and acceptance that embraces young people and families from different cultural, racial and ethnic backgrounds
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.