Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry - Jefferson City, MO

Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City•Jefferson City, MO

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About The Position

The Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry provides leadership for the Diocese of Jefferson City’s outreach, evangelization, and faith formation efforts serving youth and young adults. The role equips and accompanies parish and campus ministry leaders, coordinates diocesan programs and initiatives, and promotes opportunities for young people to encounter Jesus Christ, grow in their Catholic faith, and become missionary disciples. The Associate Director develops and implements a vision for youth and young adult ministry aligned with diocesan pastoral priorities; supports parish, campus, and diocesan leaders; and designs and oversees formation programs and events. The position also collaborates with diocesan offices and ministry partners, manages the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry’s annual budget, and pursues ongoing professional development and relationships with other dioceses and organizations.

Requirements

Active Catholic in good standing with a passion for sharing the Catholic faith with young people and forming others in this endeavor.
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Youth Ministry, Religious Education, or a similar field.
Three to five years of administrative and supervisory experience in Church pastoral ministry.
Understanding of principles and practices of ministry with youth and young adults, and current issues affecting their lives.
Ability to shape a vision and mission for Catholic evangelization and formation of young people.
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Strong relationship-building and pastoral care skills, with the ability to relate well with teenagers, young adults, pastoral leaders, clergy, and others.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products; experience with digital and print media; understanding of effective social media use; and experience with digital and online ministry tools and resources.
Ability to seek input, include others, build teams, set objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and solicit support for new initiatives.

Responsibilities

Foster a positive, collaborative, and healthy work environment consistent with the Bishop’s mission and vision.
Develop and implement a vision for youth and young adult ministry that advances evangelization, faith formation, and missionary discipleship in alignment with diocesan pastoral priorities.
Encourage, equip, and connect parish youth ministers, campus ministers, and young adult ministry leaders through accompaniment, mentoring, visits, and regular communication.
Provide consultation, resources, and support to pastors and parish leaders as they assess and respond to the pastoral needs of youth and young adults.
Design, supervise, and implement faith-based programs and initiatives, including retreats, conferences, leadership development, workshops, service and mission opportunities, and discipleship formation.
Collaborate with the Director of Safe Environment to ensure diocesan youth ministry programs comply with safe environment policies and support consistent implementation in parishes.
Collaborate within the department on leadership training programs, ministry workshops, and retreats, serving as liaison for those working in youth and young adult faith formation.
Support and collaborate with the Office of Hispanic Ministry to engage Hispanic/Latino youth and young adults through integration and pastoral de conjunto.
Collaborate with the diocesan Vocation Director to include vocational witnesses at ministry gatherings and serve as liaison when young people express interest in priesthood or religious life.
Serve as liaison and resource to diocesan groups and individuals coordinating youth programs and events.
Pursue ongoing professional development by studying relevant Church documents, research, cultural trends, pastoral practices, and ministry resources.
Build relationships with other dioceses and local, regional, and national organizations to share resources, exchange effective practices, and strengthen ministry.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Chancery, Newman Center campus ministers, and parish youth and young adult ministries.
Prepare and manage the annual Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry budget, monitor expenditures, and ensure responsible stewardship of diocesan resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.