Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry (EX)

Archdiocese of Baltimore•Columbia, MD

6d•Onsite

About The Position

St. John Faith Formation exists to empower imperfect people in an imperfect world to strive for sainthood by welcoming multi-generational engagement and offering dynamic experiences that inspire wonder and lead to encounters with Jesus. We foster meaningful interactions, prayer, community, fun, fellowship, and lasting friendships, enabling young people to experience Christ in authentic and transformative ways. The Director of Youth Ministry must bring creative, innovative ideas and philosophies to develop a comprehensive and robust Youth Ministry for a multicultural community, using an evangelistic approach that is far-reaching, inclusive, and encompassing. The preferred candidate for this position is proficient in English and Spanish and will manage all aspects of the Youth and Young Adult Ministry programs. The Director will cultivate a strong and resilient environment that encourages participation and guides faith development, social growth, and service leadership, while mentoring middle and high school students toward a proactive life with Christ. The Director of Youth Ministry must excel at building trust and connecting with teens, young adults, and parents/families, with a God-centered passion for sharing biblical messages. Strong interpersonal, event-planning, and program-management skills are essential.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Education, or a related field. Master's degree preferred. Other life experience is acceptable in place of formal theological study
Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in youth ministry or related roles
Understanding of the LIFE TEEN approach to ministry
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to engage and inspire youth and volunteers
Experience in planning and executing large-scale events and programs
Practicing Catholic preferred
Is an intentional disciple who possesses a deep faith which recognizes their own need for growth and a sense of self-worth that comes from being a child of God and a minister second

Nice To Haves

Proficient in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

Provide faith formation, spiritual guidance, community-building, service, outreach, mentoring, and lead volunteers.
Develop a CORE Team for Youth Ministry.
Lead weekly high school youth ministry programming.
Plan and organize the annual youth retreat.
Hold CORE Team meetings to support volunteers.
Create a teen leadership program within the parish.
Identify ways to involve parents and families in youth formation.
Encourage youth and families to participate in the monthly youth Mass, involving youth as lectors, ushers, and musicians.
Support and collaborate with the Confirmation Coordinator.
Work with the DRE to launch a summer camp for elementary and middle school students by summer 2027.
Keep the program affordable and effective for community needs.
Build community relationships to increase engagement.
Generate revenue for parish use while maintaining high standards of care and enrichment.
Provide spiritual development and teaching for young adults (ages 18-30).
Offer individual mentorship and guidance on life challenges to young adults.
Organize social, service, and outreach events to build community for young adults.
Recruit and train young adult volunteer leaders.
Connect young adults to wider parish ministries.
Manage budgets, event planning, and ministry communications for young adult ministry.