Pastoral Assistant Youth Ministry - Salary

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC • Shoreline, WA

3d • $50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Parish Family 13 consisting of Christ the King (Seattle) and St. Luke (Shoreline) is seeking a full time Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry! This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team in an established youth ministry program. If you have a heart for youth and helping them grow in their relationship with Jesus, please consider applying. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborates with the Pastor, staff, and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish. Assures the development of programs and activities for middle school and high school youth that foster spiritual formation. This should include but not be limited to weekly youth nights, retreats, social events, recreation, athletic activities, outreach programs, youth-oriented liturgies, and community service opportunities. Recruits, enables, directs, trains and supervises youth ministry team members, catechists and other personnel for faith formation programs for middle school and high school youth. The coordination of the Youth Confirmation program is not included in this position. However, there is an expectation that the PA for Youth Ministry assists and supports the Confirmation program as needed. Develops and administers the youth program budget with the Director of Pastoral Ministries. Coordinates fundraising efforts for special youth experiences – i.e. mission trips, conferences, etc. Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for this ministry through regular updating, reading appropriate materials and participation at workshops and conventions. Participates in local, regional and national professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate. Note: We are open to this role being a combination of full-time and part-time positions, so there is another position description posted in part-time, as well.

Requirements

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic and fully participate in sacramental life.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor’s degree and experience in youth ministry in a Catholic parish as a Youth Minister, Catechist, or other proven leadership is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Pastor, staff, and consultative bodies in implementing the mission of the parish.
• Assures the development of programs and activities for middle school and high school youth that foster spiritual formation.
• Recruits, enables, directs, trains and supervises youth ministry team members, catechists and other personnel for faith formation programs for middle school and high school youth.
• Develops and administers the youth program budget with the Director of Pastoral Ministries.
• Coordinates fundraising efforts for special youth experiences – i.e. mission trips, conferences, etc.
• Maintains a level of knowledge and skills required for this ministry through regular updating, reading appropriate materials and participation at workshops and conventions.
• Participates in local, regional and national professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate.

Benefits

• Eligible positions receive a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and disability, long term disability, pension, 403(b), HSA, FSA, and generous sick leave, vacation and holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level