Youth Director

Archdiocese of St. Louis, Missouri•Hillsboro, OR

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. The Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is the headquarters and curia for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. This full-time position organizes and coordinates the youth ministry efforts of the pastorate. The primary population of engagement are those of high school age, but opportunities for the involvement and formation of younger populations, especially those enrolled in the full-time school and PSR programs, will be expected as well. Collaboration with the Pastor, Parish Life Coordinator, other parish and school staff, and parishioners will be expected as the Youth Minister plans and coordinates events on all three parish campuses.

Requirements

Be an active, practicing, faith-filled Roman Catholic
Possess a solid understanding of the Catholic faith and adhere to all the teachings of the Catholic Church
Be able to teach and articulate the Catholic faith, especially to young people
Have leadership experience with youth
Possess strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, advertise and execute large events
Possess the skills needed to manage a budget
Possess good communication skills
Possess basic liturgical knowledge, including set up for Mass and Eucharistic adoration
Be available to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis
Maintain compliance with all Archdiocesan child safety protocols

Nice To Haves

Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work/volunteer experience

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the youth, parents, priests, Core Team, and parish staff in assessing existing Youth Ministry programs and direct future programming
Recruit and form a Core Team of volunteers to help lead the Youth Ministry program, modeling Christian friendship and leadership for the teens
Collaborate with the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry to maintain awareness of resources, programs, and guidelines
Coordinate and promote Youth Ministry and events in collaboration with pastorate staff
Maintain an ongoing knowledge of resources in youth ministry and opportunities for professional development
Invite, gather, and lead the youth for regularly planned programs including, but not limited to, weekly Life Nights, annual Luke 18 retreat and Steubenville conference
Develop, promote, and execute an additional, annual retreat opportunity for teens
Plan monthly Encounter evenings of Eucharistic adoration by scheduling musicians and speakers, and directing set up
Coordinate with parents and parish volunteers who support the ministry
Maintain communication with school and PSR staff to assist and plan events for sacramental preparation
Maintain a regular (at least once every other week) presence at Our Lady School
Serve as Parish Coordinator for the annual Totus Tuus summer program including coordinating, promoting, and gathering youth and adult volunteers
Encourage and model weekly Mass attendance and reception of the Sacraments
Maintain regular communication with teens, parents, administrators and campus ministers of area high schools
Maintain regular communication with pastorate staff, including those of Our Lady School
Establish and maintain regular and appropriate contact and communication with teens and middle school youth, utilizing various means of communication
Keep the larger pastorate community up to date on Youth Ministry programs and events
Attend other school and extra-curricular activities of pastorate youth when able
Maintain a close relationship with the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry for professional development and ongoing spiritual formation
Prepare, develop and manage an annual budget
Account for all youth ministry expenses
Apply for appropriate donations and grants in support of the youth ministry program