Youth Minister

Archdiocese of St. Louis•Saint Charles, MO

19h

About The Position

St. Cletus Parish is seeking an interim, temporary Youth Ministry Co-Lead. Working in collaboration with the Youth Ministry Lead, the Co-Lead helps prepare and communicate about Core Team and Youth Group meetings, promotes a safe environment for youth, models appropriate Mass etiquette, and participates in opportunities for spiritual formation and leadership development. The Youth Ministry Lead mentors the Co-Lead and provides strategic oversight of the Youth Ministry Program; the Co-Lead helps implement operational goals for youth and parents. The assignment is expected to last three to six months, but may end earlier if the full-time Director of Family Life & Youth Ministry is hired and begins work. It may be extended beyond six months if circumstances warrant and the required approvals are obtained. The role supports St. Cletus Parish’s mission, vision, and values and requires collaboration with the Pastor, parents, teachers, parish staff, and community leaders.

Requirements

Experience planning and facilitating meetings with responsibility for youth or children.
Proven experience handling and reporting sensitive matters confidentially.
Proven conflict-resolution skills, combining compassion and assertiveness.
Strong listening skills and knowledge of how youth learn and process information.
Knowledge of generational differences and ability to communicate about them articulately.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with youth, parents, teachers, parish staff, and community leaders.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from the Pastor and internal and volunteer parish leaders, including clergy, teachers, the Principal, parish council, and finance committee.
Task-driven, organized, and able to manage multiple projects without becoming visibly overwhelmed.
Detail-oriented, particularly with forms and paperwork required for events and retreats.
Knowledge of and experience with social media, communication, and the significance of branding.
Willingness to support the mission and structure of the Catholic Church.
Willingness to work in a team environment.
Willingness to participate in continuing education in spiritual formation, leadership development, feedback practices, and coaching.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in education, business, social services, and/or psychology is desired.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Youth Ministry Lead to prepare engaging, informative Core Team meetings, including agendas and action items.
Model positive and supportive behavior consistent with the St. Cletus Pastor and the parish’s mission, vision, and values.
Communicate relevant concerns, feedback, or information affecting the safety, well-being, or effective operation of Youth Ministry to the Pastor.
Build and maintain trust with the Core Team and youth through consistent facilitation, take direction from the Lead, and use mentoring opportunities to support the Youth Group and strengthen relationships with parents, the parish, school, and community.
Support the Youth Ministry Lead through words and actions and foster a harmonious Lead/Co-Lead relationship visible to the Core Team and youth.
Complete tasks and deadlines delegated by the Lead, supporting collaboration and communication with stakeholders such as parents, teachers, and community leaders.
Meet monthly with the Pastor alongside the Youth Ministry Lead to report accomplishments, concerns, and questions and discuss ways the Pastor can remove barriers.
Support the Youth Ministry Lead in communicating and upholding applicable Archdiocese Safe Environment policies and legal reporting requirements concerning suspected abuse, neglect, or other safety concerns involving minors.
Report concerns according to Archdiocese policy and applicable laws to the St. Cletus Pastor and the Archdiocese Safe Environment Coordinator.
Attend Sunday Youth Mass and honor the ordinary rite celebrated at St. Cletus Parish.
Model leadership behavior at Mass, including arriving on time, staying until the end, accepting Communion from any extraordinary minister, and silencing a phone.
Participate in St. Cletus-recommended formation and development opportunities to grow spiritual gifts and leadership skills for the benefit of youth, the Core Team, the parish and school, the community, and personal and professional growth.