Youth Minister

Diocese of Bathurst • Orange, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The core role of the Youth Minister is to assist in the animating of spirituality and faith formation of youth and promote attitudes based on Gospel values. The Youth Minister is to provide faith formation and leadership opportunities to youth within the Parish, school and throughout the broader community, as well as develop a strong sense of faith amongst youth, drawing them into, and allowing them to identify with, a nurturing and supportive faith community.

Requirements

• Demonstrated deep faith and a desire to share that faith with others, particularly young people.
• Ability to facilitate outreach events and engaging students into further formation on opportunities beyond the school context.
• Ability to work under pressure and the capacity to be flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
• Effective communication skills in all aspects of ministry with young people.
• Sound organisational, coordination and implementation skills.
• Worships regularly at a parish weekend mass.
• A valid Employee Working with Children Check is required for this position if you are over 18 years of age.
• Applicants must be subject to employment screening.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the animating of spirituality and faith formation of youth.
• Promote attitudes based on Gospel values.
• Provide faith formation and leadership opportunities to youth within the Parish, school and broader community.
• Develop a strong sense of faith amongst youth.
• Draw youth into and allow them to identify with a nurturing and supportive faith community.
• Work with teachers in the implementation of Religious Education Curriculum and additional classroom catechesis where required.

Benefits

• A positive, engaging and supportive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for ongoing training, professional learning and development.
• The opportunity to contribute to the life and mission of a Catholic school community.
• The benefits of being part of a larger network within the Catholic Education system.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed