Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY
The objective of the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is to create a junior high ministry program with the planned trajectory of creating a high school youth ministry program in the future. This position will seek to meet the spiritual needs of the young people of Saint Rose Parish through the creation and supervision of various teams and programs, as well as through direct interaction with those young people.

The scope and focus of this ministry will initially be to Junior High-aged youth (grades 6-8) with the goal of expanding to High School-aged youth (grades 9-12) in the future. The oversight and development of the current parish Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-39) will also be an obligation of this position.

Flexible office hours but requires evening and weekend hours that vary based on the weekly schedule of events.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Pastor, develop, coordinate, supervise, and execute parish programs designed to engage and educate the youth and young adults of the parish. Encourage involvement of young people in the life of the parish and coordinate the outreach and evangelization of all young people in the parish.
Effectively outreach to the youth, their parents, and young adults through various forms of communications, inviting them to events and further into the life of Christ.
Responsible for planning, attending, and facilitating regular sessions for middle and high school youth.
Communicate with parents/ guardians to encourage their participation and involvement in youth events and activities.
Develop, train and meet frequently with a team of volunteers for support in carrying out the responsibilities of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, including confirming that such volunteers are in compliance with the Diocese of Toledo Policy for the Protection of Minors and Young People.
Cultivate relationships with diocesan leaders and youth and adult leaders of area parishes.
In collaboration with the Business Manager, responsible for preparing and maintaining an annual budget for this ministry, in accordance with parish policies.
Participate and collaborate in parish events, staff meetings and activities, deanery and diocesan events. Update the pastor on a regular basis regarding youth ministry activities and programs.
Effectively communicate with youth and young adults of the parish, in accordance with the Diocese of Toledo Policy for the Protection of Minors and Young People. Maintain effective communication strategies including email lists, newsletters, parish bulletin, announcements at Mass, and social media to publicize activities and events and engage with youth and parents.
Encourage youth participation in various roles in the liturgy (ex. Choir, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers)
Maintain regular office hours after school and or early evening to be available to the youth.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the pastor or supervisor.
Regular attendance is essential for this position.

WORK SCHEDULE
Evening and Weekend Hours required.
Flexibility Required.
Maintain regular office hours, in addition to hours required for direct ministry. Work hours to be communicated to supervisor and office staff.
Full-time position, approximately 40 hours per week.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Theology or Religious Education or an equivalent field.
Two years of ministry experience as a volunteer or in a professional capacity.
Must be able to use social media effectively.
Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church who has the ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic faith.
Ability to design and implement a variety of activities for youth of middle school and high school age and young adults.
Pursues this ministry with energy, drive and a need to produce results. Must be flexible, self-confident, assertive and persuasive.
Proven administrative skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office and skills in the areas of time management and project management, scheduling events and a high attention to detail in planning.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution and collaborative ministry. An ability to establish rapport, putting people at ease; show genuine interest in others' needs and feelings at appropriate times.
Must be able to effectively communicate with and relate to parish youth, young adults, and parents in both oral and written formats. Effective listening skills, ability to understand and respect others, influence and persuade others, and give/receive constructive feedback.
Thoughtful insight into the psyche of middle school youth, high school youth, and young adults; as well as the desire to be knowledgeable about what is current in trends, issues, and culture surrounding youth, teens and young adults today without sacrificing or watering down the message of Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith.
Willingness to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with staff members and volunteers.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Must display effective follow-through, time management, and organization.
Must maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials.
Must maintain professional behavior, hygiene and appearance.
Must successfully pass the required background check and all requirements of the Diocesan Program for Child and Youth Protection prior to employment and maintain a satisfactory background check throughout employment.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license as a condition of continued employment.

About the Employer

Aware of God's constant presence,
and nourished by prayer, the Sacraments, the Word of God,
and the teachings of the Catholic Church,
Saint Rose parish is a community of disciples
reaching out in service to all.