Full-Time Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Job Description

Full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church
11011 Hall Road, Houston, TX 77089

St. Luke the Evangelist is looking for a full-time Coordinator of Youth Ministry with a passion for discipling young people with the gospel. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic person who can relate well with youth, parents, and adult volunteers. This position is benefit eligible with pension and paid health insurance for employees. Salary commensurate with experience.

Under the direction of the Youth Faith Formation Director, the successful candidate would:
• Coordinate the High School Faith Formation Program, Life Teen.
• Facilitate the Life Teen Core Team meetings and delegate responsibilities as needed to core team members.
• Assist with intermediate and high school catechists recruiting and training.
• Assist with Youth Confirmation, including the development of the annual Youth Confirmation summer retreat.
• Coordinate and/or facilitate the various youth programs that are established.
• Coordinate Youth Ministry fund raising events (bake sales, car washes etc.)
• Coordinate and/or facilitate Youth Ministry events and retreats (Passion Mime, Summer Pray and Play, Brave the Wilderness, AYC).
• Develop relationships with catechists, youth and families.
• Communicate important events or Life Night content overview through the Life Teen Newsletter, St. Luke Youth Instagram, Remind and parish communication platforms.
• Prepare and update weekly bulletin page.

Requirements:
• Must be an active Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious education or related fields preferred. Consideration will be given to a non-degreed candidate with significant experience in the field.
• Experience in religious education, parish ministry and/or parish leadership/management.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is strongly preferred; fluency in English is required.
• Must possess organizational and administrative skills, be creative, work well with a wide variety of people, and be committed to building community through teamwork with Parish Staff, youth, parents and volunteers.
• Requires working evening and weekend hours.
• Physical requirements: must be able to lift boxes and materials of 10 lbs or more and be able to stand for long periods of time.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume with salary requirements and references to our Business Manager, Donna Viramontes, via email at businessmanager@stlukescatholic.com

No phone calls accepted!

About the Employer

Mission Statement:
We at St. Luke proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ in our community through the celebration of the sacraments where all are welcome.

Vision Statement:
To be all things in Christ.