Youth Director

Job Description

Position Summary: The Youth Director is tasked with directing the catechetical/faith formation of young people from 6th grade to Confirmation age, as well as the formation of catechists, parents, and volunteers. Will collaborate with the Pastor to help spark initiative in parishioners, adults, and youth, supporting them in leadership roles in an expanding series of youth evangelization opportunities, to create a vibrant parish youth ministry.

Key responsibilities: (day-to-day job functions)
• Oversee all middle and high school sacramental preparation.
• Recruit, train, and support an adequate pool of volunteers for middle and high school formation.
• Organize regular social/seasonal/special events with youth.
• Communicate with parents and staff on a regular basis.
• Coordinate service opportunities for confirmation candidates.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
• Minimum level of Education: Bachelor's degree. Studies need to include formal Catholic catechetical/theological education for at least one year.
• Minimum years of work experience: 4 years
o Area(s) of related work experience: Catholic Faith Formation and parish environment.
o Must have experience and basic understanding of the various youth evangelization programs available to Catholic parishes, both adult and peer-led.
• Additional qualifications/requirements:
o Active member, in good standing, of the Roman Catholic Church.
o Knowledge of Christian apologetics tailored to young people.
o Ability to communicate effectively with students, parents, and catechists.

• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training within 30 days of hire.

Apply by submitting your cover letter and resume to: Joyce Gaston, Office Manager: jgaston@scswf.org

About the Employer

"If you are what you should be you will set the world ablaze!" With these words from our patroness, I want to welcome you to St Catherine of Siena Parish. St Catherine challenges us, but she also speaks of the great promise Christ gives to all who come to know and serve Him in this holy place. Becoming what we should be speaks of our hunger for the fruits of the sacraments and for transforming prayer, especially in the Mass.

St. Catherine of Siena Parish is a young and growing parish with a strong base of ministries, but with so much to learn and so much more service to bring to our parish life. When you come to our parish family, come to be filled with hope, embrace that process of becoming what Catherine speaks of, and receive the gift of a more fulfilling life.