Youth Minister

Job Description

Saint Mark the Evangelist is looking for an individual to serve as Youth Minister. The youth minister will support the vision of Lifelong Formation at Saint Mark through planning and leading programming for middle school youth group (6th-8th grade) and high school youth group (9th-12th grade). The youth minister will work closely with the Director of Lifelong Formation and other parish staff to help form young people into disciples of Jesus Christ.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. The youth minister will report to and collaborate with the Director of Lifelong Formation to establish and pursue a mission of evangelization, service, and discipleship for the youth of the parish.
2. Responsible for implementing a culture that is welcoming to all youth, fosters meaningful relationships among peers, and encourages youth to grow in their faith.
3. Oversee various youth programming as assigned by the Director of Lifelong Formation.
4. Attend the regularly scheduled youth events on Sunday nights and Wednesday Night Lives.
5. Establish a rapport with parents, volunteers, and parish staff that communicates the joy of the Gospel.
6. Recruit volunteers to assist in the mission of Youth Formation at Saint Mark.
7. Communicate important information to parents in a timely, professional manner (event dates, retreat information, registration information, etc.).
8. Visibility and involvement in the life of the parish and families of the youth.
9. Attend any staff meetings and workshops.
10. Communicate the needs of the youth and their families to the Pastor, Parish Council, Director of Lifelong Formation, and Director of Operations.
11. Collaborate with other members of the pastoral staff to determine the direction and vision of youth formation.
12. Other Duties as Assigned

- Must possess a servant-leadership mindset.
- Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that will include weekends and evenings. Also occasionally includes overnight, off-campus retreats, conferences, etc.
- Must maintain a positive, self-starting, solution centered, and friendly attitude.
- Must have proficiency in problem solving, collaboration, organization, time management, and effective communication.
- Must be able to listen well and take direction.
- Must be able to easily interact and relate with a wide range of ages and personalities.
- Must have the ability and experience to design and implement a variety of children and youth-oriented faith building, catechetical, social, service, and worship opportunities.

About the Employer

The mission of Saint Mark the Evangelist Catholic Parish (as part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama) is to respond to God's call to proclaim Jesus Christ as the Eternal Son of the living God. We are witnesses to the Gospel as we announce the death of the Lord, proclaim His resurrection, and await His coming in glory. At the heart of our Christian Community is celebration: of the Word, of the Eucharist, of the Sacraments. We journey with the Holy Spirit as our guide, with Mary, the Mother of God as our model, and in communion with the Holy Father, the Bishop of Rome.