Associate Director of Youth Evangelization

Job Description

This position provides leadership, vision, and coordination for the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization's portfolio of youth evangelization initiatives while collaborating with the entire OACE staff to support the shared mission of the office. It plays a key role in advancing the Church's mission of evangelization by helping parish youth ministers lead youth to encounter Jesus Christ, deepen their
relationship with Him, and live as active disciples within their parishes, schools, and communities.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
• Master's degree in Theology, Catechetics, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Education, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Catholic youth ministry or a related ministerial role.
• Experience planning and leading retreats, conferences, leadership programs, or other youth evangelization initiatives.
• Full understanding of Catholic theology, evangelization, adolescent faith formation, and youth ministry.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing who supports the teachings and mission of the Catholic Church.
• Fluency in English, both oral and written; Spanish fluency a plus.

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and salary range requirements* to resume@archgh.org.
Place OACE - Associate Director of Youth Evangelization on the subject line.

*Applicants who do not include an anticipated salary range may not receive further review.

About the Employer

The Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization (OACE) serves parishes across the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in their mission to accompany young people as disciples of Jesus Christ.