Director Youth-Young Adult Ministry

Job Description

St Joseph Catholic Church, Stuart, Florida, seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, and visionary Director of Youth/Young Adult Ministry. The Director will have a passion to work with Middle School, High School, and Young Adults, helping them develop their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Ideally, the individual will have a strong faith commitment, be in good standing with the Church, have a degree in Theology and Certification in Youth Ministry with a minimum of three years' experience in a similar position. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.

Essential Qualifications:
• Demonstrated capacity to develop and lead a comprehensive youth ministry program rooted firmly in Catholic doctrine and parish life, considering the lived realities, struggles, and specific needs of the youth population he or she is serving.
• Strong knowledge of Catholic teaching, particularly:
o Catholic Moral Theology
o Theology of the Body
o Familiarity with YOUCAT and DOCAT as tools for youth catechesis
• Experience leading prayer experiences, Eucharistic Adoration, retreats, small faith-sharing groups, and service opportunities. THE EDGE and LIFE TEEN.
• A good listener and strong communicator who can relate effectively to adolescents.
• Strong digital awareness, including healthy social media boundaries and education regarding inappropriate on-line behavior. Computer literate.
• Clear commitment to maintaining diocesan safe environment protocols and safeguarding standards.
• Leadership skills to recruit, train, and support peer ministry and adult volunteers.
• Strong commitment to parent engagement through meetings, workshops, and ongoing, consistent communication regarding programming, expectations, and any concerns.
• Willingness to provide practical resources and guidance to families navigating current youth challenges.
• Maturity to earn the trust of young people while maintaining proper authority and professional boundaries.

To apply for this position, please send your application along with three references, one should include your pastor, and address it to Rev. Noel McGrath at noelm@sjcflorida.org.
No Phone Calls Please.

About the Employer

St. Joseph parish is a welcoming Catholic community of faith that embraces its diversity and reaches out to all of God's children. We nourish our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ through the Sacraments, the Word and the Eucharist. We strive to increase our stewardship by sharing our time, talents and treasures.