Greater Lafayette Youth Minister

Job Description

Greater Lafayette Youth Minister

Summary: Establishes and coordinates a comprehensive Middle and High School Youth Ministry program at designated parishes within Greater Lafayette that supports all areas of spiritual development. Leads by relationship building, presence, hands on managerial, and communicating with pastors at designated parishes.

1. Strategic planning of events across the Greater Lafayette area to maximize youth participation.
2. Recruits, train, and build Youth Ministry Core Teams.
3. Coordinates and plans local youth participation in diocesan, state, and national events, retreats (Destination Jesus, Service Projects, NCYC)
4. Supports the logistics of the large city-wide events including site selection, volunteers, programming and content, clergy involvement, monitors parish calendars for scheduling conflicts and communications.
5. Partners with parents and families to support youth discipleship, communicate ministry goals and expectations to help strengthen faith formation in the home and to reach our youth.

Education/Experience:
• 3-5 years of experience with youth programs, training, instruction, teaching, or related areas.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Practicing Catholic who respects and upholds Catholic Church teaching.
• Well-acquainted with Church documents, Scripture, and resources.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and volunteers.
• Able to honor and maintain confidentiality.
• Able to pass and maintain diocesan child safety protocols.
If you're ready to be part of a supportive community and make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

About the Employer

We are a catholic diocese in Indiana located in 24 counties with 62 parishes and 18 schools.