Youth Minister (High School & Middle School)- Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

Description

Blessed Sacrament Part-time Youth Ministry

FLSA & Position Type : Non-exempt (Hourly) / Part Time

Reports to : Pastor and Pastoral Associate

Work Hours : 20-25 Hours per Week

Summary : The youth minister is responsible for coordinating and implementing the parish youth program for the Middle and High students.

The Youth Minister's goals are to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today, to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community, and

to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Youth Ministries will handle most of the development, organization, and day-to-day office

management of the youth program.

Review the vision and programming opportunities regularly to address the changing needs of

youth and their families through the parish mission and vision.

• Develop relationships with high school and middle school students and their parents.
• Recruit volunteers to help oversee the Youth Ministry program
• Recruit and train chaperones for teens to attend Archdiocesan events throughout the year.
• Be available to minister to youth and parents by listening, advising, and referral.
• Help to encourage and integrate youth into the parish life
• Gather teen volunteers to help with Parish Activities and assist other ministries within the

Parish as needed.

Attend monthly staff meetings to maintain effective communication and relationships with all

staff members.

Meet with pastoral Associate and Faith Formation Director regularly to help foster

cohesiveness among all Faith Formation levels.

• Be relational with all parishioners
• Attend local, diocesan, and national training, workshops, and conferences.
• Maintains continuous education and training in the faith.
• Adheres to the Archdiocese Code of Conduct and safe environment mandates.
• Other duties as assigned by the Pastor or Pastoral associate.

Requirements

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in diocesan or parish / school ministry to youth
• Leadership experience includes ministry in multicultural settings
• Practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church
• Strong interpersonal and communication ability, particularly speaking and presentation skills
• Ability to relate to and cooperatively work with others and a team model
• Demonstrated project management and time management skills
• Ability to work Sundays, some evenings, some Saturdays, and holidays when necessary

This position will involve some traveling and overnight stays

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Operating knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
• Operating knowledge of social media
• High school degree or equivalent GED

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this position, employees may frequently lift 10- 25 pounds.

This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, or working conditions associated with the job.

While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise as needed.

The Archdiocese of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity Employer.