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Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Youth Minister

Job Description

Title:

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

Reports to:

Pastor

Based at:

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Morrisville, Pennsylvania

Job Summary:

Saint John the Evangelist Church in Morrisville, Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time youth minister for grades 6th-12th. The youth minister will be in communication with and report to the Pastor. The candidate should possess a strong personal relationship with Christ and a love for the Catholic Church and must be a practicing and active Catholic. They should have Passion for evangelizing middle and high school-aged students. Prospective candidates will provide catechesis, invite youth and coordinate youth's participation in various spiritual, social and service activities. Familiarity and past experience with youth programs is a plus. Must be 21 years of age. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter along with two letters of reference directly to the pastor @ fatherwill@stjohnpa.org.

Skills and Qualities Desired:

• A sense of call and passion for youth ministry that is grounded in an understanding of the Catholic faith and personal integrity
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, with both teens and adults
• People-oriented and service-minded
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Organized, thorough, and accurate
• Solid work ethic; Reliable and able to meet deadlines
• Able to juggle priorities and track multiple projects; Able to recruit, delegate and supervise volunteers
• Self-starter/personal initiative in dealing with projects
• Team player and comfortable with team dynamics
• Displays a personal aptitude for spiritual, emotional, social, and physical wellness

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and oversee youth ministry for teens in 9th - 12th grade
• Provide leadership and vision for the youth to grow as Catholic Christians
• Plan, direct, and oversee middle school ministry for teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade
• Be in regular communication with youth and their families through various social media means (emails, text blasts, electronic newsletters, etc.)
• Ensure that parish and Diocesan guidelines for Youth Ministry program are strictly followed, particularly in regards to Safe Environment policies.
• Maintain communication with youth about parish events through bulletin announcements, event flyers, and any other forms of social media.
• To prepare and submit to the pastor a budget and/or expense reports.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's Degree desired, but not required; Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Pastoral Ministry or related field preferred

Experience: Parish - based Youth Ministry experience is desired, in particular; experience with various youth ministry models and programs.

Hours:

This is a ministry position with teenagers. Hours require personal flexibility. Twenty hours per week will be average.