The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The full-time position organizes and coordinates the youth ministry efforts of the pastorate. The primary population of engagement are those of high school age, but opportunities for the involvement and formation of younger populations, especially those enrolled in the full-time school and PSR programs, will be expected as well. Collaboration with the Pastor, Parish Life Coordinator, other parish and school staff, and parishioners will be expected as the Youth Minister plans and coordinates events on all three parish campuses.

Job Responsibilities

Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities Collaborate with the youth, parents, priests, Core Team, and parish staff in assessing existing Youth Ministry programs and direct future programming

Recruit and form a Core Team of volunteers to help lead the Youth Ministry program, modeling Christian friendship and leadership for the teens

Collaborate with the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry to maintain awareness of resources, programs, and guidelines

Coordinate and promote Youth Ministry and events in collaboration with pastorate staff

Maintain an ongoing knowledge of resources in youth ministry and opportunities for professional development

Invite, gather, and lead the youth for regularly planned programs including, but not limited to, weekly Life Nights, annual Luke 18 retreat and Steubenville conference

Develop, promote, and execute an additional, annual retreat opportunity for teens

Plan monthly Encounter evenings of Eucharistic adoration by scheduling musicians and speakers, and directing set up

Coordinate with parents and parish volunteers who support the ministry

Maintain communication with school and PSR staff to assist and plan events for sacramental preparation

Maintain a regular (at least once every other week) presence at Our Lady School

Serve as Parish Coordinator for the annual Totus Tuus summer program including coordinating, promoting, and gathering youth and adult volunteers

Encourage and model weekly Mass attendance and reception of the Sacraments Networking Responsibilities Maintain regular communication with teens, parents, administrators and campus ministers of area high schools

Maintain regular communication with pastorate staff, including those of Our Lady School

Establish and maintain regular and appropriate contact and communication with teens and middle school youth, utilizing various means of communication

Keep the larger pastorate community up to date on Youth Ministry programs and events

Attend other school and extra-curricular activities of pastorate youth when able

Maintain a close relationship with the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry for professional development and ongoing spiritual formation Fiscal Responsibilities Prepare, develop and manage an annual budget

Account for all youth ministry expenses

Apply for appropriate donations and grants in support of the youth ministry program Job Requirements Be an active, practicing, faith-filled Roman Catholic

Possess a solid understanding of the Catholic faith and adhere to all the teachings of the Catholic Church

Be able to teach and articulate the Catholic faith, especially to young people

Have leadership experience with youth

Possess strong organizational skills, including the ability to plan, advertise and execute large events

Possess the skills needed to manage a budget

Possess good communication skills

Possess basic liturgical knowledge, including set up for Mass and Eucharistic adoration

Be available to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis

Maintain compliance with all Archdiocesan child safety protocols

(Preferred): Have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work/volunteer experience

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.