Youth Minister

Youth Minister Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle - 5.0 Saint Petersburg, FL Job Details Full-time From $35,000 a year 2 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health savings account Health insurance 401(k) Paid time off Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Microsoft Word Record keeping Christian counseling Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Interpersonal skills Volunteer management Collaboration Event coordination Writing skills Financial management report preparation Mid-level Working with high schoolers 3 years Financial statement preparation Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree Task prioritization Youth ministry Organizational skills Productivity software Data collection Training & development Volunteer recruitment Grammar Experience Leadership Delegation Communication skills Professionalism Overseeing training Organizational budget management Volunteer engagement program management Educational program management Full Job Description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Responsible for developing a parish-based pastoral ministry with youth. Reaches out to all youth in the community, provides for formal catechesis, invites, and enables youth to serve others. Develops close communication with and mutual support from families of youth and collaborates with other community and parish youth organizations.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

Creates and develops Core Group and provides for its enrichment. Develops leadership skills in youth and young adults. Develops a network for reaching out to youth, particularly to the alienated. Is available for and has set times for listening, counseling and referral. Plans, coordinates, and implements weekend retreats and evenings of prayer reflection. Develops the kind of relationship with parents that are conducive to open communication between parents and youth.

RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF LEADERS

Recruits, trains, assigns, and evaluates the youth leaders. Coordinates participation in diocesan sponsored training programs. Serves as an advisor and support to youth leaders. Monitors the efforts of volunteer leaders and evaluates progress. Makes special efforts to gain the endorsement, support, and involvement of all adults, especially parents and parish organizations. Defines the responsibilities of each adult leader/advisor. Publicizes and offers education programs and support systems for volunteer leaders.

ADMINISTRATION

Initiates ways of gathering data on the needs, interests, attitudes, and beliefs of youth and young adults. Plans, organizes, and implements programs/experiences which provide a holistic approach in meeting and needs/interests of youth and young adults. Submits annual financial report and budget, administers budget throughout the year. Maintains necessary office and program records, including a log of activities and time. Determines effective means for publicizing and promoting programs, experiences. Provides opportunities for youth to hear and respond to the Gospel message. Assists in the preparation of para-liturgical and liturgical celebrations for youth. Submits periodic reports to the pastor detailing programs in youth ministry. Initiates procedures for evaluating all aspects of the parish's ministry to youth. Initiates procedures for evaluating all aspects of the parish's ministry to youth.

COMMUNICATION

Keeps the parish faith community informed of the youth ministry activities and goals. Advises, communicates, and cooperates with other parish and diocesan organizations. Works with youth ministry team on goals and programmatic ideas for meeting needs. Participates in parish governing structures to ensure greater participation of youth in parish life and to facilitate communication and decision-making. Supervises and coordinates scheduling of youth events and activities. Keeps informed through attendance at diocesan, regional and national conferences, regular reading, and membership in youth associations. Is aware of community agencies and resources which interface with youth. Sets annual goals and objectives for each Junior/Senior High program as requested.

PARISH EVENTS

Support and assist with parish wide events as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/ SKILLS

Must be an active member of a Catholic community to express personal knowledge of the Catholic faith and commitment to Catholic ideals. Bachelor's Degree in related field. Familiarity with the USCCB document "Renewing the

Vision:

A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry." Three to five years of Youth Ministry experience in a Catholic parish; proven ability to work in collaboration with others delegating and supervising tasks. Must be proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel Good organizational skills Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Professional temperament and appearance Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Ability to work and relate to a variety of personalities and cultures with diplomacy, friendliness and poise. Able to work in a team-oriented environment, handle multiple assignments consecutively and prioritize workload while meeting deadlines. Successfully pass a level II (FBI) criminal history background check and attend

Safe Environment Training Pay:

From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Employee assistance program Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you a practicing catholic? What Parish do you go to?

Work Location:

In person