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Youth Minister

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Archdiocese of St. Louis

Des Peres, MO (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 2 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/30/2026

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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 St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church is seeking a faith-filled, energetic, and relational leader to serve as our Coordinator of Youth Ministry. This position focuses on accompanying and evangelizing high school students, helping them grow into lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ within the Catholic Church. This role will lead and grow the parish high school youth ministry program while also assisting in Confirmation preparation for parish youth. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sharing the Catholic faith, building authentic relationships, and creating opportunities for teens to encounter Christ through prayer, community, service, formation, and the sacramental life of the Church. St. Clement of Rome is open to filling this role as either a full-time or part-time position, depending on the gifts, experience, and availability of the candidate. Job Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the parish high school youth ministry program Plan and facilitate weekly youth ministry gatherings and events Foster authentic relationships with teens and families through consistent presence and engagement Create opportunities for prayer, discipleship, retreats, service, fellowship, and faith formation Recruit, train, support, and collaborate with volunteers and core team members Encourage teens toward a deeper sacramental life and active participation in the Church Coordinate retreats, conferences, social outings, and service opportunities, including participation in the Steubenville STL Mid-America Conference, Luke 18 retreat, and other regional events Assist with Confirmation preparation for parish youth Build relationships with 8th grade students transitioning into high school youth ministry Maintain a visible and active presence within parish life, including school events, youth activities, parish functions, and PSR engagement Communicate regularly with youth and families through email, social media, and parish communication platforms Maintain strong collaboration with parish staff and the Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Youth Ministry Ensure all activities comply with Archdiocesan safe environment and youth protection policies Job Qualifications Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church Strong knowledge of and fidelity to Catholic teachings and traditions Demonstrated passion for evangelization and youth ministry Experience in youth ministry, education, ministry leadership, or a related field preferred Ability to build strong, authentic relationships with teens, parents, and volunteers Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively Comfortable using technology, social media, and communication tools to engage youth and families Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple ministry activities and events Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required Must complete all Archdiocesan requirements, including background check and safe environment training Desired Qualities Joyful, approachable, and engaging Relational and authentic in ministry style Initiative-driven, creative, and energetic Collaborative, flexible, and open to growth 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. Pre-Employment Screening All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.