Youth Minister

Youth Minister - St. Thomas Episcopal ChurchHelp the Next Generation Discover Faith, Community, and Purpose St. Thomas Episcopal Church is looking for a Part-Time Youth Minister to lead and inspire, while partnering with families and volunteers, to create a welcoming, inclusive, and engaging ministry. This is an opportunity to shape lives through mentorship, worship, service, retreats, and fun. If you're energized by working with young people, believe every young person has inherent worth, and want to make a lasting impact, we'd love to meet you.

Compensation:

$28,000-$32,000/a year (commensurate with experience) What You'll Do Build Community Plan and lead at least one youth event each month, both on and off campus. Develop authentic relationships with youth and their families. Be a consistent, welcoming presence in the life of the church. Inspire Faith Lead monthly Christian formation experiences rooted in scripture and the Episcopal tradition, while encouraging honest questions and conversation. Support confirmation preparation alongside clergy, youth, and families. Collaborate with the children's ministry team on curriculum and lesson planning. Create Meaningful Worship Be a visible and welcoming presence for families most Sundays during the 10:30 a.m. service. Encourage youth participation in worship and partner with clergy and musicians to design an annual youth-led service. Help create an annual children's service and offer children's sermons several times each year. Plan Meaningful Experiences Organize service opportunities that make a positive impact within our church and the wider community Coordinate seasonal events during Advent, Lent, Easter, and the beginning of the program year. Lead an annual youth retreat at Shrine Mont and help facilitate youth programming during the parish retreat. Keep Things Running Smoothly Maintain the annual calendar for youth and children's events and communicate regularly about upcoming events Partner with the Nursery Coordinator to ensure Sunday coverage. Support scholarships for camps and continuing education. Connect with other regional youth ministry leaders for collaboration and shared learning. What We're Looking For You don't need to have every qualification to be successful in this role. If you're excited about mentoring young people and growing in ministry, we encourage you to apply.

Ideal candidates will have:

Experience teaching, mentoring, coaching, or leading programs for children or teenagers. A vibrant Christian faith and a willingness to share their own faith journey authentically. A commitment to the Episcopal Church or an openness to learning its traditions and practices. A deep respect for the dignity of every person and a passion for creating welcoming spaces for all. Interest in justice, compassion, and serving the community. Strong organizational and communication skills. Why This Role Matters The relationships you build today can shape a young person's faith and future for years to come. This is more than event planning or classroom teaching—it's an opportunity to walk alongside youth during some of the most important moments of their lives and help them discover who God is calling them to become.

Pay:

$28,000.00 - $32,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person