Youth Minister

Job Description

Saint Bede Catholic Church
Job Description- Coordinator of Youth Ministry

FLSA: exempt
Job Status- Full Time (35 hours per week)
Direct Report: Director of Evangelization

Purpose:
Our two youth ministers work as a team to continue to grow and develop our youth by leading them closer to Christ. These ministers creatively and energetically help form intentional Disciples of Christ within our parish. They work with high school and middle school youth. Through relational ministry, the youth ministers serve and advocate for the youth within our parish: helping middle-school youth learn to share their faith, welcoming 9th graders into our high school program, preparing 10th graders for the Sacrament of Confirmation, forming a core team of teens to work with middle and high school youth, ministering to the upper classmen, and ministering to our teens in the Hispanic Community. The youth ministry staff also actively recruit and train adults to assist in this ministry. The youth ministry position also works collaboratively with the catechetical staff to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated effort for catechesis across all ages. The position is full-time, salaried with benefits.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Collaborate together to coordinate the Life Teen Program for high school (Grades 9-12) and Edge Program for Middle School (Grades 6-8).
• Plan and coordinate the Confirmation program, following all Diocese guidelines.
• Develop and implement formation opportunities for youth post-Confirmation.
• Plan and coordinate activities to support growth in Word, Worship, Service and Community to include retreats, conferences, service trips and social activities.
• Coordinate with our Hispanic Ministry Coordinator to help integrate the Hispanic teens into the youth program and be sensitive to the needs of our Hispanic teens and minister to them and their families.
• Recruit and train Adult CORE team members.
• Empower the Adult CORE to take ownership of various elements in a vibrant youth ministry setting.
• Assist, equip, and support parents in their role as the first catechists of their children.

Education: Bachelors' degree in Theology, Religious Ed, Catholic Studies, or related field is preferred; previous youth ministry experience will be considered

Experience: some parish work preferred with an understanding of a comprehensive catechetical program

Parish Size: large

Qualifications:
1. Ability to coordinate efforts between high school ministry and middle-school ministry with another youth minister
2. Ability to work independently
3. Ability to work as a team with another youth minister and with adult volunteers
4. The ability to collaborate in a team environment with the parish staff and, in particular, the catechetical staff
5. Ability to understand curriculum and working in small faith sharing groups
6. Demonstrated dependability, punctuality and reliability
7. Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills (including planning ahead and being prepared)
8. Strong communication skills and proficiency with technology are essential, as well as the ability to coordinate and empower adults and teen volunteers
9. Bilingual is preferred but not required

About the Employer

Saint Bede Catholic Church, in Williamsburg, Virginia, is a large, vibrant and active parish in the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia. As a Catholic Christian Community, we seek to bring Christ to the world with beautiful, prayerful liturgies, faith formation opportunities for all ages and loving service toward those in need.