Director of Youth Ministry

Job Description

Saint Mary's Catholic Church, in Richmond, VA, is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministry (Youth Minister), serving a parish of 2800 households, with approximately 75 confirmands each year.

The Director will develop and implement a comprehensive ministry program for the youth (grades 7-12) of the parish church and school community. This includes faith formation, evangelization, sacrament preparation, justice and service, and community building activities. The Director will plan and implement a curriculum in consultation with the pastor. They will lead the Confirmation preparation process. The youth minister will be responsible to recruit, train and supervise program volunteers. They will also create and facilitate leadership opportunities for parish teens post-Confirmation on the parish Youth Leadership Team and other discipleship opportunities. The Director will promote and organize all parish participation in Diocesan youth events and participate with the staff in parish and school activities, as needed.

A master's degree is required, preferably in Theology, Ministry, Religious Education, or a related field with three to five years of experience in Youth Ministry, paid or volunteer, is also required. A candidate with a bachelor's degree and exemplary experience may be considered. The applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, adhere to Catholic teaching, and demonstrate a commitment to the Church.

This position is full-time and exempt from the overtime/timekeeping provisions of the FLSA and will include weekend hours. Pay is commensurate with experience and in keeping with classifications and guidance from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond.

For a complete job description and application information, please see St. Mary's website, www.stmarysrichmond.org/jobs.

About the Employer

The Mission of Saint Mary's Catholic Church is to facilitate the growth of our Catholic faith to ensure we are able to Rejoice, Proclaim, and Serve. We Rejoice in the celebration of the Eucharist, we Proclaim the Word of God, and we Serve our neighbors in need (wherever they may live).