(03/15/2023)
St. Ignatius Parish
Tarpon Springs
St. Ignatius is currently accepting applications for a Director of Youth Ministry. This position is responsible for helping teams encounter the love, mercy and person of Christ, build a vibrant youth ministry community and create transformative experiences for the youth.
This is a full-time salaried position with benefits, including pension.
Responsibilities:
- Build, form, and actively engage in relational ministry opportunities with students and parents.
- Lead and Plan Weekly High School Life Nights.
- Plan and engage in service opportunities.
- Annual large group retreat/camp experiences such as Life Teen/EDGE Summer Camps.
- Creation of promotional material and media for Youth Ministry events, utilizing Constant Contact eBlasts, bulletin items, and all social media outlets.
- Understand and implement the policies, procedures, and guidelines of the Diocese of St. Petersburg Office of Youth Ministry, especially those concerning the protection of the youth.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the basic tenets of the Catholic Church and passion for its mission to bring Christ to the world
- Proven leadership
- Experience in youth ministry in a Catholic parish
- A strong understanding and ability to articulate the Catholic faith to teens
- Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and Office 365
- A bachelor’s degree in theology, religious education, or similar field a plus
- Youth Ministry Certification a plus
Candidate must successfully pass a Level II FBI criminal history background screening and complete Safe Environment Training prior to employment.
Interested candidates, please send resume to: Stephen Perenich at sperenich@ignatius.net