Life Teen Youth Minister

Full-time with benefits, exempt.

Job Description:

  • Accountable for assisting the director of youth ministry (DYM) in the operating function of the Life Teen Ministry including the planning, implementation and delivery of its programs, events and activities.
  • Report to the DYM.
  • Develop and build effective ministry relationships with the teens, volunteers and parents to ensure successful operation of all programs and related activities and grow participation in this ministry.
  • Participate in activities and meetings, which will require evening and weekend hours.

Work Activities:

  • Champion the relational ministry strategy for high school teens and Core Team.
  • Work with DYM to create content for Life Nights and retreats. This includes series development, talks and overall ideas.
  • Coordinate weekly Bible study environment, always looking for new ways to create the best experience for the teens.
  • Coordinate the logistics for weekly Life Nights, mission and summer trips and retreats.
  • Communicate updates and reminders via weekly newsletter and bulletin.
  • Communicate updates and weekly reminders for Life Teen Core Team.
  • Ensure event preparations/logistics are completed for: advertising/promoting, scheduling space, room setup, name tags, attendance sheets, props/decorations, refreshments cleanup/tear down
  • Maintain Life Teen Ministry website to ensure it is updated with all dates/events, forms and other critical information.
  • Maintain, update and coordinate the online registration system.
  • Honor all requirements of the archdiocese’s safe environment program by cooperating and reporting, if needed, with parents and/or civil authorities any infractions that jeopardize a safe environment for youth (in all situations the pastor, parish administrator and DYM are to be notified immediately in that order). Ensure Core members are up to date on safe environment requirements.
  • Assist with Confirmation programming and retreats.
  • Build relationships with teens and parents.
  • Ensure sensitive issues for the teens are handled with tact, respect, diplomacy and confidentiality.

Candidate must pass a Level II FBI background check and attend Safe Environment Training.

To apply: If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and resume to: Brian Harvey bharvey@st.-raphaels.com