This is a full-time position requiring an enthusiastic leader with a passion for youth ministry. Focus is on enhancing the parish’s youth and young adult ministries with an aim to grow the number of young intentional joyful missionary disciples.
Specific Functions
Evolve a comprehensive plan for how the parish will form youth into intentional disciples while leading the following ministries:
Middle School Youth Ministry (Youth Ministry Coordinator is the program lead)
High School Youth Ministry
Young Adult Ministry
Assist Youth Ministry Coordinator as needed in planning and coordinating religious formation and Confirmation preparation for 7th-8th graders.
Create outreach programs, activities, and events to invite new youth into the life of the parish. This will include OCIA for ages (14-18). Work with Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization to ensure an aligned parish plan.
Implement activities and events that encourage participation by the youth as well as their families.
Recruit and train other adults to serve in roles such as catechist or small group leader.
Assist teens in discernment of their gifts, talents, charisms, and vocations.
Engage with parish ministry leaders to integrate young adults (ages 18-35) into the life of the parish.
Work with parish athletic director on plans to grow the parish’s CYO athletic program.
Collaborate with Directors of Youth and Young Adult ministry in nearby parishes to share best practices and coordinate certain events.
Qualifications
Minimum of one to three years’ experience leading Catholic faith-based programs for high school students. Experience in developing programs for youth ministry is preferred.
Experience with Life Teen Curriculum for middle school or high school is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in theology, education, social work, psychology, or related youth-serving field is preferred. Candidates without theology training must be able to pursue a Theology Certificate through Scared Heart Major Seminary.
Ability/willingness to develop a vision and create initiatives designed to meet the needs of the youth culture.
Position Details
Full-Time position with benefits
Reports directly to the pastor
Position has two direct reports – Youth Ministry Coordinator (Staff) and Athletic Director (Contractor)
Contact Information:
Jeff Wagoner
Business Manager
St. John Neumann Parish
44800 Warren Rd
Canton Michigan 48187
email: jwagoner@sjncanton.org
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
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