Coordinator/Facilitator, Youth / Young Adult Ministry at St. Thomas Aquinas Roman Catholic Parish Avondale – Avondale, Arizona

Job Description

Job Title: Full-Time Youth Minister

Supervisor: Director of Faith Formation

Salary Structure: Full-Time Salaried, Exempt

Diocesan Paygrade: 3-B, Coordinator/Facilitator of Youth/Young Adult

Job Summary

This position leads parish youth ministry endeavors, providing Christ-centered, enthusiastic leadership to recruit, support, and maintain youth participation. The Youth Minister collaborates with the Director of Faith Formation to provide leadership in recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers.

Requisite Qualifications

? A Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church in faith and personal conduct. Personal life must reflect a highly ethical standard, including but not limited to social media sites, informal gatherings outside of church, and interpersonal relationships

? Love the Lord and teenagers

? Qualified for Safe Environment Practices in the Diocese of Phoenix, or have the ability to be qualified as such

Essential Job Functions

? Plan and execute weekly high-school youth ministry events

? Plan and execute weekly middle-school youth ministry events

? Plan and execute a Sacrament Prep event every six weeks during the school year, preparing all teens for the Sacraments

? Plan and execute three retreats each year (two high-school and one middle-school)

? Organize and attend summer events for the youth

? Recruit, train, and support teams of volunteer CORE Members in the mission of serving youth

? Be involved with teen leadership endeavors

? Organize volunteers for a teen-led, parish Mass, held monthly

? Communicate clearly and effectively with parents, staff, and parishioners

? Maintain records for Parish, Diocesan, and Sacramental needs

? Promote and participate in Safe Environment Training (SET), meeting all Diocesan standards

? Work within the designated church budget and monitor expenses

? Be able to give an accounting of hours worked per pay period if requested

? Meet with the Faith Formation Team weekly

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

? Have an appreciation and passion for the Catholic faith and its Mission in the parish and in the world.

? Be a grounded Christ-follower with a deep personal relationship with Jesus Christ & His Church

? Have a passion and vision for youth and their families to grow in faith together

? Understand that youth ministry hours vary and do include nights and weekends

? Strong interpersonal skills with youth and adults; exceptional listener and communicator

? A self-starter who can manage the creation, planning, and implementation of events

? A team player who is supportive of all ministries of the church

? Be proficient in GSuite and Microsoft Office

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Desired

? Bilingual in Spanish

? Musical ability