Director of Youth Ministry, St. Ann Catholic Church

Personal Qualifications:

● Practicing Catholic with knowledge of Church teaching and customs

● Committed to Prayer and the Sacraments

● Committed to furthering the mission of the Church and spread of the Gospel

Professional Qualifications:

● Bachelor's Degree preferred in Theology, Catechetics or related subjects.

o May be substituted with suitable experience working in youth ministry

● Must be able to articulately express Church teachings on variety of topics fitting to youth formation and relevant to their needs and concerns

● Has experience working with High School and/or Middle School aged youth

● Self-starter and able to take initiative, especially when problem-solving, as well as managing a shifting schedule of work hours depending on weekly events' schedule

● Capable of forming and managing a core team of individuals to be mentors and examples of faith for teens.

● Competency with modern forms of communication and social media (including Google suite, Flocknote, Instagram, Facebook, Canva, Dropbox, Linktree) preferred

● Skilled planner capable of clear and timely communication to ensure maximal success and attendance at events

General Job Duties:

● Adjust office schedule according to ministry demands while maintaining a full-time status.

● Report directly to the Faith Formation Director for duties and direction.

● Plan and coordinate execution of all events for Middle School "Edge" (6th-8th) and High School "Lifeteen" (9th-12th) Youth Groups, and other parish and community youth

events.

● Work with the Faith Formation team to find or create content for sessions in accordance with Diocesan policy.

● Plan and Coordinate youth summer camp trips, retreats, missions, and service activities throughout the year: especially Hidden Lake and Covecrest Camp Fundraising,

Reservations, and Execution

● Form a core team of adults who will assist in facilitation of youth ministry and be models of faith for youth

● As part of the Faith Formation team, assist in other areas related to faith formation in the parish. I.E. teaching and coordinating the Confirmation program.

● Help prepare and develop a department budget with the Faith Formation team and stay within budget guidelines.

● Ensure the welfare and safety of youth when away from the parish.

● Ensure fingerprinting, background checks and Safe Environment workshops are completed by all volunteers working with children and youth according to the Bishop's

Charter for the Protection of Young People.

● Other duties as assigned by the Faith Formation Director and/or Pastor.

Those interested in applying or learning more, please email Hunter Ernde, Director of Faith Formation and Evangelization: [email protected]. Please submit resume and cover letter to [email protected] and cc: [email protected]. Apply by Feb. 1, 2024