Assistant Youth Director

Archdiocese of Omaha; Omaha, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Omaha is seeking an Assistant Youth Director to support the Youth Director in building a vibrant ministry for middle school students at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Omaha, NE. The role emphasizes faith formation, retreats, and community-building initiatives.

You will recruit and mentor adult and youth volunteers, coordinate events, and work closely with families and the Youth Director to evangelize and evangelize with joy and faith-centered leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Commitment to the Catholic faith and youth ministry.
• Passion for guiding middle school students to grow in faith.

Responsibilities

• Support the Youth Director in developing and implementing a comprehensive ministry program for middle school students.
• Provide leadership and oversight for middle school youth nights, retreats, faith formation, service opportunities, and community events.
• Recruit and develop adult and high school student leaders, and help coordinate retreats.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Relational skills

Catholic faith commitment

Youth engagement

Job description

Youth Ministry

Not Sure

Location

Name of Facility: St. Vincent de Paul Church
Address: 14330 Eagle Run Drive
Omaha, Nebraska
68164

Description

Department: Faith Formation
Reports to: Selena Thompson

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Assistant Youth Director will support the Youth Director in developing and implementing a comprehensive ministry program for middle school students. This position provides leadership and oversight for middle school youth nights, retreats, faith formation, service opportunities, and community building events, with a particular focus on creating engaging opportunities for students to encounter Christ and grow in their Catholic faith. The Assistant Youth Director will build intentional relationships with middle school students and their families, recruit and develop adult and high school student leaders, and help coordinate retreats. This role will collaborate closely with the Youth Director, volunteers, and parents to ensure a consistent and effective approach to evangelization.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership, organizational, communication and relational skills; demonstrate a commitment to the Catholic faith; and have a passion for accompanying young people during the important transition from childhood to adolescence. The Assistant Youth Director will work to cultivate a welcoming, joyful, and Christ-centered ministry environment where middle school students feel known, supported, and challenged to live as missionary disciples.