Catholic Youth Ministry Leader

Charleston Diocese; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Charleston Diocese is seeking a part-time Youth Minister to lead a comprehensive ministry for middle and high school students at Blessed Sacrament. The role focuses on spiritual growth, formation, service, and leadership development within a faith-filled parish community.

The ideal candidate will organize catechetical and spiritual experiences, recruit volunteers, manage budgets, and collaborate with clergy and school staff. Evening and weekend work is required.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of Catholic doctrine, traditions, and teachings.
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of the Catholic Church.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as ministry activities require.
• Successful completion of all diocesan background screening and Safe Environment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and lead youth ministry programs for middle school and high school students.
• Foster a welcoming environment that helps youth deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church.
• Develop catechetical, spiritual, and discipleship opportunities aligned with Catholic teaching.
• Coordinate retreats, prayer experiences, Bible studies, and sacramental preparation programs.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteer adult leaders and mentors.
• Develop annual ministry goals, calendars, budgets, and program evaluations.
• Coordinate youth participation in diocesan events, conferences, mission trips, retreats, and service projects.
• Maintain ministry records, registration forms, attendance, and required reports.
• Ensure compliance with Safe Environment requirements.
• Engage in parish staff meetings and planning activities.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Theology/Religious Studies/Youth Ministry or related field

Job description

Charleston Diocese is seeking a part-time Youth Minister to lead a comprehensive ministry for middle and high school students at Blessed Sacrament. The role focuses on spiritual growth, formation, service, and leadership development within a faith-filled parish community.

The ideal candidate will organize catechetical and spiritual experiences, recruit volunteers, manage budgets, and collaborate with clergy and school staff. Evening and weekend work is required.