Coordinator of Youth Ministry (Full Time)

Diocese of Nashville; Cleveland (TN); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 56 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church in Cleveland, TN, seeks a dynamic full-time youth ministry coordinator to lead middle and high school programs, evenings, and occasional weekends, fostering a missionary, disciple culture through prayer, sacraments, and Scripture.

The ideal candidate is bilingual (English/Spanish), will partner with the Parish DRE, design weekly youth nights and retreats, support liturgical participation, and actively engage families in faith formation.

Qualificações

• Practicing Catholic in good standing and faith-driven.
• Bachelor's degree in theology, religious studies, or youth ministry or equivalent parish experience.
• Two+ years of youth ministry or adolescent work in a parish setting.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.
• Ability to develop and manage volunteers and programs.

Responsabilidades

• Design and run weekly youth nights, retreats, and formation for grades 6–12.
• Collaborate with the Parish DRE to align with catechetical vision.
• Recruit, screen, and mentor adult volunteers for the Core Team.
• Provide bilingual outreach materials and family faith resources.

Conhecimentos

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Volunteer leadership

Formação académica

Bachelor's Degree in Theology/Religious Studies/Youth Ministry

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Full Time (Includes evenings and some weekends)

Age groups: Middle School (Grades 6th-8th) and High School (Grades 9th-12th)

Report to: Pastor

Collaborates Closely With: Parish Director of Religious Education (DRE)

St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church seeks a dynamic, faith filled, and organized full time coordinator of youth ministry. The ideal candidate will help our current ministry thrive, fostering a vibrant missionary, disciple culture for middle and high school youth. Nourishing a deepening of their faith through prayer, sacraments, and scripture. Given our diverse parish community, bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) is highly preferred to effectively engage families.

Program Development & Spiritual Leadership

• Design and execute: Create weekly engaging youth group nights, retreats, spiritual formation for grades 6-12, and annual parish wide events.
• Community Outreach: collaborate ministry opportunities with local community.
• Sacrament Support: Collaborating with Parish DRE
• Liturgical Support: Encouraging youth participation in parish life including youth choir, lectoring, and altar serving.
• Diverse Outreach: Tailor ministry to be welcoming to our multi-cultural youth.

Collaboration & Administration

• DRE Partnership: Meeting weekly with the DRE to align youth ministry with the overall Catechetical vision.
• Calendar Sync: Coordinating schedules through our parish office not to conflict with but assist in parish wide events.
• Diocesan Alignment: Attend Diocese of Knoxville youth meetings, training sessions, and conferences.
• Budgeting: Manage youth ministry budget, fundraising efforts, fee collections for trips or retreats.

Volunteer & Leadership Cultivation

• Core Team: Recruit, screen, train, and mentor adult volunteers (Core Team) from both cultural communities.
• Compliance: Ensure all volunteers complete the Diocese of Knoxville Safe Environment Training Requirements.
• Youth Leadership: Develop peer-led youth leadership to empower high school students.

Communication & Family Outreach

• Bilingual Communication: Provide all promotional materials, social media updates, and parent letters in both English and Spanish.
• Parent Partnership: Host parent meetings and provide resources to help parents form faith at home.
• Digital Presence: Maintain safe, professional, and compliant digital communication channels with youth and parents.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Faith Practice: Practicing Catholic in good standing. Demonstrating a deep love for Chirist and the Church.
• Education: Bachelors Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Youth Ministry, or a related field (or equivalent parish experience).
• Language: Bilingual proficiency highly preferred
• Experience: 2+ years of experience leading youth ministry or working with adolescents in a parish setting.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills.
• Compliance: Must pass a criminal background check and complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training before hiring.