Senior High Youth Minister

Archdiocese of Detroit; Romeo (MI); On-site; USD 8,817,000 - 15,154,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Clement of Rome Parish in Romeo, Michigan is seeking a faith-filled, energetic Senior High Youth Minister to lead our high school youth ministry program.

This is a part-time contracted position of approximately 5-10 hours per week, ideal for someone who loves the Lord and wants to help young people encounter Christ and grow as His disciples. The role requires planning and leading youth group gatherings, building relational support for teens, coordinating retreats and events, and

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing and committed to Church teachings.
• Experience with teenagers in ministry, education, coaching, or similar.
• Welcoming, reliable, and organized with strong communication skills.
• Available for weekly evening youth nights and occasional weekends.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead regular high school youth group gatherings (grades 9–12) including prayer and catechesis.
• Build authentic relationships with teens and accompany them in faith.
• Coordinate retreats, service opportunities, and diocesan youth events.
• Recruit and support adult volunteers; communicate with parents and parish staff.
• Work with pastor and faith formation staff to connect youth ministry to parish life.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Pastoral care

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Job description

St. Clement of Rome Parish in Romeo, Michigan is seeking a faith-filled, energetic Senior High Youth Minister to lead our high school youth ministry program. This is a part-time contracted position of approximately 5-10 hours per week, ideal for someone who loves the Lord and wants to help young people encounter Christ and grow as His disciples.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead regular youth group gatherings for high school students (grades 9–12), including prayer, catechesis, discussion, service, and fellowship.
• Build authentic, appropriate relationships with teens and accompany them in their faith.
• Coordinate occasional retreats, service opportunities, and special events (e.g., diocesan youth events).
• Recruit and support adult volunteers and communicate with parents and parish staff.
• Work with the pastor and faith formation staff to keep youth ministry connected to the life of the parish.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with a living relationship with Jesus Christ and a love for the Church and her teachings.
• Experience working with teenagers in ministry, education, coaching, or a similar setting preferred.
• Welcoming, reliable, and organized, with strong communication skills.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Available for weekly evening youth nights and occasional weekend events.
• Must pass a background check and complete safe-environment training (Protecting God’s Children) in accordance with Archdiocese of Detroit requirements.

Compensation

This is a paid, contracted part-time position (approximately 5-10 hours per week). Compensation is commensurate with experience.

St. Clement of Rome Catholic Church

343 S. Main Street, Romeo, MI 48065