Youth Minister

Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Mary Catholic Church in Goldsboro, NC is seeking a part-time Youth Ministry Coordinator to lead evangelization efforts for middle and high school students.

The role partners with the Diocese of Raleigh Office of Evangelization and Discipleship to implement Bishop Luis' vision for integrated youth ministry and confirmation preparation. The position emphasizes evangelization, relational ministry, and creating opportunities for teens to grow as active disciples, with evening and weekend

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher.
• Previous experience working with youth.
• Effective communicator in person and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with middle and high school students.
• Background check and Safe Environment Training required.

Responsibilities

• Yearly recruitment and training of youth ministry volunteers for various roles.
• Provide sacramental preparation opportunities for middle and high school youth as needed (first reconciliation, first holy communion, confirmation, baptism).
• Year-round discipleship of volunteers including one-on-one mentoring and formation for ministry.
• Provide at least one conversion-based retreat for high-school youth.

Skills

Effective communicator

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree or higher

Job description

St. Mary Catholic Church

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Goldsboro, NC

Posted Date

September 14, 2026

Schedule

Part-Time, 10-15 hours/week; includes some evenings and weekends

Position Summary

St Mary's Church is embarking on a new initiative to renew our ministry to middle and high-school aged youth. Our goal is to collaborate with the Office of Evangelization and Discipleship of the Diocese of Raleigh to implement Bishop Luis' vision of an integrated approach to youth ministry and confirmation preparation. This position requires a candidate with a heart for evangelization of youth, relational ministry and excellent conversion-oriented ministry. We aim to empower our teenagers to live as active disciples of Jesus, build a lasting connection to our small parish community and support their personal and spiritual growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Yearly recruitment and training of youth ministry volunteers for a diversity of roles within the program including hospitality, small group leadership, discipleship opportunities, retreats, etc.
• Within the context of youth ministry, provide opportunities for sacramental preparation of middle and high school aged youth as needed. This can include preparation for first reconciliation, first holy communion, confirmation and baptism.
• Year-round discipleship of volunteers including intentional accompaniment through one-on-one interactions, provision of spiritual enriching opportunities and formation for ministry.
• Provide at least one conversion-based retreat for high-school aged youth.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree or higher.
• Previous experience working with youth.
• Effective communicator both in person and through correspondence.
• Strong interpersonal skills to connect authentically with middle and high school students.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; must complete Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Some formal formation or certification in youth ministry.
• Excellent administrative skills for record-keeping.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish to lead youth group activities, facilitate discussions, and conduct outreach within a diverse parish community.

Supervises: Volunteers in Youth Ministry

Position Start Date: As soon as possible