Youth Minister

Archdiocese of Detroit; Michigan; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit seeks a Youth Minister to lead parish programs for middle school, high school, and young adults. The role blends pastoral care, program leadership, creativity, and strong communication, with emphasis on forming teens in Catholic faith and building community.

The candidate will develop and oversee curricula, recruit volunteers, coordinate liturgical participation, manage budgets, and collaborate with schools.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Church teaching and a commitment to living the faith.
• Experience in youth ministry, catechesis, or related pastoral work.
• Excellent communication, relational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute programs with attention to detail.
• Comfortable with technology, social media, and digital communication tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee youth ministry programs for grades 6–12.
• Recruit adult and teen facilitators for each program.
• Plan and lead weekly gatherings, retreats, service projects, and events; prepare materials and manage setup.
• Build relationships with youths and families; provide pastoral support.
• Coordinate youth participation in liturgical ministries and parish events.
• Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget and calendars.
• Communicate with parents, volunteers, and parish leadership via emails, letters, social media, meetings.
• Maintain safe environment standards and diocesan policies for volunteers.
• Guide transitions from Genesis & Logos to Confirmation prep to Youth ministry involvement.
• Lead sacramental preparation for Confirmation.
• Collaborate with school to bridge parish and school youth.
• Attend AOD workshops to stay up-to-date and improve offerings.

Skills

Youth ministry

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Digital communication

Job description

The Youth Minister leads, coordinates, and grows the parish’s ministry to middle school, high school youth, and young adults fostering an environment where young people encounter Christ, deepen their Catholic faith, and build meaningful relationships within the Church community. This role blends pastoral care, program leadership, creativity, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is faith-filled, organized, and passionate about walking with young people on their spiritual journey.

The Youth Minister leads, coordinates, and grows the parish’s ministry to middle school, high school youth, and young adults fostering an environment where young people encounter Christ, deepen their Catholic faith, and build meaningful relationships within the Church community. This role blends pastoral care, program leadership, creativity, and strong communication skills. The ideal candidate is faith-filled, organized, and passionate about walking with young people on their spiritual journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive youth ministry programs for grades 6–12 including middles school religious education, leading confirmation process, SP Teens youth group, and young adult group.
• Recruit the adult and teen facilitators necessary to carry out each program.
• Plan and lead weekly gatherings, retreats, service projects, and special events for all program groups. Prepare all materials and supplies in advance and manage full setup and cleanup for each session.
• Build relationships with young adults, youth, and families, offering pastoral support and encouragement.
• Coordinate youth and young adult participation in liturgical ministries, parish events, and service opportunities. Working with the other departments in our parish.
• Prepare and manage the youth ministry budget, set program and parish calendars, and daily office tasks.
• Communicate regularly with parents, volunteers, and parish leadership via emails, letters, social media, and meetings.
• Maintain safe environment standards and ensure compliance with diocesan policies for all volunteers.
• Strive to create a smooth transition from Genesis & Logos to Confirmation prep and then Confirmation to Youth ministry involvement for each teen in our parish community.
• Lead sacramental preparation for Confirmation, forming students for the final stage of initiation into the Catholic faith.
• Collaborate with school to bridge parish and school youth together.
• Attend workshops and formation sessions offered by the AOD to stay up-to-date and discover ways to continuously develop and improve our offerings at the Parish level.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic with a strong understanding of Church teaching and a commitment to living the faith
• Experience in youth ministry, catechesis, or related pastoral work, with a strong focus on engaging and forming teenagers
• Excellent communication, relational, and leadership skills
• Ability to plan, organize, and execute programs with attention to detail
• Comfortable with technology, social media, and digital communication tools

Job Requirements

• Attend weekly staff meetings
• Complete Protecting All God’s Children training and all recertifications
• Complete a Background Check