Youth Minister Director

Holy Rosary Catholic Church; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading church in San Antonio seeks a Youth Minister Director whose primary responsibility is to minister youth and young adults in their faith. The role involves engaging youth through various activities, fostering spiritual growth, and collaborating with the community. Ideal candidates will have a degree in religious education and experience in youth ministry with a willingness to engage in Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with qualification in religious education.
• Experience in Youth Ministry required.
• Openness to minister in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Foster personal and spiritual development for youth and young adults.
• Plan and organize youth gatherings and service opportunities.
• Collaborate with parents to create holistic faith experiences.

Skills

Youth Ministry

Teaching Skills

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in religious education or theology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Youth Minister Director

FLSA Status: Full-time/40 hours

Reports to: Pastor

Schedule: Monday through Sunday

Description

Holy Rosary Parish adjoins St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, and both are animated by the Society of Mary, Marianist. The community celebrates three Sunday liturgies, one of them in Spanish. Adult Faith Formation has been assisted by the ACTS retreat program. The Youth Ministry program comprises a Youth Group, the formation of a Middle School Group, and several connections to students at St. Mary University.

Position Summary

The Youth Minister’s primary responsibility is to minister to youth and young adults in their relationship with Jesus Christ and empower them to grow and mature their faith. This person is responsible for middle school, high school, and young adult ministries.

Responsibilities for Youth

• Be available to youth and young adults to foster their personal and spiritual development.
• Communicate and collaborate with parents and families to foster a holistic faith experience.
• Plan and organize routine youth gatherings integrating church teachings and social growth using interactive methods with occasional meetings for young adults.
• Organize and execute service opportunities and fundraisers.
• Accompany youth to Marianist LIFE summer program out of state.
• Actively engage in social media, specifically Instagram.
• Link with St. Mary’s students to connect them to life at the parish and if possible, meet with Director of Campus Ministry.
• Ensure volunteers are Virtus compliant and routinely meet with them.
• Organize the involvement of HR youth in dramatic productions up to 4 liturgies a year.
• Promote attendance at San Antonio Archdiocese programs/events.
• Offer some RE classes in modules for both HS classes.
• Liaison with St. Mary’s University Interns in areas of Youth Ministry and assist them to reflect on their own experience.
• Submit plan yearly to the Pastor.
• Attend occasional staff meetings.
• And other tasks assigned.

Other areas need most development:

• Liturgy: The Minister will assist in helping the pastor with immutably liturgical issues: e.g., prayers of the faithful; notes to be placed on the screen.
• Technology: seek to be the lead in a small office of senior staff.
• Community Engagement: offering support to those groups building community.

Work Environment:

• Works hours as assigned by the Pastor (Monday through Sunday).
• Flexibility to work weekends and annual events as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree with some qualification in religious education or theology.
• Experience of Youth Ministry and keen interest in working directly with small groups of youth and young adults.
• An openness to minister in Spanish.
• Demonstrate effective teaching skills at age-appropriate levels using different learning styles, mentoring, and counseling youth and young adults.
• Be an initiative-taker and work in start-up situations.
• Maintain a prominent level of confidentiality in all situations.
• Be a team builder and team member.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point).