Youth Ministry Coordinator - Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Diocese of Nashville; Cleveland (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Volunteer leadership

Education

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

Job description

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.