Youth Ministry Intern

St. Timothy; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Timothy in Mesa, AZ seeks a dedicated youth ministry facilitator to assist with Edge Nights, youth gatherings, and communication efforts. You will support planning, environment setup, and volunteer coordination while building relationships with teens, parents, and parish staff.

The candidate should be a practicing Catholic with strong communication skills, reliability, and willingness to work evenings and weekends. Experience in youth ministry and basic tech tools is preferred.

Qualifications

• Catholic faith in good standing, self-motivated and reliable.
• Experience in youth ministry preferred.
• Familiar with Canva, Flocknote, and basic AV.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Ability to work with youth, parents, and volunteers.
• Ability to multitask and work evenings/weekends.
• Maintain confidentiality and work independently.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing Edge Nights (Gather/Proclaim/Send).
• Support the Coordinator of Edge in prep, setup, and clean up for ministry.
• Prepare for ministry by gathering supplies, organizing environment components, and managing communications (social media, website).
• Encourage and support Core Team members in their ministry roles.
• Build communication with parents, parishioners, and staff members.
• Cultivate a strong prayer life as a foundation for ministry and discernment.
• Contribute to creating and promoting ministry to invite youth at all stages of discipleship.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Work cooperatively with St. Timothy Parish and School staff.
• Complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training annually and uphold boundaries.
• Adhere to Diocese of Phoenix policies and parish procedures.
• Work a minimum of 8 hours in office during typical office hours (M-Th, 9-5).
• Perform any task deemed necessary by the Pastor or his delegate.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Initiative

Creativity

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Canva

Flocknote

AV systems

Job description

Description

• Assist with the planning and execution of Edge Nights, taking increasing ownership over particular portions such as a Gather, Proclaim, or Send.
• Support the Coordinator of Edge in preparation, setup, and clean up for ministry.
• Assist with preparation for ministry including gathering & organizing supplies, visioning & executing environment components, and providing support for communication components (eg. Social media, website, etc.)
• Encourage and support Core Team members in their role of ministry.
• Seek to build support and communication with parents, parishioners, and staff members.
• Cultivate a deep prayer life as a foundation for ministry, contributing to areas of discernment and intercession.
• Contribute to creating and promoting ministry in a way that continually invites new youth, in all stages of discipleship, to participate.
• Attend staff meetings as required.
• Work cooperatively with St. Timothy Parish and School Staff
• Complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training annually & maintain all appropriate boundaries consistently.
• Adhere to personnel practices of the Diocese of Phoenix and applicable parish policies and procedures.
• Work a minimum of 8 hours in office during typical office hours (M-Th, 9-5)
• Perform any task deemed necessary by the Pastor or his delegate

Requirements

• Enthusiastically evangelize youth and form others to do so
• Practicing Catholic in good standing; faith-filled, Holy Spirit driven, self-motivated, imaginative, energetic and reliable
• Some experience of youth ministry (may be as a leader or participant)
• Knowledge of general technology (Canva, Flocknote, AV, etc.)
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills, including public speaking
• Ability to work well with middle school and high school youth, parents and volunteers
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to multitask
• Must have initiative, creativity, sensitivity to the needs of people; sound judgment regarding individual and program needs
• Must maintain confidentiality of sensitive/personal information
• Must be able to work independently, with minimal supervision and frequent interruptions
• Must be available to work nights and weekends, as required (1-2 nights/week + 1 weekend/quarter on average)
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Must have reliable personal transportation
• Dedication to the community of St. Timothy and the Catholic Church by participating in liturgical celebrations, prayer and service, requested parish events, etc.