Youth Ministry Intern

Dphx; Mesa, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Timothy Parish seeks a dedicated youth ministry assistant to plan and execute Edge Nights, including Gather, Proclaim, and Send segments. You will support the Edge Coordinator with event prep, setup, and cleanup, and help organize supplies, communications, and environment components.

You will collaborate with the Core Team, engage parents and parishioners, and foster a strong prayer life as a foundation for ministry. Regular staff collaboration and adherence to Diocesan training are expected.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to evangelize youth and engage families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for diverse groups.
• Ability to work with middle and high school youth, parents and volunteers.
• Capable of multitasking in a dynamic, ministry setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute Edge Nights, taking ownership of Gather, Proclaim, or Send portions.
• Support the Edge Coordinator in prep, setup and cleanup for ministry.
• Prepare ministry materials and assist with communication components (social media, website).
• Encourage Core Team members and build broad parent, parishioner, and staff relationships.
• Participate in regular staff meetings and collaborate with St. Timothy Parish and School staff.
• Complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training annually and maintain appropriate boundaries.

Skills

Public speaking

Communication

Teamwork

Multitasking

Confidentiality

Initiative

Tools

Canva

Flocknote

AV

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.