Job Description
Director of Youth Ministry
Key Responsibilities
Youth Formation & Confirmation (Grades 6 - 12)
- Plan and lead Sunday and Monday Disciple Formations sessionsfor middle and high school students, including lesson design, materials, and facilitation.
- Organize and execute Confirmation formation: content development, candidate tracking, sponsor coordination, retreat planning, and Mass preparation.
- Personalize lessons based on spiritual, emotional and cultural needs of youth; integrate Archdiocesan Circle of Grace.
- Maintain program registrations, attendance, and youth engagement metrics.
Events, Retreats & Activities
- Design and implement annual calendar of youth ministry events, including service projects, prayer nights, recreational gatherings, Bible studies, retreats, and trips (e.g., NCYC, Kalahari, Six Flags).
- Collaborate with staff on parish-wide events (e.g., Pentecost Party, Advent/Lenten events).
- Lead event logistics: date setting, promotion, set-up, volunteer coordination, food, and follow-up summaries.
Small Group Leadership
- Recruit, train, support, and mentor a team of adult small group leaders.
- Facilitate leader formation nights, appreciation dinners, Safe Environment and Archdiocesan certification.
- Create materials and guidance for ongoing leader spiritual growth.
Communications & Media
- Manage youth and parent communication via Flocknote, email, text, and social media.
- Create flyers, promotional materials, lesson resources, registration forms, and content using tools like Canva, Jotform, Bitly, and WeShare.
- Share youth ministry highlights in bulletins, parish newsletters, and parish website.
Young Adult Ministry (Ages 18-29)
- Coordinate small group Bible studies, off-campus gatherings, and faith development resouces for young adults.
- Foster relationships and promote young adult participation in parish and Archdiocesan opportunities.
Administrative & Collaborative Duties
- Attend weekly staff meetings and DFT (Disciple Formation Team) meetings.
- Manage youth ministry budget and submit related receipts and check requests.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices in Catholic youth ministry; attend diocesan workshops and conferences.
Qualifications
- Practicing Roman Catholic with a deep personal relationship with Christ and active sacramental life.
- Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Education, Youth Ministry, or related field (Master's preferred).
- Minimum 2-3 years of experience in youth ministry or parish leadership.
- Strong understanding of Catholic doctrine, Scripture, and values, with an ability to convey them in creative and relevant ways.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with technology and digital platforms: Canva, Jotform, WeShare, SignUpGenius, Bitly, Google Suite, and Flocknote.
- Ability to work evenings, weekend, and travel for retreats and events as required.
- Completion of Safe Environment Training and valid Archdiocesan driving certification.
Core Competencies
- Relational Leadership
- Builds meaningful relationships with youth, families and volunteers.
- Creates a safe, welcoming, and family-like community where youth feel known, loved, and valued.
- Evangelistic Passion
- Demonstrates a desire to help youth personally know Jesus and share the Gospel.
- Guides teens in how to live and communicate their faith in their daily lives.
- Authentic Integrity
- Models genuine Christian living; open, trustworthy, and consistent in words and actions.
- Creates space for vulnerable, judgement-free faith conversations.
- Creativity & Initiative
- Innovates new approaches to engage youth in faith-based formation, service, and community.
- Designs high-quality resources and promotional content.
- Pastoral & Collaborative Approach
- Sensitive to the emotional and spiritual needs of youth and families.
- Collaborates with parish staff and diocesan leaders for cohesive ministry efforts.
Compensation
Type
Annual
Notes
We offer a competitive salary and benefits.
Additional Information
Start Date
2025-06-16
Location
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - New Berlin (M30)
Department
County
Waukesha
Job Category
Parishes - Pastoral/Ministerial
Employment Type
Full Time
Notes
To Apply
Instructions
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references to the parish office or email ritam@mystelizabeth.com
Contact Name
Rita McGann
Address
12700 W. Howard Avenue
New Berlin, 53151
Email
ritam@mystelizabeth.com
Phone
262-782-6760
Fax
Job Tags
Full time, Night shift, Weekend work, Sunday, Afternoon shift,