Youth Music Minister

Job Summary

The Youth Music Minister undertakes the challenge of organizing and coordinating the Youth Music Ministry efforts for the Parish so that middle school, high school, and young adult parishioners are given every opportunity to experience the life changing power of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. The Youth Music Minister will report directly to the Pastor, and work in collaboration with Director of Youth Ministry.  The Youth Music Minister will work together with a variety of staff and parishioners to guide our youth and young families in the Church towards the way of truth by providing opportunities to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, deepen their understanding of the Catholic faith, avail themselves to the Church’s sacraments, particularly the Holy Eucharist, foster wholesome friendships, and develop a personal prayer life in a setting that is safe, encouraging and empowering, so that they become the future leaders of the church.

Job Responsibilities

Administrative and Leadership

• Collaborate with Director of Youth Ministry with the youth, young adults, parents, pastor, associate, parish staff, core team, and surrounding parish youth ministers to assess the existing programs and direct future youth ministry programing.
• Planning and implementing music weekly for Sunday at 5:00 p.m. Youth Liturgy, Praise & Worship and liturgies involving the Youth’s Presence and Participation. 
• Plan, Organize and Direct Musicians in the Band for Sunday, 5:00 p.m. Youth Weekly Liturgy.  Collaborate with Director of Music Ministry to align with Liturgical/Music needs of the parish
• Create, develop and maintain a comprehensive Youth Ministry Music Program for the Junior High, and High School liturgies.
• Collaborate with Director of Youth Ministry to Co-Plan, co-direct and oversee the Youth Ministry Meetings on Sunday & Wednesday evenings.
• Communicate and be active in relational ministry with youth and their families. 
• Work with Director to supervise expenditures and approves/makes recommendations on contracts for youth ministry events.
• Ensures that parish and diocesan guidelines within Protecting God’s Children Programs are followed
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of trends and resources in youth ministry.
• Invite, gather and lead the youth in regularly planned programs through music.
• Collaborate and Co-coordinate youth volunteers for the Youth Sunday Mass

Pastoral

• Organize, Direct and Provide Liturgical Music at 5:00 p.m. Sunday Evening Youth Mass
• Plan and execute Youth Music Ministry for Sunday night gatherings for high school teens, Sunday afternoon gatherings for Hispanic teens, and Weekly gatherings for middle school teens
• Work in Collaboration with Faith Family Leaders and Youth Leaders twice monthly and provide music ministry and assist in sacramental celebrations
• Collaborate with Leaders of Encounter & Life in the Spirit to provide Music Ministry when invited.
• Plan and execute Youth Music Ministry annual Luke 18 Retreat for 7th graders
• Plan and execute annual T4 retreat for 8th graders
• Promote and execute a Spring or Fall Retreat for high schoolers.
• Promote, Share Musical Gifts, and chaperone an annual trip for Prolife and Life Teen Camp in Georgia
• Promote and chaperone local service projects
• Collaborate with youth ministers in the area to execute monthly events.
• Be accessible during the week to provide opportunities and appropriate settings for the youth to visit for discussion of current events and/or personal crises

Networking

• Maintain close contact with students, young adults, parents, administrators, and campus ministers of area high schools
• Establish and maintain regular and appropriate communications with high school students and junior high youth, utilizing various means of communication
• Establish and maintain regular communication with the entire parish regarding the Youth Music Ministry Program

Fiscal

• Collaborate with Director to Prepare, develop, and manage an annual budget.
• Collaborate with Director and Account for all youth ministry expenses.

Job Requirements

• Active, practicing Roman Catholic with an appreciation for our mission and philosophy as a Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, all social media platforms.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends in accordance with the demands of the position.
• Experience in planning and running Retreats.
• Ability to work in the wider parish team
• Training or Education in Youth Ministry or 2 years’ experience as Core Team member of Youth Program exceeding 75 members.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish relationships with parishioners.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues while maintaining accountability to project results.