Coordinator of Youth Ministry
St Louis, MO, US, 63122-3538
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
Coordinator of Youth Ministry - St. Gerard Majella Parish
This full-time position undertakes the challenge of organizing and coordinating the youth ministry efforts of St. Gerard Majella Parish, in an effort to provide every high school and middle school parishioner the opportunity to experience the life-changing power of a personal
relationship with Jesus Christ. Collaboration with a variety of staff and parishioners, as well as a visible presence in the parish school and PSR, is expected in the effort to help accomplish this mission.
Vision
• To foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person
• To draw the youth of the parish to a fuller involvement in the life of faith, especially in the
sacramental and community life of our parish and the greater Catholic Church
• To empower youth to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in the world today
• To prepare youth for a healthy, faith-filled adult life
• To encourage consideration of a religious vocation among the youth of the parish
Job Responsibilities
Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the youth, parents, pastor, associate pastor, parish staff, and core team
to assess the existing programs and direct future youth ministry programing.
• Collaborate with the Archdiocesan Office of Youth Ministry to maintain an awareness of
Archdiocesan resources, programs and guidelines.
• Coordinate and promote the Youth Ministry Program as a visible presence within the St.
Gerard Majella parish community.
• Participate in formation programs through the Archdiocese of Saint Louis and other
professional development and continuing education programs.
• Recruit and train volunteers to assist the Youth Ministry Program.
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of trends and resources in youth ministry.
• Invite, gather and lead the youth for regularly planned programs. (a high school night
and a middle school night)
• Work with parish leadership to plan and execute Confirmation events, including the
Monday night PSR Confirmation preparation program and the Luke 18 retreat.
• Create a visible presence for relational ministry to the middle schoolers.
• Maintain and ensure compliance of all volunteers and core team members with the
Archdiocesan Safe Environment program.
Pastoral Responsibilities
• Plan and execute a weekly High School Night.
• Plan and execute a weekly Middle School Night.
• Promote and execute an annual Fall Retreat.
• Promote and execute an annual Luke 18 Retreat.
• Promote and chaperone an annual trip to the Steubenville Youth Conference.
• Promote and execute the middle school and high school component of the Totus Tuus
summer program.
• Be accessible during the week to provide opportunities and appropriate settings for the
youth to come for discussion of current events and/or personal crises.
• Be visible and present in the parish school throughout the week in both formal and
informal settings.
Networking responsibilities
• Maintain close contact with students, parents, administrators, and campus ministers of
area high schools.
• Establish and maintain regular and appropriate communications with high school
students and middle school youth, utilizing various means of communication, including
the youth ministry social media accounts.
• Establish and maintain regular communication with the entire parish regarding the youth
ministry program.
• Maintain a high visibility in the St. Gerard Majella day school and PSR program.
• Attend high school athletic games and other activities of the parish youth.
Fiscal Responsibilities
• Work with the parish Finance Council representatives to prepare, develop and manage
an annual budget for youth ministry.
• Account for all youth ministry expenses.
• Organize and manage fundraising while researching the availability of and apply for
appropriate donations and grants in support of the youth ministry program.
Job Requirements
The Coordinator of Youth Ministry should:
• Be an active, committed, faith filled Roman Catholic.
• Possess a developed understanding of the Catholic Faith and adhere to all the teachings
of the Catholic Church.
• Be able to teach and share the Catholic Faith.
• Have leadership experience with youth and possess strong organizational skills.
• Have the skills needed to manage a budget.
Compensation
St. Gerard Majella Parish offers a competitive salary based on years of experience and
educational formation according to recommendations by the Archdiocese of Saint Louis. In
addition, we offer health insurance, a retirement plan, and support for continuing formation. The
Coordinator of Youth Ministry will have appropriate office space and all essential materials
provided by the parish.
Contact Details
Qualified candidates may submit their resume and cover letter to Fr. Michael Grosch at frgrosch@sgmparish.org or call 314-965-3985 for more information.
St. Gerard Majella Parish
1969 Dougherty Ferry Road
Kirkwood, MO 63122
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.