Director of Youth Ministry
St Louis, MO, US, 63119-5738
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
The mission of the Office of Youth Ministry is to equip leaders with the necessary tools, training, formation, and events in order that all young people hear the Gospel message and be empowered to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our parishes and in our world.
Job Responsibilities
The Director of Youth Ministry is responsible for executing the mission of the Office of Youth Ministry and supporting a vision for sustainable youth ministry for the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The Director oversees and supports a full-time staff, summer Totus Tuus missionaries, and summer event interns to carry out this mission through various trainings and events. The Director builds a culture of youth ministries through maintaining key relationships within the Curia and with national youth apostolate.
Overseeing event execution and writing office and event budgets, including but not limited to Steubenville, Totus Tuus, Youth Leader Retreat, training days and Catholic Scouting. Team leadership including holding weekly staff meetings, visioning and goal setting, while maintaining expectations for office output, employee conduct and office culture for the other employees of the OYM. Training employees and interns and providing opportunities for professional development. Serving as the Conference Partner for the Steubenville Youth Conferences and maintaining year-round relationships with Franciscan University. Sitting on the Child Safety Committee and maintaining the Youth Ministry Handbook, publishing revisions as needed. Assisting youth ministers and priests if any safe environment or safety concerns arise. This could include assisting through phone calls, emails, or in person visits and advising on response methods and next steps.
Job Requirements
- Must have bachelor's degree, master's preferred, previous youth ministry experience is required. Previous event-management and personnel management necessary. A strong working knowledge of basic PC skills and Microsoft Office programs Strong communication, administrative, leadership, and organizational skills needed. Must possess strong public speaking and group facilitation skills. Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with Church teaching and have a dedicated prayer life. Have excellent written and oral communication skills. Have the ability to interview, hire, and supervise others and mobilize interns and volunteers. Be able to handle occasional times of long hours/high pressure leading up to and during events. Travel will be required for certain events.
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.