Youth Minister
St Louis, MO, US, 63128-3705
Job Summary
Job Title: Part-Time Catholic Youth Group Minister
Location: Mary Mother of the Church, St. Louis, Missouri
Hours: 20 hours per week, depending on parish needs
Reports to: Director of Religious Education (ultimately accountable to the Pastor)
Job Responsibilities
- Plan and lead regular youth group gatherings (weekly or biweekly), including worship, faith formation, social events, and service.
- Foster a welcoming, safe, and Christ-centered environment for youth.
- Coordinate youth participation in parish events, diocesan retreats (such as Steubenville) and service—charitable work, pro-life and social justice work, based on Catholic Church teachings
- Recruit, train, and support adult volunteers and peer leaders.
- Collaborate with the Director of Religious Education, parish staff, and families to integrate youth ministry into the life of the parish.
- Communicate effectively with parents, youth, and the parish community using email, social media, and parish bulletin.
- Maintain records of attendance, permission forms, and service hours as needed.
- Actively recruit students to participate in the youth program, including making intentional outreach to those recently Confirmed, and with the support of the DRE, work with the volunteers to implement a quarterly middle school ministry.
Job Requirements
- Experience working with students
- Excellent communication Skills
At the Archdiocese of St. Louis, we believe that every job is a potential pathway to purpose. Join a community where your skills and passion align with a greater mission, where every day brings new opportunities to make a meaningful difference for the Catholic faithful – and for the greater community – in St. Louis and 10 surrounding Missouri counties.