POSITION SUMMARY: This full-time position undertakes the challenge of organizing and coordinating the youth ministry efforts of Holy Redeemer Parish so that middle school and high school parishioners are given every opportunity to experience the life-changing power of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Collaboration will be expected with a variety of staff and parishioners.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Be an active, committed, faith filled Roman Catholic
• Possess a solid 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 adults and possess strong organizational skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Administrative and Leadership Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the youth, parents, pastor, parish & school staff, core team, and surrounding parish youth ministers 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 part of the Holy Redeemer Parish Family.
• Recruit and train volunteers to assist the Youth Ministry Program.
• Participate in professional development and continuing education programs.
• Maintain an ongoing knowledge of trends and resources in youth ministry.
• Invite, gather and lead the youth in regularly planned programs.

PASTORAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and execute Sunday night gatherings for high school teens
• Plan and execute once or twice gatherings for middle school teens
• Collaborate with Holy Redeemer School 7th & 8th grade teachers to be present to the teens during the school week
•  Plan and execute annual Luke 18 Retreat for 7th graders
• Plan and execute annual Timothy 4 retreat for 8th graders
• Promote and execute a Fall Retreat for high schoolers.
• Promote and chaperone local service projects
• 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 RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 ministry program
• Maintain a high visibility in the Holy Redeemer Day school and PSR program