Job Description
POSITION PURPOSE: The purpose of this position is to organize and implement the parish’s commitment to High School youth ministry in a comprehensive manner. Coordinates & directs monthly young adult ministries.

DIMENSIONS: St. Michael Parish & School has approximately 2,400 registered families and 7000 individuals, serving two worship sites in Olympia, Washington.

NATURE AND SCOPE: This position is 40 hours per week, 12 months a year.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Steward for Life Teen collaborates with the pastor, Faith Formation team, other staff members and Faith Formation Commission in implementing the mission of the parish. This is accomplished by participating in the comprehensive planning, implementation and evaluation of parish goals and objectives, with specific focus on youth ministry. Incumbent serves as a professional resource to parish staff regarding youth ministry.

1. Incumbent promotes and implements the activities of the LIFE TEEN Program
2. Recruits and trains a Core Team of 10 or more adults.
3. Plans and coordinates Life Nights.
4. Plan and coordinates the Fall retreat and youth participation in Steubenville Conference.
5. Supports the Life Teen Mass by being present and coordinating with the Steward for Liturgy and Steward for Hospitality to ensure teen participation in liturgical ministries (Greeters, Ushers, Readers, Servers, Life Teen band, and EMHC)
6. Together with Core Team, makes weekly calls to teens to check in, invite them to Mass & Life Night and pray for their needs.
7. Makes weekly visits to Saint Michael Parish Middle School.
8. Works closely with Steward for Edge and Steward for Confirmation to support those ministries and make early connections with the middle school teen.
9. Participates in weekly Faith Formation meetings and bi-monthly staff meetings.
10. Participates in parish thematic goals.
11. Continues to develop the young adult ministry focusing on monthly gatherings that involve fellowship and education. Works with Steward for Small Groups to encourage the formation of young adult small groups.
12. Ensures the budget for youth ministry is prepared and submitted in a timely manner. Incumbent also assures the development and maintenance of accurate and confidential record-keeping systems for this area of responsibility.
13. Incumbent maintains a level of knowledge, skills and physical fitness required for this ministry. This is accomplished by regular continuing education including catechetical certification, reading, and participation at workshops, conventions, etc. Incumbent also participates in local, regional, and national professional organizations, as approved and as appropriate.
14. The Steward for Life Teen performs other duties as assigned.