Job summary

• Accountable for assisting the director youth ministry(DYM)in the operating function of the LifeTeen Ministry including the planning, implementation and delivery of its programs, events and activities
• Reports directly to the DYM
• Develop and build effective ministry relationships with the teens, volunteers and parents to ensure successful operation of all programs and related activities and grow participation in this ministry
• Participation in the activities and meetings, which will require evening and weekend hours

Work activities

• Champion the relational ministry strategy for high school teens and Core Team.
• Work with DYM to create content for Life Nights and retreats. This includes series development, talks and overall ideas.
• Coordinate weekly Bible study environment, always looking for new ways to create the best experience for the teens.
• Coordinate the logistical execution of weekly Life Nights, mission and summer trips and retreats.
• Communicate updates and reminders for the teens and parents via weekly newsletter and bulletin.
• Communicate updates and weekly reminders for Life Teen Core Team.
• Ensure event preparations/logistics are completed for: (after pre-approved budgets are signed off)
• Advertising/promoting Scheduling space Room setup Name tags
• Attendance sheets Props/decorations Refreshments Cleanup/tear down
• Maintain Life Teen Ministry website to ensure it is updated with all dates/events, forms and other critical information.
• Maintain, update and coordinate the online registration system.
• Honor all requirements of the archdiocese’s safe environment program by cooperating and reporting, if needed, with parents and/or civil authorities any infractions that jeopardize a safe environment for youth (in all situations the pastor, parish administrator and DYM are to be notified immediately in that order). Ensure Core members are up to date on safe environment requirements.
• Assist with Confirmation programming and retreats.
• Build relationships with teens and parents.
• Ensure sensitive issues for the teens are handled with tact, respect, diplomacy and confidentiality.

Tactical office duties

• Prepare letters, memos, forms and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database or presentation software.
• Ensure electronic mail and voice messages are responded to promptly with a goal of within 24 hours.
• Move, lift, carry, push, pull and place objects up to 25 pounds without assistance.

Specific candidate profile Experience – skills – education

• Active, practicing Catholic
• Two to three years of experience in ministry roles; youth ministry background is preferred
• Strong skills and ability to independently manage multiple projects/events
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results by working closely with a supervisor and can provide hands-on delivery and support

Skills profile includes:

• Analytical
• Computer
• Interpersonal
• Teamwork
• Customer service
• Communications
• Telephone etiquette
• English language
• Writing
• Listening
• Applied reading
• Organization
• Detail orientation
• Multi-tasking
• Time management
• Planning
• General administration: typing, computer software, Microsoft Office and Access
• Personal attributes: integrity, dependability, positive demeanor, initiative, stress tolerance, adaptability/flexibility