Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with coordinating a youth ministry program that promotes: spiritual formation, catechesis, community life, evangelization, service opportunities, leadership development, and prayer and worship.
Collaborate with the Pastoral Associate for Youth Ministry, staff, parents, youth, and volunteers to facilitate a youth ministry program that engages young people—both inside & outside of the parish—to foster a relationship with Christ.
Oversee some aspects of youth ministry communications including, but not limited to email and social media.
Be present at Youth Ministry events and gatherings and parish events and liturgies as needed.
Work with adult and teen volunteers to grow the ministry.
Organize various aspects of sacramental preparations
Assist with the facilitation of youth ministry gatherings and retreats
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
Is an active Catholic, fully formed in the teachings of the Catholic Church, and has a visible commitment to living his or her life according to those teachings.
Finds joy in working with young people and families
Ability to minister Catholic discipleship, evangelization, and formation with a humble, joyful attitude.
Ability to quickly learn, implement and present upon contemporary practices in the area of youth ministry & faith formation.
Organized with a good sense of time management.
A strong work ethic that includes working effectively to meet timelines.
Computer and social media literacy.
Ability to speak Spanish preferred
About Parish / School / Organization Name
ABOUT THE EMPLOYER
St. Andrew’s is an active Roman Catholic Parish with active ministry to families and seeks an enthusiastic, creative, and energetic individual. We are multi-cultural with a substantial Hispanic community. We are located in northern, New Jersey, approximately 30 minutes from New York City. We are part of the Archdiocese of Newark.