Description
Position Overview
A full-time position of leadership with our Life Teen Youth Ministry charged with integrating relevant music into all aspects of Youth Ministry, assisting in the continued implementation of the Life Teen model of Youth Ministry.
Basic Function
This individual will provide leadership, coordination and talents in the area of music, ministry and worship with the goal of reaching teens, through our youth ministry, with relevant music. Specific responsibilities will include leading worship, and organizing and rehearsing the band for the Sunday Night youth Mass; additional work will involve coordinating and implementing music into other aspects of the youth ministry (i.e. prayer meetings, Life Nights, Core meetings, retreats, special events, etc.); assisting in the planning and implementation of weekly Life Nights; participation in weekly staff meetings, and monthly Core meetings.
RESPONSIBILITIES
MUSIC MINISTRY | 16 HOURS
● Organize all music for 5pm liturgy
● Promote full participation from congregation
● Select and prepare new music
● Accompany and lead worship
● Prepare worship slides using ProPresenter or other software
● Direct regular scheduled rehearsals
● Set up all necessary tech for Sunday Mass
● Arrange and organize music for all band members
● Learn and teach new music
● Maintain communication with musicians
● Recruit members for band and tech teams
● Direct and develop student band for retreats and XLTs etc.
● Tech management – coordination with other parish AV staff as needed
● Implement contemporary styles and technology into all areas
● Be open to assisting with other musical needs with direction from Coordinator of Youth Ministry
● Lead music for all school/junior high Masses approximately 2x/month
YOUTH MINISTRY | 14 HOURS
● Attend monthly Core meetings on Saturday mornings
● Assist with planning and implementation of weekly Life Nights
● Participate in Life Nights and/or Jr. High nights after Mass
● Plan and lead periodic XLT prayer/worship events with Youth Ministers
● Attend and help lead Core Retreats/Planning Days
● Help plan and lead student retreats, summer trips and conferences etc.
● Engage in relational ministry by developing and growing relationships with students, parents and volunteers
ADMINISTRATIVE | 6 HOURS
● Recruit and organize adult volunteers to assist in implementing activities and overall vision of youth ministry
● Assist the Coordinator of Youth Ministry in preparing and maintaining a music and audio budget
● Assist in maintaining accurate records of volunteers and youth ministry activities as required by the Archdiocese
● Assist in coordinating conferences, retreats, special events and mission opportunities for students
● Attend weekly staff meetings and special committees as necessary
ADDITIONAL AREAS | 4 HOURS
● Personal Growth – maintain consistent spiritual direction, regular prayer, reading and reflection
● Professional Opportunities- remain open to lead/speak about ministry and spirituality to broader community, local or national, as allowed by parish commitments and with discernment of Coordinator of Youth Ministry
● Professional Development – participate in professional development and continuing education
MEETING COMMITMENT SUMMARY
WEEKLY
● Weekly 5pm Mass and rehearsal music lead with band – Sunday night
● Weekly Life Night/Jr. High session support, coordination and implementation – Sunday night
● Weekly youth ministry office meeting attendance – Tuesday morning
● Weekly staff meeting attendance – Wednesday morning
● Weekly school Mass – tentatively Thursday morning
MONTHLY
● Monthly Core team meeting – 2nd Saturday of the month, morning
ANNUALLY
● 2 Jr. High retreat weekends/year and opportunity for fall/spring retreat for high school
● Annual mission trip – June
● Summer High School Conference – July
● Leadership Conference – June
● Possibility of Youth Ministry Conference or retreat
● Rummage Sale – July/August
About Parish / School / Organization Name
Holy Trinity is a Catholic Family that loves, grows and lives in faith through Jesus Christ. The parish is located in Lenexa, KS, a vibrant and strong community with a focus on family. The parish has about 2400 families and is praised for its focus on youth through the school, Catechesis of the Good Shepard, youth ministry and sacramental prep. Holy Trinity is a parish that is always striving for more and is clearly dedicated to bringing Christ to others.