Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Confirmation

Position

Description:

Title: Coordinator of Youth Ministry and Confirmation

Reports To: Director of Religious Education

Supervises: Volunteers:
Confirmation Small Group Leaders, Youth Ministry Leaders

Schedule: Full-time – 40 hours per week, will include some evenings, weekends, and over nights

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Background

Required:

Criminal Background;
Credit Check;
Virtus Training, Driver’s License Check, Code of Conduct Signed

Effective Date: 7/14/2026

Employment in and by the Roman Catholic Church (hereinafter Church) is substantially different from secular employment. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner which is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church, the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, and the Church of Saint Peter in Forest Lake, such that it can embarrass the Church or give rise to scandal.

This position does require that an employee be an active participating Catholic and it is expected that the employee will have an understanding of the rich tradition and doctrine of the Church and will uphold and enforce the teachings of the Church.

The responsibilities listed below are representative of the job and are not inclusive.

• To work with the Pastor, Director of Religious Education, other staff, and ministry leaders to hand on the deposit of faith to the parishioners of Saint Peter Catholic Church.
• To oversee and develop ministries for 5th-12th grade youth of the parish that helps our young men and women grow into confident Catholic Leaders.
• To coordinate comprehensive, year-round middle school and high school youth ministry programs.
• To coordinate the Confirmation program.
• To embrace the role as a disciple of Christ and to create programs in which the youth can personally encounter Him.

• Be present where needed, ready to work, and on time for all scheduled hours, as needed, to meet the responsibilities of the position. This includes recognizing when situations require more effort, putting in more time as needed, satisfying responsibilities in a timely manner, providing an example of punctuality and attendance.
• Maintain effective and appropriate working relationships with all youth, parents, parish staff, volunteers, and parishioners.
• Ensure appropriate confidentiality in all matters.
• Attendance at and participation in some Parish Activities, including the Parish Fall Festival as required.
• Work cooperatively and professionally with all staff members to ensure that the Pastor’s Vision and the Mission of the Parish are fulfilled.
• Attend and be prepared for all required staff meetings and all-staff days.
• Attend related training and seminars provided by the Archdiocese or the parish.
• Foster healthy working relationships with peers in the field through the sharing of ideas and skills, within deaneries, parishes, and archdiocese.
• Ensure adherence to all Safe Environment rules, guidelines, and requirements from the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, such as permission forms for offsite events, driver requirements, student curriculum, etc.
• Must be Essential 3 compliant on first day of employment as required by Archdiocese.