Saint Jerome Parish-Director of Youth Formation

Saint Jerome Parish-Director of Youth Formation

Department:
Faith Formation
Reports to:
Pastor

Under the direction of the Pastor, the Director of Youth Formation develops and implements a comprehensive adolescent ministry aligned with the mission and vision of the parish. Includes preparation for the sacrament of confirmation, discipleship, continued spiritual, intellectual, human and apostolic growth and development for parishioners in junior and high school, and parish community outreach activities. The Director of Youth Formation will be expected to work 40 hours or more per week including evenings and weekends.

• Plans and implements catechetical instruction complemented by discipleship and relational apostolate.
• Fosters and provides opportunities for youth, and the entire parish community at large, to learn and grow in faith and grow in stewardship.
• Recruit and train core group of adult volunteers within each area of youth ministry.
• Organizes and participates in other offerings for youth within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and beyond (ex:
  Arise
  
  MKE, Steubenville Conferences, Wisconsin Catholic Youth Rally, camps, retreats, and mission trips/service projects).
• Leads yearly parish retreat for youth preparing for confirmation and service opportunities aimed at spiritual growth and development for junior and high school teens.
• Manage and monitor budget and expenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Practicing Roman Catholic with an understanding of and love for the Catholic faith.
• Experience and familiarity with Theological studies.
• Previous parish experience, preferred.
• Must be flexible with availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong skills in communication, organization, presentation, and leadership.
• Strong work ethic and a joyful energy to inspire youth and work with volunteers.
• Working knowledge of digital media and communications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• ADA physical requirements.

This position receives moderate supervision and is expected to often work independently.

Employee is expected to take initiative and make decisions based on the mission and vision of the parish and school, under the direction of the Pastor, and in collaboration with the entire faith formation department. Employee is expected to work with the allocated budget and coordinate financial decisions with supervisor.

This position does supervise numerous volunteers, but at this time does not supervise employees.

The purpose of this document is to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel so classified; it is not intended to serve as an inclusive list of all responsibilities associated with this position.

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3501 S. Lake Dr. |St. Francis, WI 53235