Pastoral Assistant Youth Ministries

Job Details:

Location:

0177 Holy Disciples Parish, Puyallup - Puyallup, WA 98374;
Salary Range: $28.97 - $30.10 hourly.

Be part of an energetic team implementing youth ministry and youth sacramental preparation for teens in Grades 7–12. Under supervision of an assigned supervisor, serve as the Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry at Holy Disciples Catholic Church in Puyallup, Washington. Within the next two to three years, join a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers working together to support and strengthen youth ministry for members of Holy Disciples and the other three Catholic churches in the parish family.

• Collaborate with the Pastor, staff, and consultative bodies to implement the mission and vision of the parish family.
• Serve as a member of the Pastoral Team in all four parishes, attend Pastoral Team Meetings, and partner with other team members in implementing the parish vision.
• Develop and administer the program budgets as delegated by the Pastoral Administrative Assistant.
• Maintain knowledge of Catholic Church teachings, keeping up-to-date through reading, workshops, and conventions; participate in local, regional, and national professional organizations as appropriate.

• Ensure the development of programs and activities for senior high and middle school youth that foster spiritual formation (e.g., weekly youth nights, retreats, religious education, socials, recreation, athletic activities, outreach programs, youth-oriented liturgies, and community service opportunities).
• Provide opportunities for youth to discover their God-given gifts and talents; prepare and empower them for service as members of the Body of Christ through service projects and outreach efforts such as the Agape Project and other missionary discipleship experiences.
• Recruit, train, and foster adult volunteers to assist with all Youth Ministry Programs; foster leadership among the youth through formation.
• Assist in the formation of a comprehensive vision for Parish Family 39 over the next few years.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Primary: Energetic individual with creativity and flexibility to provide youth ministry and youth sacramental preparation.
• Primary: Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by engaging young people in all aspects of parish life.
• Primary: Ability and desire to use one’s God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church and in collaboration with lay and ordained ministers.
• Primary: Knowledge of how to work with challenges faced by young people, especially at-risk youth.
• Primary: Ability to apply the Catholic faith to youth and families.
• Primary: Effective administrative and organizational capabilities.
• Primary: Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Catholic Religious Studies, Pastoral Studies, or a related field, or equivalent training or experience.
• Certification: Certification in Lay Ecclesial Ministry preferred.
• Experience: At least two years’ experience in pastoral ministry.
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in professional youth work.

• Work performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Work requires varying schedules, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends.
• Regular communication with parish staff, volunteers, youth, and families.
• Workplaces may have moderate to loud noise levels.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Walking, kneeling, and/or crouching to demonstrate proper form.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds on occasion.
• Ability to navigate emergency situations.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, accidental death, and disability insurance.
• Long-term disability and pension plans.
• 403(b) retirement plan and HSA/FSA options.
• Generous sick leave, vacation, and holidays.