Youth Minister

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$14.00/hr - $14.00/hr

Diocese of Tucson
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Job Title:
Youth Minister
Status:
Part time
Exemption Status:
Non‑exempt
Salary Grade: 20
Department/

Location:

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha – Tucson, AZ

Primary Function: Under the direction of the Pastor, this position is responsible for assisting in the management of the Youth Ministry program for a Parish, and for exhibiting Gospel values both academically and behaviorally.

• Recognize and support the unique Catholic mission of the Diocese by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
• Live a gospel‑value life as an active faith community member and model the teaching of Jesus by attitude and example.
• Assist in overseeing youth ministry and help define its mission and vision.
• Provide leadership and input to the Pastor for spiritual growth strategies for youth.
• Collaboratively educate and inform the congregation and its youth of the mission and direction of the youth ministry.
• Encourage and nurture Catholic understanding and tradition of Christians' living; help parents guide the faith of their children.
• Create a high‑energy, spirit‑filled environment for youth; commit energy flexibly to youth ministry.
• Explore ways to keep youth and families involved through retreats, service projects, and social gatherings.
• Work cooperatively with other churches and their youth leaders to create inter‑church events.
• Organize fundraisers and build community accountability among youth.
• Maintain clear communication through internet, mailings, calls, visits, bulletins, and announcements.
• Meet with Junior and Senior High school groups to instill church values.
• Assist with youth‑related activities, stay within budget, and provide required financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with the diocesan safe environment program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requires coordination, manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability, and the ability to lift as required in a normal office setting.

• Walking, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, talking, handling, hearing, carrying, and keyboarding.

• Working knowledge of and strong commitment to fostering lay leadership in the Roman Catholic Church; must be a practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking and presentation skills.
• Punctuality, flexible travel, willingness to work weekends.
• Excellent human relations and interpersonal skills; self‑starter, well‑organized, and team player.
• Proficiency with information technology and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to complete a criminal history and background check.
• Professional bearing and clean, neat appearance.

• A bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least one year’s experience in a Catholic youth ministry environment.

• Bi‑lingual Spanish‑English preferred.
• Level 1 Catechetical training.

All employees shall respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church and Arizona state law.

Under a Zero‑Tolerance policy, any employee who engages in the abuse of a minor or violates boundaries with minors will be subject to removal.