Youth Ministry Coordinator Job Versailles area,Kentucky USA,Non-Profit & Social Impact

Job Description:

Youth Ministry Coordinator (Part-Time) Parish:
St. Leo Catholic Church

Location:

Versailles, KY (Diocese of Lexington) Position Type:
Part-Time (approx. 10–15 hours/week)

Reports To:

Pastor Position Overview St. Leo Catholic Church is seeking a faithful, enthusiastic, and organized Part-Time Youth Ministry Coordinator to lead our middle and high school youth programs. Grounded in a discipleship model, the Youth Minister will focus on three core pillars:

Win young people over to a relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
Build them up through faithful Catholic formation, prayer, and community.
Send them out as joyful missionary disciples to evangelize their peers, families, and community.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Youth Nights & Preparation

Event Planning & Facilitation:
Organize, plan, and execute a high-energy, faith-filled weekly youth gathering for teens.
Weekly Preparation:
Set aside dedicated hours each week for curriculum selection, talk prep, activity planning, dynamic media/music setup, and logistics.
Discipleship & Community:
Foster an intentional, welcoming environment where middle and high school students feel safe, valued, and encouraged in their walk with Christ.
Service Opportunities:
Create a culture of service and ministry where youth can be involved in liturgical ministries and parish events.

Summer Conferences & Seasonal Events

Steubenville Youth Conference:
Coordinate all registration, fundraising, transportation, chaperones, and spiritual preparation for the annual Steubenville Conference trip.
NCYC (National Catholic Youth Conference):
Plan and lead attendance for NCYC when held, handling all diocesan requirements, travel logistics, and teen/chaperone preparation.
Local Summer Opportunities:
Organize local summer service projects, retreats, social gatherings, or outdoor events to maintain community engagement through the summer months.

Volunteer Leadership & Safe Environment

Adult Leadership Team:
Recruit, train, and mentor a core team of adult volunteers to assist with weekly nights, small groups, and trips.
Child Safety Compliance:
Ensure all youth ministry activities, volunteers, and chaperones strictly adhere to the Safe Environment policies of the Diocese of Lexington.

Communication & Parish Integration

Keep parents actively informed about youth events through regular newsletters, flock notes, social media, and bulletin announcements.
Collaborate with parish staff, the pastor, and religious education programs to ensure seamless integration into the broader parish life.
Interact and collaborate with formation committee to discuss initiatives and get input.

Qualifications & Skills

Faith & Character:
Practicing Catholic in good standing with a visible passion for the Catholic faith and a personal prayer life.
Ministry

Experience:

Experience working with youth in a parish, campus, or camp ministry setting preferred.
Evangelization Mindset:
Strong understanding of youth culture and a gift for connecting with teenagers in an authentic, approachable way.
Organizational & Communication

Skills:

Clear written and verbal communication, effective time management, and comfort using modern communication tools (social media, email platforms, messaging apps).
Clearance:
Must pass a criminal background check and complete Safe Environment certification prior to start date.

Position Details & Work Schedule

Hours:

10–15 hours per week (varies based on week-to-week needs and seasonal event travel).
Schedule Expectations:
Evening and weekend hours required (for weekly youth nights, retreats, and summer trips). Flexible daytime hours for administrative prep work.