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Youth Minister
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Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53188, USA
Listed on 2025-12-31
Listing for:
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Full Time
position Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Youth Development -
Non-Profit & Social Impact
Youth Development
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Youth Minister under the guidance and direction (which will be reviewed annually) of the Director of Faith Formation is responsible for the planning, organizing, guiding and coordinating all of the faith formation process for parish youth in Grades 6-12. She/He is also the coordinator of the sacramental preparation program for Confirmation for all parish youth in Grade 11. As a member of the Faith Formation Team, he/she collaborates with the Faith Formation Committee, Director of Faith Formation and the catechists' leaders in assessing the appropriate needs and goals for the parish Faith Formation Program for Grades 6-12.
The major roles and subsequent tasks of the Youth Minister are:
- catechesis, advocacy, community life, evangelization, justice, peace and service
- leadership development
- pastoral care/guidance
- prayer and worship
- youth programming
- family ministry
- involvement in Church life
- collaboration with the civic community
- Research, plan and implement high school curriculum
- Recruit (new and existing), screen, train, enrich, support and recognize Catechist leaders
- Plan and participate in social and recreational activities
- Establish and participate in a strong community service program for youth
- Develop a solid Confirmation curriculum and organize Confirmation retreats
- Recruit and provide training for Confirmation team leaders
- Organize Prayer and Worship events including Confirmation Liturgy
- Plan and participate in social and recreational activities
- Establish and participate in a strong community service program for youth
- Building relationships with High School Seniors
- Provide spiritual component of program
- Plan service and social opportunities for High School Seniors
- Research, plan and implement high school curriculum
- Recruit (new and existing), screen, train, enrich, support and recognize Catechist leaders
- Plan and participate in social and recreational activities
- Establish and participate in a strong community service program for youth
- Assists in preparing annual line item expense & income worksheets for budget
- Monitors monthly expenses and income/revenue for program in comparison to budgets
- Gets approval from Director of Faith Formation for expenditures within the approved annual budget
- Manage behavior and work with parents as needed
- In collaboration with Safeguarding Coordinator, works on keeping volunteer lists and record keeping for Safeguarding annual reporting to ensure Arch Diocese compliance
- Communication with families via email, mail, & phone calls
- Works with supervisor and Administrative Services on registration processes
- Tracking of attendance and registration for programs
- Effective communication with minimal support staff with clear expectations of desired outcome
- Serves as a link for parishioners, parents, parish and school staff, and catechist/volunteers regarding faith formation
- Schedules events and respective calendars within the faith formation youth ministry program
- Create media releases and develop social media programs that engage and encourage involvement
- Effective & Identifiable communication with follow up via approved methods such as parish email & documented calls via parish phone
- Attends respective Archdiocesan and Deanery workshops/programs, as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Knowledge
- Microsoft Office Suite (word, excel, publisher), Google Suite
- Data base management, report generation, CRM platform
- Mail merges, graphic & design work-letters, posters, cards etc.
- Practicing Catholic/understanding of parish life
- Skills
- Professional working attitude and collaborative approach
- Strong verbal communications skills & proofreading
- Adaptable and Intuitive-especially with technology
- Abilities
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Keeps office & work spaces organized and in order at all times
Education and Experience
- ~Bachelor's Degree in Theological Studies and a…
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