Assumption in Broadview Heights
Broadview Heights, Ohio
Church of the Assumption in Broadview Heights, OH, is looking for a dynamic and vibrant Director of Youth Ministry, who will minister to the parish’s middle school youth, high school youth and young adults through a comprehensive Catholic youth ministry program, with the goals of leading teens and young adults closer to Christ and forming missionary disciples.
Position Responsibilities - Prepare and facilitate regular youth ministry programming for middle school, high school and young adults o At minimum bimonthly events for each group and an annual retreat o Including regular summer programming - Recruit, train, form and supervise volunteer core team(s), ensuring safe environment standards - Reach out to youth and families, particularly those on the peripheries, to invite them to a personal encounter with Christ, and to walk with them on their faith journey - Communicate regularly with the youth, their families and the parish as a whole – explaining the vision, providing resources and ongoing updates - Engage in regular relational ministry opportunities, i.e. sports games, plays, recitals & performances - Promote and facilitate vocational discernment - Cultivate a youth leadership team who will assist in event planning and execution - Engage youth in parish life and service, with a particular focus on engaging youth in liturgical ministries - Have a ministry of presence through regular attendance at both parish and school events o Have a regular presence in the PSR classrooms as well - Participate in diocesan and national youth ministry events o Training/ongoing formational events for youth ministers such as YM bootcamps, volunteer training, etc. o Diocesan-led events for teens such as CLE 2:16, Tolle Lege, etc. - Collaborate with the principal and Director of Religious Education to help meet the needs of the youth in the school and parish - Minister to parents and to youth/families in crisis - Operate within assigned budget - Maintain a personal relationship with Christ through regular prayer, Mass attendance and frequent reception of the sacraments
Position Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in theology or related field, or commensurate youth ministry experience - Solid understanding of and adherence to the teachings and theology of the Roman Catholic Church - Ability to interact with youth, parents, staff and parishioners - Strong written, verbal and social media communication skills - Understanding of and adherence to all aspects of diocesan Safe Environment standards - Ability to work evenings and weekends