Director of Youth Ministry

DIOCESE OF SCRANTON • Full-time • Scranton, PA, US • $50k - $60k / year • 3m ago

Diocese of Scranton Position Description

JOB TITLE: Director of Youth Ministry FLSA STATUS: Exempt

DEPARTMENT: Parish Life HRS/WEEK: Full-time

REPORTS TO: Secretary for Parish Life

Primary Purpose: The Director of Youth Ministry is responsible for implementing a comprehensive vision of Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Scranton, integrating youth and their families into the total life and mission of the Church. Within the framework of “Renewing the Vision” and “Listen, Teach, Send” (USCCB), the Director of Youth Ministry will assist parishes in empowering young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ today, drawing young people to responsible participation in the life, mission and work of the Catholic community, and fostering the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

Essential Diocesan Functions:

· Formulate, communicate, and further the vision/priorities of comprehensive youth ministry throughout the diocese

· Serve as a specialist, in collaboration with other members of the department and diocesan chancery, with regard to evangelization, catechesis and sacramental initiation involving adolescents

· Support and enhance youth ministry that currently exists in parishes, and assist parishes in implementing youth ministry in parishes where it does not exist

· Develop and implement standards of formation and training for youth ministers and those who work with youth in parishes

· Network youth ministers and parishes

· Provide diocesan opportunities to enhance parish ministry, including national conferences, advocacy events, service trips, and regional or diocesan retreats, rallies, and trainings

· Responsible for all budgetary funds, reports and allocations/grants/gifts pertaining to Youth Ministry

· Utilize social media and other communication platforms to engage a variety of constituents

Collaborative Relationships:

· Director of Discipleship

· Vocation Director

· Young Adult Ministry

· Coordinator of Hispanic Ministry

· Director of Service & Mission

· Work in conjunction with the Safe Environment office to develop and enforce policies that keep young people safe

· Work with the Catholic Schools Office to efficiently and effectively partner on topics including chastity, respect for life, and service

· Work within Region III and national organizations to advance the work related to Youth Ministry

Knowledge and Skills Required or Preferred:

· Must have vision and a demonstrated ability to plan, develop, coordinate, manage and implement youth ministry within the parameters of the Catholic Church

· Proven ability to work effectively with clergy, parish leadership, youth and teams of volunteers, earning the confidence of those with whom the Director collaborates

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, conflict management skills, and computer skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Familiarity with communication platforms and the ability to create content

· Fluency in Spanish is a plus

Education and Experience

· Bachelor’s degree required. Masters degree preferred

· Minimum of 5 years of parish youth ministry experience

· Minimum 2 years practical diocesan experience

Physical and Cognitive Requirements:

Duties require a very flexible work schedule and availability throughout the week, including frequent evening and weekend work. Regular driving and valid driver’s license are required. Qualified candidates will be on their feet for much of the day and must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.

Practice of the Catholic faith is required. Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter with salary requirements and a complete resume with a minimum of three (3) references by no later than September 27, 2024 to:

James Burke

Diocesan Secretary for Human Resources

300 Wyoming Avenue, Scranton Pa. 18503

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

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