Full Time (Includes evenings and some weekends)

Age groups: Middle School (Grades 6th-8th) and High School (Grades 9th-12th)

Report to: Pastor

Collaborates Closely With: Parish Director of Religious Education (DRE)

St. Therese of Lisieux Catholic Church seeks a dynamic, faith filled, and organized full time coordinator of youth ministry. The ideal candidate will help our current ministry thrive, fostering a vibrant missionary, disciple culture for middle and high school youth. Nourishing a deepening of their faith through prayer, sacraments, and scripture. Given our diverse parish community, bilingual proficiency (English and Spanish) is highly preferred to effectively engage families.

1. Program Development & Spiritual Leadership

● Design and execute: Create weekly engaging youth group nights, retreats, spiritual formation for grades 6-12, and annual parish wide events.

● Community Outreach: collaborate ministry opportunities with local community.

● Sacrament Support: Collaborating with Parish DRE

● Liturgical Support: Encouraging youth participation in parish life including youth choir, lectoring, and altar serving.

● Diverse Outreach: Tailor ministry to be welcoming to our multi-cultural youth.

2. Collaboration & Administration

● DRE Partnership: Meeting weekly with the DRE to align youth ministry with the overall Catechetical vision.

● Calendar Sync: Coordinating schedules through our parish office not to conflict with but assist in parish wide events.

● Diocesan Alignment: Attend Diocese of Knoxville youth meetings, training sessions, and conferences.

● Budgeting: Manage youth ministry budget, fundraising efforts, fee collections for trips or retreats.

3. Volunteer & Leadership Cultivation

● Core Team: Recruit, screen, train, and mentor adult volunteers (Core Team) from both cultural communities.

● Compliance: Ensure all volunteers complete the Diocese of Knoxville Safe Environment Training Requirements.

● Youth Leadership: Develop peer-led youth leadership to empower high school students.

4. Communication & Family Outreach

● Bilingual Communication: Provide all promotional materials, social media updates, and parent letters in both English and Spanish.

● Parent Partnership: Host parent meetings and provide resources to help parents form faith at home.

● Digital Presence: Maintain safe, professional, and compliant digital communication channels with youth and parents.

Qualifications and Requirements

● Faith Practice: Practicing Catholic in good standing. Demonstrating a deep love for Chirist and the Church.

● Education: Bachelors Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Youth Ministry, or a related field (or equivalent parish experience).

● Language: Bilingual proficiency highly preferred

● Experience: 2+ years of experience leading youth ministry or working with adolescents in a parish setting.

● Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication, conflict resolution, and collaborative skills.

● Compliance: Must pass a criminal background check and complete Diocesan Safe Environment Training before hiring.

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to Fr. Michael Nolan at frnolan@yahoo.com