Director of Youth Ministry

Position Summary:

Saint Mary’s Catholic Church, in Richmond, VA, is seeking a full-time Director of Youth Ministry (Youth Minister), serving a parish of 2800 households, with approximately 75 confirmands each year.

Full Time Director Youth Minister job ad 2024

Key Responsibilities:

• The Director will develop and implement a comprehensive ministry program for the youth (grades 7-12) of the parish church and school community. This includes faith formation, evangelization, sacrament preparation, justice and service, and community building activities.
• The Director will plan and implement a curriculum in consultation with the pastor.
• The Director will lead the Confirmation preparation process.
• The youth minister will be responsible to recruit, train and supervise program volunteers. They will also create and facilitate leadership opportunities for parish teens post-Confirmation on the parish Youth Leadership Team and other discipleship opportunities.
• The Director will promote and organize all parish participation in Diocesan youth events and participate with the staff in parish and school activities, as needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• A master’s degree is required, preferably in Theology, Ministry, Religious Education, or a related field with three to five years of experience in Youth Ministry, paid or volunteer, is also required. A candidate with a bachelor’s degree and exemplary experience may be considered.
• The applicant must be a practicing Catholic in good standing, adhere to Catholic teaching, and demonstrate a commitment to the Church.

This position is full-time and exempt from the overtime/timekeeping provisions of the FLSA and will include weekend hours. Pay is commensurate with experience and in keeping with classifications and guidance from the Catholic Diocese of Richmond.