Lumen Christi Catholic Formation – Middle School Youth Minister

Do you have a heart for young people and a passion for accompanying them as they discover who they are in Christ? Are you energized by relational ministry, prayer, creativity, and collaboration? Lumen Christi Catholic Formation is seeking an enthusiastic Middle School Youth Minister to grow a ministry which students in grades 6–8 have opportunities to encounter God, build that relationship, and have community.

Be part of the Catholic Formation team at Lumen Christi Parish, sharing the love and light of Christ.

Position Summary

The Middle School Youth Minister is responsible for growing a comprehensive youth ministry program to guide all middle school students in the parish’s geographic bounds through the process of evangelization and catechesis. This position partners with the high school youth minister, together building a collaborative ministry with a precatechumenate model in mind.  
The Middle School Youth Minister participates as a member of the Catholic Formation team, working closely with the Director of Catholic Formation, and assists with other formation ministries discerned by the team. The position reports to the Director of Catholic Formation and operates with latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. Daily tasks include the planning and implementation of all weekly programs and special events for the Middle School Ministry. Responsibilities include regular communication with parents along with the recruitment and development of volunteer Core Teams for the ministry. The Middle School Youth Minister also assists in sacrament preparation for children and youth seeking sacraments outside of the norms and OCIA adapted for children and teens.  

Key Responsibilities:

Middle School Ministry 

• Build meaningful relationships with youth from both public and private schools.
• Elevate & grow a comprehensive middle school youth ministry program for students grades 6-8; including Catholic Formation nights, youth group, retreats, bible study, and other innovated mission driven ministries
• Coordinate summer outreach trips, including promotion, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and planning support
• Recruit and actively develop a core team of youth and adults to help plan, prepare, and lead dynamic formation and youth nights for our middle school students
• Create a comprehensive youth ministry calendar and coordinate with the parish-wide Catholic Formation calendar
• Schedule and manage facilities, adhering to parish procedures and timelines
• Communicate clearly and consistently 
• Ensure full compliance with Safe Environment requirements for all adult volunteers
• Manage and maintain an approved youth ministry budget

Sacramental Formation and OCIA Adapted for Children and Teens

• Work with the Director of Catholic Formation implementing and growing OCIA adapted for children and teens 
• Coordinate sacrament preparation for children and youth seeking sacraments outside of the norms
• Assist with Confirmation retreats and Liturgy as needed, working closely with the high school youth minister

Parish Life & Teamwork

• Assist and collaborate with the high school youth minister; mutually supporting a robust vision for Youth Ministry grades 6-12
• Collaborate with Catholic Formation team to support family & intergenerational ministry
  Serve as a leader during Vacation Bible School (VBS); directed by the Child Ministry Coordinator
• Collaborate with parish and school staff to support holistic youth formation
• Support effective use of parish technology, databases, and communication tools
  Work closely with the Catholic Formation General Assistant to maintain necessary paperwork for middle school ministry functions, including promotional materials, permission slips, and volunteer forms
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in all parish and ministry matters
• Attend weekly Catholic Formation meetings, monthly all staff meetings, and staff retreats (Advent, & Lent)
• Engage in ongoing professional development and ministry networks

Education, Training and/or Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic, in good standing, with strong knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic faith and traditions
• Able to meet and maintain Safe Environment requirements 
  Understanding of and commitment to the teachings and values of the Roman Catholic
• Church as found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and other recognized sources of authentic Catholic Tradition.
• Must have ability to work well with people, to give clear directions, and to adapt to changing conditions. 
• Ability to work without immediate supervision
• Proficiency in computer technology and ability to learn and adopt to new computer systems
• Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies or Youth Ministry; or similar experience in ministry preferred

Work Environment and Availability

Because this is a ministry of presence and accompaniment, the person in this position is required to maintain a flexible work schedule that will include dependable office hours and multiple evenings per week, weekends, and special occasions.

Compensation

Type: Full-time .92 FTE role with flexible, annualized scheduling
Notes: We offer competitive salary and benefits
 

ADA Physical Requirements 

• The employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods; use hands; reach with hands and arms
• Close vision is required for paperwork and computer
• Able to utilize computer keyboard, monitor, and telephone
• This role functions in an office environment and uses standard office equipment
  Ability to lift 20 pounds

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To Apply

Send resume, cover letter and job application (click here to download) to: Meaghan Turner, Director of Catholic Formation [email protected].