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

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