St. Jude Parish is seeking a passionate Catholic disciple of Jesus Christ to serve as a full-time Director of Youth Ministry and Adult Formation. What You’ll Do As the Director of Youth and Adult Discipleship, you will lead efforts to help the faithful deepen their relationship with Jesus and His Church. You’ll bring new energy and innovation to our youth ministry by organizing engaging events and outreach efforts that resonate with today’s young people as well as establish and lead catechetical programs to grow the knowledge and excite adults to learn more about the faith.
You’ll take every opportunity to meet the faithful at Mass, parish activities, schools, and in the wider community, building relationships that foster trust and spiritual growth. When you’re not planning and running events, you’ll build a core team of volunteers that guide and accompany young people to become active participants in the life of the Church, helping them grow as missionary disciples. You will also empower people of all ages to grow in this way.
By fostering an engaged community, you'll help ensure that our Sunday Masses are vibrant expressions of faith and worship.
As an essential part of the pastoral team, reporting to the Pastor, you will contribute to various parish projects that bring life to the Church.
Qualifications
Outgoing and engaging personality
Experience with youth ministry or other formation programs (e.g., NET Ministries, Life Teen, etc.)
An appropriate understanding of today’s youth culture and experience
Bachelor’s degree or higher in theology, evangelization, or a related field
To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Father Brendan Dawson, [email protected]. In your cover letter, tell us why you feel called to this position and how your experience makes you the right fit.