Youth Minister

Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church

Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church
3700 Canyon Road
Los Alamos, NM 87544
Telephone: 505-662-6193

505-662-6331

email: ihmcc@cybermesa.com

Employment Opportunity:
Youth Minister

PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to implement the parish’s commitment to quality youth ministry in a comprehensive manner. This includes the elements of catechesis, spirituality, liturgy, evangelization, social advocacy, community building, and counseling by presenting the Catholic faith to our youth drawing on the LIFE TEEN Model and encouraging their growth through the study of and participation in scripture, prayer, fellowship, and service.

IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH FACTS

A large active and youth ministry supportive parish
Pastoral staff holds youth ministry as a first order priority & is eager to help implement programs in anyway possible
Diverse community of 1,100 families with ~ 100 youth in the program
One of the most educated counties in the US
Minutes away from good mountain hiking, biking, and skiing
Seasonal big band dance fundraisers are a good way to have fun and get the high school to come to your turf
Located adjacent to the High School, which provides many opportunities for relational ministry fundraisers
Program runs from mid-August through May, with summer activities as determined by the youth minister, and breaks generally occur when school is not in session

BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION

Must be deeply committed to the teachings of Holy Mother Church
Provide spiritual guidance to teens
Manage time and energy efficiently
Able to lead and grow existing CORE team
Plan and implement Sunday night Life Nights
Lead & plan summer programs and retreats
Organize service projects and fun activities for Confirmation students and jr/sr high youth
Provide administrative support, such as filing, mailings, researching and data entry
Prepare & manage youth budget
Lead and plan fundraisers

GENERAL DUTIES
Under general direction from the lead deacon and parish priest, fully operate a youth ministry for grades 9 through 12, and assist with fun activities for 7^th and 8^th graders.

Direct, plan, & teach (as needed) the Pre- and Confirmation programs and other youth gatherings under the Life Teen program.

Coordinate the annual youth trips to

Honduras

, Catholic Heart Work Camp, and Steubenville Conferences, and annual service projects like the Living Stations of the Cross and Angel Tree Christmas gift gathering and distribution.

Coordinate annual confirmation and other necessary retreats.

Form and nurture a core team of adult sponsors to assist with the various weekly Life Teen and Confirmation classes and conduct meetings as required.

Prepare and execute budget for all youth related activities, prepare and present budget to finance committee, track, and log expenses.

Form relationships with area youth leaders to partner and conduct activities with them.

Inform teens and parents about events and requirements via email, snail mail, and phone.

Be able to perform at a high level of accountability with minimal guidance from pastoral staff.

Perform other duties as required by Priest and or lead Deacon.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
College graduate;

Applicant must be a full, active participating adult of the Catholic Faith in good standing with the Church and must be committed to the interior life and centered on the Eucharist.

Minimum 21 years of age (Church insurance policy);

One year as youth minister, three years as Core member, or equivalent credentials (may be waived with adequate theological training)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Word and Excel;

Ability to form a good working relationship with youth, parents, clergy, and church staff;

Possession of or ability to obtain all necessary required diocesan youth certifications within first 30 days of employment;

Possession of or ability to obtain valid drivers license within first 30 days of employment;

Demonstrated ability to prepare a fiscally responsible budget for the program;

Demonstrated trustworthiness with money and youth;

Aptitude to teach on the Theology of the Body, the history salvation throughout the Bible, and Catholic Apologetics topics.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Post-graduate Class work involving youth, young adult ministry, counseling or other related field;

Life Teen training;

Experience with Microsoft Publisher and Quick Books.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
Consistent with qualifications and experience.

Employment date ASAP

Please send a cover letter and resume with 3 references to:
ihmyouth@cybermesa.com

Or Snail Mail @
IHM Youth Ministry
3700 Canyon Rd
Los Alamos NM 87544