Middle School Youth Minister

Do you have a heart for young people and a passion for helping them discover who they are in Christ? Are you energized by relational ministry, prayer, creativity, and collaboration? Our parish is seeking an enthusiastic Middle School Youth Minister to lead, inspire, and walk alongside students in Grades 6–12 as they grow in faith, community, and discipleship.

This pivotal role creates meaningful experiences where teens encounter God, feel known and valued, and are empowered to live as joyful Catholic Christians.

The Youth Minister develops and leads comprehensive faith formation and community-building programming for middle and high school youth, rooted in the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and guided by the USCCB’s Renewing the Vision and Listen, Teach, Send frameworks.

You will work closely with parish staff, volunteers, parents, and youth to cultivate a vibrant, welcoming, and Christ-centered youth ministry.

Middle School Ministry

• Develop, organize, and implement: BLAZE (Grades 6–7) and ASCEND (Grade 8) faith formation programs.
• Lead parish participation in Extreme Faith Camp, including promotion, fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and planning support.
• Plan and run:
  • Monthly Charge Nights (prayer + social nights)
  • Summer Blast events and other middle school offerings.
• Organize and promote the Prayer Corps Program, pairing parish prayer volunteers with youth for year-long intentional prayer.

Confirmation & High School Ministry (Grades 9–12)

• Collaborate with the High School Youth Minister to design and implement a one-year Confirmation program aligned with Parish and Archdiocesan guidelines.

Program Leadership & Administration

• Recruit, train, and lead core teams of youth and adults.
• Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers and chaperones.
• Create a comprehensive youth ministry calendar and coordinate with the parish-wide Faith Formation calendar.
• Schedule and manage facilities, adhering to parish procedures and timelines.
• Communicate clearly and consistently.
• Ensure full compliance with Office for the Protection of Children and Youth (OPCY) requirements.
• Manage and maintain an approved youth ministry budget.

Relational Ministry & Collaboration

• Serve as a consistent advocate and pastoral presence for youth.
• Build meaningful relationships with youth from both public and private schools.
• Help youth articulate and live out their Catholic beliefs.
• Collaborate with parish and school staff to support holistic youth formation.
• Partner with neighboring parishes to share resources, plan joint events, retreats, service projects, and mission opportunities.

Parish Life & Teamwork

• Take a leadership role in Vacation Bible School (VBS) planning and execution.
• Collaborate with Faith Formation staff to support ministry for all ages, including:
• Family formation events (GIFT nights, pancake breakfasts, etc.)
• Participate in parish-wide fundraising and formation efforts.
• Support effective use of parish technology, databases, and communication tools.
• Maintain appropriate confidentiality in all parish and ministry matters.
• Engage in ongoing professional development and ministry networks

The starting pay range for this position is $25.00-$27.00 per hour depending upon years of experience. This position offers medical and dental insurance, 403b retirement, paid time off, and other elective benefits as chosen by employee.

St. Therese is a large and established parish with solid liturgical life, established faith formation programs, a beautiful school, consecrated sisters, many volunteers, a vibrant music ministry, many volunteers and service projects and a wonderful location to be of service to Christ.  The parish/school is committed to vibrant growth by living out Jesus Christ’s call to “Go and make disciples” (Matt 28:19) through our sacramental life, prayer, catechesis, fellowship, evangelization, school, service, and financial stewardship.

• Practicing Catholic with strong knowledge and appreciation of the Catholic faith and traditions.
• Previous experience working with youth (especially grades 6-12), including planning and implementing youth events.
• 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.
• Passionate to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today.
• Must have ability to work well with people, to give clear directions, and to adapt to changing conditions. Ability to work without immediate supervision.
• Ability to foster and maintain appropriate boundaries with fellow employees, volunteers, parishioners, visitors, and vendors and to conduct oneself in a courteous and professional manner.
• Collaborative management style including demonstrated ability to work well with staff and volunteers.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership.
• Proficiency in computer technology and ability to learn and adopt to new computer systems.
• Able to pass a required background check and complete required initial training.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and references to David Bruns via email at HR@st-therese.org.