High School Parish Youth Minister St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Gates Mills, Ohio, is seeking a faith-filled, joyful, highly-motivated, full-time high school youth minister to “love” our teens into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The High School Youth Minister is responsible for overseeing all aspects of high school youth ministry at a dynamic parish serving 1,600 families by leading a parish youth ministry program. Why St. Francis of Assisi? Best patron saint ever! Enthusiastic pastor and supportive staff Strong school and PSR programs through 8th grade Building youth ministry is a primary focus Youth focused Mass Core team support Great Teen Discipleship Leaders Involved parental support Openness to growth and change Responsibilities: Serve on pastoral staff and integrate youth ministry into parish life Create a Eucharistic and Marian centered youth program Be a relational minister who goes out to meet teens where they are Run Confirmation preparation by working with day school and PSR to help eighth graders transition into high school youth ministry. Confirmation preparation is in seventh and eighth grade Integrate youth ministry as an essential part of the parish and not an entity in itself Ongoing recruitment, training, supervision, support, and inspire Core Team and other volunteers (e.g. tech support, life support) Plan, implement, and evaluate weekly events in line with the USCCB and Diocese of Cleveland catechetical norms Create opportunities/programs for parents of high school youth throughout the year Work together with neighboring parishes and core members in providing fall and spring retreats for the teens Plan and implement ways other than the life nights for continued growth, e.g. bible study, book discussion, other mid-week prayer, or learning opportunities for teens Assist in aspects of youth Mass Collaborate with Life Teen Music Ministry in planning Sunday Liturgy Invite and train teens for Liturgical ministries Promote and publicize youth ministry through social media, the parish website, parish newsletter, Sunday bulletin, and digital signage Supervise youth ministry budget along with the pastor Serve as Group Leader for annual conferences, i.e. Steubenville Summer Youth Conference, LTLC, CYSC, Camps Provide opportunities for teens to grow in faith and community during the summer Work with middle school and highschool volunteers for VBS Promote teen leadership Develop and support youth ministry fundraisers for events and programs Stays spiritually healthy through drawing strength from the Eucharist, makes an annual retreat and attends youth ministry gatherings, continuing education – attend ongoing training to stay current on youth ministry best practices. Explore possibilities of working in conjunction with neighboring parishes Build and maintain a spirit of service through consistent service opportunities for high school youth in conjunction with the parish community Other duties as assigned by the pastor

Requirements: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is necessary in a field related to youth and/or theology The candidate must pass background screening and Diocese of Cleveland Virtus training Salary is commensurate with experience Position is available to begin this summer and/or fall Send resume to the Pastor at frsteveflynn@gmail.com www.stfrancisgm.org