Description

A Teen Administrative Assistant is responsible for tending to the needs of the parish’s youth by first and foremost setting an example of Christian discipleship. The Teen Administrative Assistant is to accompany the youth of the parish and help them understand their Catholic faith while providing them an opportunity to enter more deeply into their relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Communication:

• Actively works with the Parish Catechetical Leader to determine appropriate curriculum.
• Participates in parish staff meetings, keeping the pastor and other staff current on youth ministry activities and concerns.
• Keeps the parish community informed of youth ministry activities and goals.
• Communicates and cooperates with other parishes and diocesan organizations.
• Supervises and coordinates scheduling of youth events and activities.
• Keeps parents informed of youth ministry activities and invites youth and parents to participate.

Program Development and Relationships:

• Assists in the preparation of liturgical celebrations for youth (reconciliation, confirmation, liturgies for retreats and special youth events).
• Develops a healthy relationship with both parents and youth alike. 
• Provides service opportunities for the youth.
• Helps youth to discern their gifts and how best to use them in the ministries of their parish communities.
• Develops peer ministry to assist in retreats, service opportunities, and prayer experiences.

Recruitment and Training:

• Recruits, trains, assigns and evaluates the youth volunteers. 
• Ensures that all adult leaders/advisors comply with diocesan safety regulations (i.e., finger printing/criminal background check).

Administration:

• Initiates ways of gathering data on the needs, interests, attitudes and beliefs of youth.
• Plans, organizes and implements programs/experiences that meet the needs/interests of youth.
• Maintains necessary office and program records, including a log of activities and times.
• Able to navigate different programs (Word, Google Docs, etc.) 
• Sets annual goals and objectives for youth ministry and middle school ministry.

Professional and Personal Development:

• Attend recommended diocesan workshops, conferences, and retreats.

Requirements

•  High school diploma or equivalent.
• Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. 
• Church employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. 
• Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the diocese.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods of time, lift at least 40 pounds, walk, bend, crouch, talk, feel, grasp, hear and perform repetitive motions of the hands, wrists, and arms. 
• Able to work Sunday nights (youth ministry) as well as Thursday nights (middle school ministry).