What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Minister position at HARTFORD ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN CORP?
As a missionary disciple of Jesus Christ, Youth Ministers of Saint Bridget of Sweden Parish are responsible for working with the Director of Faith Formation and the Pastoral Team to build and maintain a vibrant community of teens who want to live-out their faith
Essential Functions:
· Evangelizing young people and their families
· Assist with large parish projects and encourage youth to participate; projects include but are not limited to: parish picnic and mid-summer movie night
· In conjunction with the Director of Faith Formation, coordinate the Confirmation Preparation program
· Organize retreat experiences and days of prayer for the youth
· Plan and organize an annual mission trip for the youth or similar experience
· Maintain necessary office and program records, including a log of activities and time
· Build a core team of adult volunteers who can assist in ministry
· Ensure all adult volunteers have met diocesan Safe Environment guidelines
· Keep the parish faith community informed of the youth ministry activities and goals
· Prepare and produce advertisements for youth ministry meetings and youth events
· Coordinate community volunteer service hour opportunities for parish youth
· Develop a relationship with parents that are conductive to open communication between parents and youth
· Recruit, train, and assign youth leaders
· Coordinate participation in diocesan sponsored programs
· Serve as an advisor and support to youth leaders
· Complete grant applications and reviews for youth ministry
· Set annual goals and objectives for each program offered
· In conjunction with the Director of Faith Formation, develop high school and middle school youth groups
· Develop a Fellowship of Christian Athletes program or a similar program for our youth
· May be asked to perform other duties and is willing to assume other responsibilities as directed