Dallas, TX

Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Youth Ministry, make decisions about the direction of the high school youth ministry program as a whole.  This includes retreats, youth nights, and all other high school ministry events throughout the year.

High School Youth Programs

Alongside staff, adult volunteers and teens, coordinate all ministry programming surrounding high school youth and their families utilizing the  gifts and talents of individuals in the community so that ministry programming is aligned with the purpose and mission of St. Gabriel and meets the standards for youth ministry and formation set forth by the Diocese of Dallas.

Ministry with Youth & Families

Through intentional relational ministry with youth, families and adult volunteers, foster a youth culture of discipleship within the parish that moves each member toward deeper relationship with Jesus which is reflected in their involvement in the life of the Church and service in the larger community.

Assist Director of Youth Ministry

Assist Director of Youth Ministry in the wide variety of parish/youth activities throughout the year while co-coordinating the recruitment, training, supporting, and evaluating of volunteers in the youth ministry program.

Assist Youth Ministry Staff in team roles

Support youth ministry staff in marketing efforts through various tools (including website, social media, flyers and mailings), in creating yearly  budget, in yearly registration and orientation efforts and in maintaining & creating databases.

St. Gabriel Staff

• Implement Diocesan and Parish policies and guidelines (inc. Safe Environment)
• Establish and maintain scheduled office hours to meet full time position ministry need.
• Assist the staff when needed as schedule and skills permit

Required Qualifications
 College degree or post-secondary courses
 Active in the Roman Catholic faith community and knowledgeable about Catholicism
 Be full of the joy of the Lord, energetic, self-directed, and creative
 Possess the skills, abilities and experience to develop a ministry that meets the diverse
needs of the parish youth and their families
 Comfortable to be an up-front leader in a group of adults and youth
 PC skills (file management, database management, word processing, website
maintenance, graphics & publications)
 Ability to set priorities and organize work effectively and efficiently
 Ability to work as a team player with staff, volunteers, and diocese personnel
 Ability to honor and maintain confidentiality
 Ability to communicate effectively with youth and adults through verbal and written
means
 Flexible work schedule including nights and weekends
Preferred
 Possess musical skills with the ability to lead praise and worship music
Working Environment
While this position mostly takes place during regular parish business hours, it requires frequent evenings  and/or weekend work and offers flexibility and compensatory time. The working environment characteristics  described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential
functions of this job. The noise level is usually quiet to moderately loud.
Performance Reviews
Completed on semi-annual basis by Coordinator of Youth Ministry with input from Pastor, Worship Director, and committee leaders and members who are directly serviced by this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands; and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by team members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees
assigned to this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

About St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish

“We are gathered to be fed by Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. We are sent forth to know, love and serve Him always, everywhere, and in everyone.” – St Gabriel’s Mission Statement.

Learn More: http://stgabriel.org/

Video: http://vimeo.com/79311439

How to Apply

Name and Title: Lori Miller, Director of Youth Ministry
Phone: 972-542-7170 ext 226
Fax: 972-542-7756
Email: lmiller@stgabriel.org

How to submit resume: Mail, Drop-off at location, Fax, Email