Youth MinisterSt. Bronislava Catholic Church - Plover, WI, a parish of 1,800 families in beautiful Central Wisconsin!IMMEDIATE OPENING!Description: The parish seeks an individual with a passion for the Catholic faith who will provide spiritually uplifting leadership to our middle and high school ministries and formation programs. Youth Ministry emphasizes growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ and outreach that provides opportunities for fellowship, service, and faith formation. This full-time, full-year position is for a high-energy person with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who is well-organized, a self-starter, and a solid leader with a collaborative spirit.Key Responsibilities:Continue to build and to grow our existing youth ministry, youth formation, and post-Confirmation programs for our middle and high school youth. This includes youth events and programs within the parish, schools, and the community.Prepare high school youth for the Sacrament of Confirmation using a two-year formation model.Provide opportunities for participation in youth retreats, conferences, pilgrimages, and field trips.Organize and manage youth program fundraising initiatives.Recruit, train, and support core teams of adults and youth leaders to work with various aspects of youth ministry and catechesis. Foster parental involvement in youth ministry and sacramental preparation.Cultivate and maintain communication with, and involvement in, local networks of professional peers, area middle/high school contacts and campus ministers, and the Diocesan youth office, for collaboration efforts, as support, and as youth ministry resources.Work with the parish pastoral team to train youth for participation in the Liturgy as readers, servers, musicians, hospitality, and other roles as appropriate.Maintain a high degree of visibility and have an active role within the parish at major parish events, weekend Masses and Holy Days, and activities where teens are present.Formulate and implement evangelization programs for youth presently not actively involved in the Church.Attend meetings with staff, faith formation team, volunteers, parish members and the community, as needed, to represent the youth of St. Bronislava parish.Contribute to annual programming plans, departmental budgets, and program/event record maintenance.Must be willing to perform other duties as assigned.Qualifications:Must be a practicing Catholic committed to living a life consistent with the teachings of the Catholic Church.Have outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; collaborative leadership qualities. Prior experience in volunteering in or leading a Catholic youth ministry program.The ideal applicant will have a unique combination of energy, maturity, a passion for introducing teens to a Christ-centered life, excellent social and organizational abilities, and a sense of humor.Experience using Life Teen and Edge resources and principles.Technological proficiency and a strong knowledge of social media best practices and trends are required.Bilingual in English and Spanish, a plus.Praise and Worship musical experience helpful but not necessary.Degree in Ministry, Catholic Studies, Theology, Certificate in Youth Ministry and prior experience preferred.Must complete training in the Diocese of LaCrosse Protect and Heal program.Compensation and Benefits:Full-time position with flexible schedule requiring evenings and weekends. This position is salaried, commensurate with education and experience.Application deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024. Please send resume and references to: YOUTH MINISTRY POSITION, Saint Bronislava Parish, PO Box 158, Plover, WI ******** . Telephone: Email: [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING]
