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Pastoral Assistant Youth Ministry
Saint Stephen the Martyr
13055 SE 192^nd St. Renton, WA 98055

Full Time
Posted 10/14/2022

Saint Stephen the Martyr, in Renton Washington, has an immediate opening for a full-time Pastoral Assistant for Youth Ministry. The youth minister leads the junior and high school parish ministry. We seek a person with a passion for leading youth and their families by accompanying them on a journey to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and full participation in the Church. The candidate should be able to articulate their vision and implementation plan for a robust parish youth ministry. The youth minister will be part of a collaborative team of volunteers and staff, that together live out the vision of our parish: Sharing the Transforming Light of Christ.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a vision for youth ministry that is aligned with the Catholic Church and parish visions.
• Develop and implement activities including, but not limited to, retreats, religious education, socials, recreation/athletic activities, outreach service programs, and worship/adoration opportunities.
• Recruit and train pastoral assistants and volunteers as needed.
• Provide guidance, resources, and curriculum to help parents engage and provide faith formation to their youth at home.
• Coordinates and directs a volunteer team for the Confirmation program.
• Works with the pastoral and administrative leaders to develop a budget required to accomplish the ministry vision.

• An active Catholic who embraces Catholic doctrine and theology.
• A bachelor’s Degree in a related field, a degree in Pastoral Ministry/Theology, or comparable experience in youth ministry or related field.
• A self-motivated, effective communicator and organizer.

Excellent benefits, salary DOE.

Please send your resume to [email protected]

If you are currently between positions, or fresh out of school, we may be able to provide you with a short-term position in which your skills can be honed and grown.   As a large, vibrant community of faith our services and operations require a vast diversity of skills.  Here is a sample:

• Social work -- case workers, food bank donation coordinator, counseling
• Technology -- A / V system expansion,  IT support, webmaster 
• Facilities management -- energy audit, crew coordination
• Marketing -- copy writing, graphic arts, fundraising
• Education --- teaching, resource coordination

Could your resume benefit from two to six months of volunteer serviice in one of these roles?  Your efforts would serve the greater good, and to allow you to further discover your God-given talents. 

Volunteers are vital for any church to respond to the many needs around it.  We can craft a volunteer position that provides on-the-job type experience, supervision, and performance feedback.