Youth Ministry Assistant

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

St. Gianna Catholic Church is seeking a faith-filled, energetic, and relational leader to serve as our Assistant Youth Minister. This position focuses on accompanying and evangelizing parish youth, helping them grow into lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ within the Catholic Church.



 
This role will assist the Director of Youth Ministry grow the parish youth ministry program. The ideal candidate will have a passion for sharing the Catholic faith, building authentic relationships, and creating opportunities for teens to encounter Christ through prayer, community, service, formation, and the sacramental life of the Church.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate weekly youth ministry gatherings and events
• Foster authentic relationships with teens and families through consistent presence and engagement
• Create opportunities for prayer, discipleship, retreats, service, fellowship, and faith formation
• Encourage teens toward a deeper sacramental life and active participation in the Church
• Assist with coordination of retreats, conferences, social outings, and service opportunities, including participation in the Steubenville STL Mid-America Conference and other regional events
• Ensure all activities comply with Archdiocesan safe environment and youth protection policies

Job Requirements

• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church
• Strong knowledge of and fidelity to Catholic teachings and traditions
• Demonstrated passion for evangelization and youth ministry
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
• Comfortable using technology, social media, and communication tools to engage youth and families
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage multiple ministry activities and events
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends as required
• Must complete all Archdiocesan requirements, including background check and safe environment training

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.



 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.