Youth Minister

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

Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church is seeking a faith-filled and dedicated Youth Minister to coordinate the parish youth ministry program while also teaching 8th grade religion at Mary Queen of Peace School. This part-time role is responsible for engaging and forming young people in their faith, fostering discipleship, and supporting their active participation in the life of the Church. The ideal candidate will model Christian values and inspire youth to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead the parish youth ministry program
• Plan and facilitate regular youth meetings, activities, and faith formation opportunities
• Collaborate with the pastor, parish staff, faculty, families, and the Archdiocesan Youth Office to ensure effective ministry
• Lead youth participation in programs such as the Luke 18 Retreat and Steubenville Mid-America Conference
• Teach one 8th grade religion class four days per week (approximately 45 minutes per class)
• Develop lesson plans and lead students in prayer, faith-based discussions, and religious instruction
• Assess student learning and provide timely feedback on assignments and projects
• Prepare youth for participation in Sunday Liturgies, prayer services, and service-learning activities
• Foster an environment that encourages discipleship, service, and active involvement in parish life
• Maintain communication with students, families, and parish leadership

Job Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing who supports the mission of the Church and school
• Strong knowledge of Catholic doctrine, traditions, and teachings
• Ability to engage, inspire, and relate to young people
• Excellent communication, organizational, and classroom management skills
• Teaching certification preferred but not required
• Experience in youth ministry, education, or related field preferred
• Ability to encourage responsible participation in the life and mission of the Church
• Commitment to forming young disciples of Jesus Christ
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and attend youth events as required

Core Competencies

• Discipleship and evangelization
• Communication and relationship-building
• Organization and time management
• Leadership and mentorship
• Collaboration and teamwork

Additional Information

• Part-time position
• Reports to the Pastor
• Evening and weekend hours required for ministry activities

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.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.