Job Opportunities

Posted 2/22/23
The Archdiocese of Indianapolis, located in downtown Indianapolis, is hiring an onsite full time (Monday-Thursday) Director of Youth Ministry. The Director of Youth Ministry serves as the leader of and support to Youth Ministries and Ministers throughout the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The ideal candidate is passionate about youth, creating a vision for youth ministry that considers the cultural, developmental, and spiritual diversity of Catholic Adolescents and their families. The Director of Youth Ministry provides support to parishes and communities to empower youth to live as disciples of Jesus Christ and engagement in the life of the Catholic faith community

Responsibilities:

• Models Christian discipleship and ensures that initiatives and programs are developed within a context that promotes growth in faith and maturing spiritually.

• Leads adults and youth, providing them with inspiration, direction, resources, personal witness, and vision

• Is passionate about the needs for youth, serving as a advocate for youth and youth ministry

• Responsible for direct oversight of Office of Youth Ministry Staff

• Creates and maintains annual budget

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Professed and practicing Catholic familiar with Catholic Church teachings as they apply to youth

• Committed to supporting leadership of colleagues

• Excellent planning and organizational skills

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks

Education, Training & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology or a related field, Master’s degree preferred.

• At least 3 years of management experience

• At least 3 years parish youth ministry experience, understanding the development needs of youth

Please forward all cover letters and resumes to psifuentes@archindy.org.