Parish Name: St. Stephen Catholic Church Location: 31020 Cole Grade Road, Valley Center, CA 92082 Reports to: Pastor Employment Type: Part Time, 15-20 hours per week - Afternoons/Evenings/Some Weekends FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Summary Youth ministry is devoted to faith development, spiritual formation and advocacy for youth from grades 6-12. Young adult ministry is devoted to faith development, spiritual formation and advocacy for young people ages 18 - 35 as a Youth/Young Adult Minister, you are called to: * Empower young people to live as Catholic disciples of Jesus Christ in the world today * Draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of our Catholic community. * Foster the personal and spiritual growth of each young person. * Challenge the minds and conscience of the young to dive deep into the truth of faith. Primary Responsibilities: * Hold two youth groups per week, one for Middle School youth and one for High School youth. * Recruit youth leaders/core team members within the youth to assist in maintaining adequate supervision, provide safety and help with planned activities. * Visit Valley Center High School once a week and collaborate with the school to empower the youth of our St. Stephen community. * Plan, organize and supervise retreats including Year 1 & Year 2 Confirmation Retreats. * Grow Young Adult group to foster a Catholic fellowship. * Provide opportunities for fellowship and faith formation for adults 18-35 and meet with them once a week. * Establish and facilitate a Young Adult Ministry Leadership Team, which is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive program * Developing a systematic and intentional plan for young adult catechesis that utilizes a creative variety of formats, settings, and timeframes. * Fostering the involvement of young adults in the life of the parish, including serving on various parish committees and being involved in parish activities. * Participate and teach with Confirmation program. Qualifications: * Active member of a Catholic Parish * Self-motivated individual with "vision" for Youth and Young Adult Ministry * Ability to teach and live witness to Catholic faith and values effectively * Ability to establish and maintain good rapport with young people and their families * Willingness to further education/development in areas of Youth Ministry, Catholic faith, etc. * College degree or working towards a degree, Youth Specialty Courses, Ministry experience * Certificate in Catechetical Ministry * Compliant with Diocesan policies, safe environment/child protection requirements and pass a background check * Good communication and decision-making skills * Administrative capabilities-organization, computer, and social media skills * Fluency in Spanish not necessary but beneficial * Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to remain in an office at a computer workstation and access information from a computer and use a phone system. The employee is required to be mobile to, from, and within the office, as well as maneuver throughout the facility to attend meetings, briefings, and other work-related events. The employee may be required to conduct trips to, from, and within various city and county-wide locations to attend meetings or events. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Please note this position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. St. Stephen, as part of the Catholic Diocese of San Diego, is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, genetics, disability, age or veteran status. How to Apply: Interested and qualified applicants should Apply Here