St. Joseph the Worker/Holy Family Parish Cluster in Mankato, MN is seeking a Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church, with an active and faithful Catholic life. The primary responsibility of the Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry is to administer (design, develop, direct, communicate and evaluate) the Parish Faith Formation Program. A theology degree is preferred, but not required. Competence with a teaching, supervisory, and ministry role is a must. This is a full-time, salaried position, which reports directly to the pastor. Applicant will start the position in September, 2023. Training with current director is available this summer if desired by applicant. Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter and resume to [email protected].

St. Joseph the Worker/Holy Family Parish Cluster
Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Job Description

The position of Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry is a full-time, 12 months a year position. The candidate must be a practicing Catholic, in good standing with the Church, with an active and faithful Catholic life.

The Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry reports directly to the pastor. As a member of the parish staff, the Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry works with other staff members and fellow parishioners to foster and maintain a working environment where worship, prayer, and learning are primary.

Responsibilities: The principle responsibility of the Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry is to administer (design, develop, direct, communicate and evaluate) the Parish Faith Formation Program for the members of the SJWHF Cluster. The responsibilities of the Director of Faith Formation and Youth Ministry include, but are not limited to:

• Direct catechetical programs for the cluster parishes. Collaboratively develop, maintain and evaluate curriculum with appropriate materials for each stage of faith development.
• Prepare and monitor yearly calendar, coordinating with all local school and community calendars.
• Direct youth ministry initiatives for the cluster including Vacation Bible School, Youth Masses, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, etc.
• Schedules faith formation opportunities for children and parents within the Faith Formation Program calendar.
• Coordinate the Safe Environment program for the cluster and implement policies.
• Oversee budget for all expenses related to the Parish Faith Formation Program. Follows the budgetary procedures as set by the pastor, parish finance committee and parish bookkeeper.
• Recruit, orient and provide ongoing professional training and spiritual development for the Parish Faith Formation catechists.
• Keep informed of developments directed towards improving parish faith formation education through attendance at conferences, workshops and continuing education opportunities.

• Commitment to work in a collaborative and ecclesial manner.
• Ability to organize and animate volunteers.
• Facility with computers and the use of social media for evangelization.
• Commitment to ongoing personal spiritual growth and theological education.
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent language and communication skills required.
• Ability to manage repetitive tasks with little or no supervision.

Compensation: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time salaried position. Director will be eligible for full benefits.

Interested and qualified candidates should email a cover letter with resume to: 423 W 7th Street, Mankato, MN 56001 Email: [email protected]