As of August 12, 2008, the following positions are currently open:
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Position Opening Title: |
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH & FORMATION MINISTER |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
Church of the Epiphany |
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Address: |
1900 – 111th Avenue NW |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Coon Rapids, MN 55433 |
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Contact: |
Katie Gebhard |
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Tel: |
763-862-4335 |
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763-862-4303 |
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Job Description: (click here for a complete position description)
Provide opportunities for youth in grades 9-12 to continue developing the social, spiritual, and formational and outreach aspects of their lives.
Coordinate and implement the LifeNight session on Sunday nights and a more formal catechetical program on Wednesday nights Coordinate the Confirmation program
Qualifications:
Deep faith, love for teens and a sense of humor B.A. Degree in theology/religious studies, education or equivalency
3 years full time parish experience at this level
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Salary: |
TBD |
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Work Commitment: |
Fulltime; 40 hours per week |
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Demographics: |
16,777 people; 5264 Households |
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Suburban |
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Application Deadline: |
August 29, 2008 |
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ASAP |
**updated 08/12/2008
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Position Opening Title: |
YOUTH MINISTER |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
Our Lady of Grace |
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Address: |
5071 Eden Avenue |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Edina, MN 55436 |
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Contact: |
Robin Loch |
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Tel: |
952-929-3317 |
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Fax: |
952-929-4612 |
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Job Description:
Our Lady of Grace is a vibrant suburban parish of 2500 families. The parish is seeking an energized individual to serve as Youth Minister. This individual will provide Catholic leadership and guidance to the youth of Our Lady of Grace via small group formation, religious events, social activities, service and mission projects, and one-to-one contact. The primary area of focus includes a middle school (grades 6-8) and high school relational ministry, as well as planning and coordinating the 9th Grade Confirmation program. Effectiveness in bringing scriptural, liturgical and catechetical insight to youth is an essential aspect of this ministry. We are looking for a youth minister who is a witness to both Christ and the Church. This youth ministry position will work in cooperation with a second experienced youth minister who is already in place.
Qualifications:
An ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritize and multi-task and follow direction. A Bachelors degree in theology, religious studies, or a related field is required. Experience and/or graduate degree is desired.
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Salary: |
$30-$39,000 DOQ |
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Work Commitment: |
Full time; 12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
2400 Households; 7500 people |
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Suburban |
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Application Deadline: |
Until Filled |
Start Date: |
Immediate |
**updated 8/4/2008
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Position Opening Title: |
SENIOR HIGH MINISTRY COORDINATOR/ YOUTH MINISTRY |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
St. Therese of Deephaven |
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Address: |
18323 Minnetonka Blvd |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Deephaven/Wayzata, MN 55391 |
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Contact: |
Lauri Becker |
Email: |
lbecker@st-therese.org |
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Tel: |
952-261-0566 |
Web address: |
www.st-therese.org |
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Fax: |
952-261-0585 |
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Brief Job Description:
The role of the Coordinator is to develop and coordinate the catechetical and Confirmation components for grades 9-12 and to develop and coordinate the social and service activities for youth ministry in 7-8th and 9-12th grades. As a member of the Faith Formation Staff, he/she will collaborate with other staff in developing and implementing family events.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies or comparable experience, Masters preferred. • An understanding of adolescent and adult learning theory and it’s application to catechesis
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Salary: |
TBD |
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Work Commitment: |
Fulltime; 40 hours per week; 12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
1499 Households;4713 People |
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Suburban |
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Application Deadline: |
Until Filled |
Start Date: |
August 2008 |
**updated June 17, 2008
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Position Opening Title: |
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
Church of St. Joseph |
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Address: |
8701 - 36th Avenue North |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
New Hope, MN 55427 |
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Contact: |
John Olson |
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Tel: |
763-544-3352 |
Web address: |
www.stjosephparish.com |
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Fax: |
763-544-3435 |
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Job Description:
Responsibilities include a Sunday night youth ministry program, confirmation program, youth retreats, summer mission trips, and peer ministry program. We seek a candidate who shows enthusiasm, is energetic, creative, and has good relational skills with youth and their families. While modeling an active faith life through prayer and service, the candidate must also know how to work with and train volunteers.
Qualifications:
A Bachelors degree in theology, religious studies, or a related field is requires. Experience and/or graduate degree is desired.
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Work Commitment: |
Fulltime; 40 hours per week; 12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
2400 Households; 7500 People |
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Suburban |
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Application Deadline: |
Until Filled |
Start Date: |
August 8, 2008 |
**updated 7/9/2008
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Position Opening Title: |
YOUTH MINISTRY COORDINATOR |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
Church of St. Stephen |
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Address: |
525 Jackson Street |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Anoka, MN 55303 |
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Contact: |
Rose Lundrigan |
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Tel: |
763-712-7474 |
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Fax: |
763-421-4230 |
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Job Description: (click her for complete position description)
Plan and implement small group formation program for 9th,10th and 11th grade students. Coordinate large group formation sessions, retreats, and service projects. Plan and implement the confirmation program for 11th grade students. Lead middle school and high school youth group. Plan and lead summer high school mission trip. Plan service and social opportunities for 6-12th grade students. Coordinate softball program for 9-12th grade students.
Qualifications:
BA in theology or related field. MA preferred. Three to five years experience.
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Work Commitment: |
Fulltime; 40 hours per week; 12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
4200 Households; 12,500 people |
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Suburban |
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Application Deadline: |
August 8, 2008 |
Start Date: |
September 2, 2008 |
**updated 7/9/2008
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Position Opening Title: |
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
St. Anastasia Catholic Community |
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Address: |
460 Lake Street SW |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Hutchinson, MN 55350 |
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Contact: |
Lori Thul |
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Tel: |
320-587-6507 |
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Fax: |
320-234-6756 |
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Brief Job Description: (click here for complete job description)
The Director of Youth Ministry is responsible for developing a parish based pastoral ministry with youth to achieve 3 goals: 1) to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; 2) to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; 3) to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person. (Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry, National Conference of Catholic Bishops)
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include: practicing Roman Catholic, experience working with youth; computer, communication, and organizational skills; able to work evenings/weekends when needed. Prefer BA in religious studies and youth ministry experience. Send letter and resume to YM Search Committee, St. Anastasia, 460 Lake St SW, Hutchinson, MN 55350. Full Job description can be viewed online at www.stanastasia.net.
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Salary: |
OPEN |
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Work Commitment: |
40 hours per week;12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
1100 Households; 3000 people |
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Rural |
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Application Deadline: |
OPEN |
Start Date: |
ASAP |
**updated 6/16/2008
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Position Opening Title: |
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY FOR MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
Church of St. Henry |
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Address: |
1001 East 7th Street |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Monticello, MN 55362 |
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Contact: |
Kathy Metzger |
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Tel: |
763-271-3072 |
Web address: |
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Fax: |
763-295-6333 |
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Brief Job Description:
To assist the Pastor in meeting the objectives of the parish by providing spiritual and social opportunities for the parish's young people from 6th to 12th grades, to include regular gatherings, monthly activities and appropriate catechesis. Works with the Pastor, Directors of Religious Education and parish volunteers providing vision and coordination for the parish's ministry to young people.
Qualifications:
Practicing Roman Catholic, fluent in Spanish (preferred), five years experience in youth ministry, preferred undergraduate degree in theology and/or youth ministry or related field; demonstrated knowledge of Catholic theology and faith formation; able to pass a background check, must have valid driver's license.
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Salary: |
DOQ |
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Work Commitment: |
20 hours per week; 12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
1000 households; 3000 People |
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Suburban |
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Application Deadline: |
Until Filled |
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Open; by September 2008 |
**updated 6/10/2008
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Position Opening Title: |
YOUTH MINISTER |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
St. Patrick Parish |
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Address: |
1500 Vine Street |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Hudson, WI 54016 |
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Contact: |
Fr. John Parr |
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Tel: |
715-381-5120 |
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Brief Job Description:
The Youth Minister will work collaboratively with the Parish Youth Commission, Diocesan office of Christian Formation and pastor in establishing, planning and implementing the Church’s ministry outlined in “Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry” as promulgated by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The person will minister primarily to middle school and high school youth.
This person will have a passion to serve youth. Work in cooperation with schools, churches and organizations in serving the young people of the parish. Administer faith formation for grades 9-12 in accordance with the parish curriculum and in collaboration with the Faith Formation Director. This person will also work well with a wide variety of individuals. Those individuals include the youth, adults who volunteer for programming and staff members. This person will seek to provide comprehensive youth ministry that reflects the eight components by the Bishops in their document “Renewing the Vision: A Framework for Catholic Youth Ministry.”
Qualifications:
The preferred Catholic candidate will have at least a Bachelors Degree in theology or related discipline from a Catholic college and possess a certificate in youth ministry. The person is expected to be able to work effectively with people of various ages and backgrounds. The youth minister will be asked to work flexible hours and weekends as needed to better serve the young people entrusted to his/her care.
All interested candidates please visit www.stpatrickofhudson.org to obtain a full position description, cover letter, parish application and questions to be submitted. Please also include a cover letter, resume and references when submitting application materials. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to receiving your application materials.
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Salary: |
OPEN |
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Work Commitment: |
40 hours per week; 12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
1800 households: Suburban |
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Application Deadline: |
July 1, 2008 |
Start Date: |
July, 2008 |
**updated May 21, 2008, 2008
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Position Opening Title: |
YOUTH & CONFIRMATION COORDINATOR |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton |
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Address: |
2035 - 15th Street West |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Hastings, MN 55033 |
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Contact: |
Jill Skaife |
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Tel: |
651-437-4254 |
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Fax: |
651-438-2648 |
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Brief Job Description: (click here for complete job description)
Job Purpose: To plan and coordinate the parish’s youth ministry for grades 6
–12; and to plan and coordinate the two-year confirmation program (grades 9 and 10). This position will plan for and offer additional faith enrichment opportunities, service and justice opportunities, and social events for all grades, 6-12. These efforts should be coordinated with other Faith Formation staff and sacramental and educational programs.Qualifications:
1. Formal training in Catholic education, doctrine and customs. Bachelor of Arts in youth ministry, theology, religious education or related field or equivalent education & experience required.
2. Familiarity with, or a demonstrated willingness to become familiar with, Church documents related to youth ministry and catechesis.
3. Demonstrated interest and experience in this kind of work.
4. Understanding of, and fidelity to, the teachings of the Catholic Church.
5. Ability to work well with diverse groups of young people. Able to establish healthy, positive relationships with youth.
6. Operational knowledge of software such as Word, Excel, Logos or other church software. Adaptability to new software.
7. Ability to use office equipment and systems such as computer, email, Internet, copier, telephone, and fax machine.
8. Strong organization & communication skills & attention to detail.
9. Strong respect for confidentiality.
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Work Commitment: |
40+hours per week; 12 months per year |
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Demographics: |
3100 households; 10,000 people |
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Application Deadline: |
Until Position is Filled |
Start Date: |
July 1, 2008 |
**updated May 23, 2008
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Position Opening Title: |
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY |
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Name of Parish/Institution: |
Church of St. Dominic |
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Address: |
216 Spring Street North |
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City, State, Zip Code: |
Northfield, MN 55057 |
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Contact: |
Fr. Denny Dempsey |
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Tel: |
507-645-8816 |
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Fax: |
507-645-8818 |
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Brief Job Description: (click here for complete job description)
This is a full-time, 11-month, salaried position, rated at 40 hours/week. The Director of Youth Ministry represents St. Dominic parish maintaining contact with and ministering to parish youth. Primary focus is directed to students on the high school level (grades 9 through 12) and secondarily to those of middle school age (grades 6-8). Through this contact the Director of Youth Ministry strives to enhance the spiritual formation of parish youth, develop a sense of Christian community among them, and integrate youth into the life of the parish community, consistent with the teaching and practice of the Roman Catholic Church, policies of the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and the goals and objectives of the Parish of St. Dominic as expressed in Parish Mission and Commitments statement.
Qualifications:
The Youth Minister should be a faith-filled active member of the Catholic Church able, by life-style and leadership skills, to model and encourage faith and Christian values among young people. He/she should be energetic, possess good listening and communication skills, and be able to relate well with young people and adults. He/she should minimally have completed a four-year college degree (preferably in theology, youth ministry, education or some related field). It is preferred that the Youth Minister live in or near Northfield.
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Salary: |
$27,000-$31,000 |
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Work Commitment: |
40 hours per week; 11 months per year |
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Demographics: |
1400 households; 4000 people |
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Small Town |
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