Archdiocese of Washington logo

Assistant Director For Youth Ministry Archdiocese Of Washington - Pastoral Center - Hyattsville Maryland

Archdiocese of WashingtonHyattsville, MD

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1

Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.

We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.

pay-wall

Overview

Schedule
Full-time
Career level
Executive
Remote
On-site
Benefits
Career Development
Health & Wellness Programs

Job Description

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington seeks a dynamic, mission-driven Catholic leader to serve as Assistant Director. Reporting to the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, this position supports the Archdiocese's strategic vision for evangelization, discipleship, leadership development, and accompaniment. The Assistant Director serves as a resource to parishes, schools, campus ministries, clergy, volunteers, and ministry leaders throughout the Archdiocese.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as a principal resource for parish youth ministers, clergy, schools, and volunteers.

  • Strengthen youth ministry throughout the Archdiocese with particular attention to Hispanic youth and families.
  • Coordinate youth leadership formation, retreats, conferences, rallies, and evangelization initiatives.
  • Build partnerships among parishes, Catholic schools, campus ministries, and cultural communities.
  • Recruit, train, and accompany volunteer leaders.
  • Assist ministries serving first- and second-generation Hispanic youth.
  • Develop resources addressing discipleship, leadership development, mental and emotional well-being, and family engagement.
  • Assist with communications, social media outreach, and event promotion.
  • Maintain relationships with pastors, principals, youth ministers, and community leaders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Ministry Priorities

This position advances ministry approaches identified as particularly effective within the Archdiocese, including:

  • Youth leadership formation and accompaniment.
  • Support and growth of parish centric youth ministry groups.
  • Dynamic Archdiocesan wide youth retreat and conference programs.
  • Eucharistic devotion, Confession, Scripture study, and reverent liturgical life.
  • Outreach to culturally diverse communities.
  • Development of sustainable volunteer leadership pipelines.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in theology, catechetics, pastoral ministry, education, or a related field preferred. Minimum three years of responsible experience in Catholic youth ministry, education, evangelization, campus ministry, or a related field.

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.

pay-wall

FAQs About This Job

What is the work location for this position at Archdiocese of Washington?
This job at Archdiocese of Washington is located in Hyattsville, MD, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Archdiocese of Washington?
Employer has not shared pay details for this role.
What employment applies to this position at Archdiocese of Washington?
Archdiocese of Washington lists this role as a Full-time position.
What experience level is required for this role at Archdiocese of Washington?
Archdiocese of Washington is looking for a candidate with "Executive" experience level.
What benefits are offered by Archdiocese of Washington for this role?
Archdiocese of Washington offers following benefits: Career Development and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.
What is the process to apply for this position at Archdiocese of Washington?
You can apply for this role at Archdiocese of Washington either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.