Top 8 Youth pastor Jobs in Illinois

Youth Minister - Old St. Patrick's Church - Chicago - Vic. III
Old St. Pat's —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Director of Youth Ministries
The United Methodist Church —O'Fallon, IL
- Part-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Children
Youth Minister - Church of St. Mary - Lake Forest - Vic. I
St. Mary —Lake Forest, IL
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Email
- Mid-level
- Children
- Middle school
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Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministries
Resurrection Catholic Church —Wayne, IL
- $15,000 - $18,000 a year
- Part-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Director of Children & Youth Ministries
Oregon United Methodist Church —Oregon, IL
- $20 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
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Director of Youth Ministry
O'Fallon First United Methodist Church —O'Fallon, IL
- $10,400 - $15,600 a year
- Part-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Children
- Flexible schedule
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Director of Family Ministries
The United Methodist Church —Mount Prospect, IL
- $27,000 - $30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Public speaking
- Children
- 1 year
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Director of Family Ministries
Trinity United Methodist Church —Mount Prospect, IL
- $27,000 - $30,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Public speaking
- Mid-level
- Children
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
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Associate Pastor - Youth and Young Adults
Kingston Field of Grace Church —Kingston, OH
Prepare and deliver relevant and engaging sermons, Bible studies, and teaching sessions for youth and young adults.
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Student & Young Adult Ministry Director
CCCHURCH —Columbus, OH
Identify, recruit, develop, equip, evaluate, support, and care for student and young adult ministry volunteers in ways that reflect CCCHURCH's leadership…
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Youth Minister - Old St. Patrick's Church - Chicago - Vic. III

Old St. Pat's
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$50,000 - $55,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Parish Website (http://www.oldstpats.org)

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

Old St. Patrick’s Church is a vibrant Catholic community of more than 8500 active members, with a mission to answer God’s call through radical inclusivity, beautiful worship, and transformative kinship. Old St. Patrick’s affirms that young people are an integral part of the Body of Christ, the present as well as the future of our Church. The Director of Youth Ministry is a creative, committed Roman Catholic who will lead the Foundations Youth Ministry program, accompanying teens as they grow in faith and Christian discipleship shaped by the Old St. Patrick’s Vision: Live our Faith. Heal the World. The Director of Youth Ministry will plan and facilitate youth group meetings, retreats, and service-learning trips, leading teams of young adult volunteers and teen leaders.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Youth Ministry

Plan, execute, and evaluate bimonthly programs related to formation, discipleship, liturgy, and social justice as the staff leader of Foundations, Old St. Patrick’s Youth Ministry for high school-aged teenagers

Plan and lead annual week-long Summer Worktour service trips, accompanying teens across the country to grow in faith and justice

Plan and lead twice-annual overnight retreats for Foundations teens

Recruit, train, and lead a team of young adult volunteers to assist in planning, facilitating, and chaperoning Sunday meetings, Worktour trips, and retreats

Mentor youth in developing leadership skills; recruiting, guiding, and empowering teen leaders for small
groups, retreats, and the Foundations Teen Council

Communicate with parents, Foundations alumni, and the broader Old St. Patrick’s community

Manage the youth ministry budget and lead fundraising efforts including an annual Pancake Breakfast

Ensure that Safe Environment requirements are upheld at all times, creating spaces where young people are safe and can flourish

Old St. Patrick’s Team Collaboration

Actively participate as a member of the Old St. Patrick’s Ministry Team by serving on committees, presenting at adult faith formation events, promoting and supporting events planned by colleagues, and communicating with Old St. Patrick’s members through bulletin reflections, video messages, and social media

Contribute to church-wide planning, programs, and events such as Holy Week, Easter, Christmas, and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations

Maintain regular presence at Sunday Masses and support Sunday hospitality ministries

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

A practicing Roman Catholic with knowledge of and appreciation for the Catholic faith and tradition including Catholic social teaching; commitment to the Old St. Patrick’s Mission (Answering God’s call through radical inclusivity, beautiful worship, and transformative kinship) and Vision (Live our Faith. Heal the World.)

Excellent written and oral communication skills; the ability to hold the attention of a room of teens

Creativity and flexibility in ministry: a readiness to try and evaluate new approaches

Flexibility in scheduling and readiness to travel with teens: Sunday-morning youth group meetings and
four non-consecutive weeks of travel in June and July leading service-learning Worktours

Mature knowledge of self and others manifested in the ability to develop positive relationships with diverse youth while maintaining appropriate interpersonal boundaries; the ability to receive, offer, and learn from positive and critical feedback; and the ability to collaborate effectively with staff colleagues, teens, and member-volunteers

Ability to pass all relevant background checks and serve as a moral and spiritual role model for teens

Education / Experience

Bachelor’s degree required; experience in education or youth ministry and/or master’s degree in theology, divinity, religious education, pastoral ministry, or related field preferred

Benefits

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here (https://www.archchicago.org/documents/70111/4987905/Benefits+Summary/ddf8b594-5996-42a7-931a-e10f178df11e).

This position has an annualized salary range of - $50,000 - $55,000. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.

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This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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