Immediate Opening
                   DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY 
​                             St. John the Baptist Church – Mankato, MN

Position Summary:
The Director of Youth Formation works in collaboration with the Pastoral Staff and the Faith Formation Advisory and Development Board (FFADB), the Director of Youth Formation provides leadership for the design and implementation of the Faith Formation program for upper elementary through high school age youth. The Director of Youth Formation (DYF) will be a staff presence at Faith Formation events and collaborates with the staff leadership team to ensure strong Faith Formation programming. The DYF will have an integral part in the collaborative leadership of St. John the Baptist Parish.
 
Applicant should be a practicing Catholic and possess a love for and knowledge of the Catholic faith.
Benefits-eligible position; salary commensurate depending upon experience.
 
This position is considered a full-time position with benefits for 12 months of the year. The position requires flexible hours including some nights and some weekends. Some travel to outside activities, approximately 10%.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree (B.A or B.S.) or Master of Arts degree in Pastoral Studies, Youth Ministry, Theology, Religious Education, General Education or a related field and, at least 2 years of related formation experience in a parish or diocesan position or currently training in Youth Ministry, Theology, Christology, Ecclesiology, Pastoral Studies, etc.  Related degrees or comparable experience will be considered, such as curriculum development and teaching experience.
 
A full job description is available on the web site: http://www.stjohnscatholicchurch.com/employment.html
 
To apply: Send your resume and cover letter to: Fr. John Kunz: St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 632 South Broad Street, Mankato, MN 56001 or frjohn@stjohnsmankato.net