
DIRECTOR YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
St Joseph Catholic church, Stuart, Florida seeks an enthusiastic, energetic and visionary Director of Youth/Young Adult Ministry. The Director will have a passion to work with Middle School, High School and Young Adults, helping them develop their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Ideally the individual will have a strong faith commitment, in good standing with the Church, a degree in Theology and Certification in Youth Ministry with a minimum of three years’ experience in a similar position. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Essential Qualifications:
- Demonstrated capacity to develop and lead a comprehensive youth ministry program rooted firmly in Catholic doctrine and parish life, considering the lived realities, struggles, and specific needs of the youth population he or she is serving.
- Strong knowledge of Catholic teaching, particularly:
- Catholic Moral Theology
- Theology of the Body
- Familiarity with YOUCAT and DOCAT as tools for youth catechesis
- Experience leading prayer experiences, Eucharistic Adoration, retreats, small faith-sharing groups, and service opportunities. THE EDGE and LIFE TEEN.
- A good listener and strong communicator who can relate effectively to adolescents.
- Strong digital awareness, including healthy social media boundaries and education regarding inappropriate on-line behavior. Computer literate.
- Clear commitment to maintaining diocesan safe environment protocols and safeguarding standards.
- Leadership skills to recruit, train, and support peer ministry and adult volunteers.
- Strong commitment to parent engagement through meetings, workshops, and ongoing, consistent communication regarding programming, expectations, and any concerns.
- Willingness to provide practical resources and guidance to families navigating current youth challenges.
- Maturity to earn the trust of young people while maintaining proper authority and professional boundaries.
Physical Requirements
- Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds.
- Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15 – 44 pounds.
- Frequent use of both hands and fingers (i.e. typing).
- Frequent extended periods of sitting.
- Occasional periods of standing, kneeling and climbing.
- Exposed to visual display terminal for prolonged periods.
- Occasional ability of minimal hearing (i.e. loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (i.e. listening to others in conversation).
- Occasional time spent working closely with others.
To apply for this position, please send your application along with three references, one should include your pastor, and address it to Rev. Noel McGrath at noelm@sjcflorida.org.
No Phone Calls Please.

Be part of our mission:
The Mission of the Roman Catholic Church of Palm Beach, which comprises the people of God in the counties of Palm Beach, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie in the State of Florida, in communion with the Universal Church, whose visible head is the Roman Pontiff, the Vicar of Christ and in communion with the Diocesan Bishop, is to proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
This message of salvation is addressed to all of Christ's faithful and to all people.
With stewardship of our God-given human and material resources, the Church of Palm Beach will strive to discern God's will in satisfying the spiritual, moral, sacramental, educational and basic needs of all people, with justice, respecting the dignity of each person.
By planning and implementing pastoral, sacramental, charitable, educational and administrative services, the Church of Palm Beach, to the best of its ability and with the grace of God, will promote faith, hope and love.
Be part of our team.
The Diocese of Palm Beach has the following open positions:
Parishes
•Full Time Parish/School Finance Assistant – St. Jude Catholic Church (Boca Raton, FL)
Schools
•Full Time School Bookkeeper - Holy Cross Catholic Preschool (West Palm Beach, FL)
•Full Time Director of Finance & Business Operations - Cardinal Newman High School (West Palm Beach, FL)
•The Diocese of Palm Beach Catholic Schools are also in search of certified elementary, middle and high school teachers in various subjects as well as substitute teachers, extended care assistants etc.
For a full description of these positions and other open positions and how to apply, please visit the Diocese of Palm Beach Employment website: https://www.diocesepb.org/employment-center/job-listings.html or scan this QR code.
The Diocese is dedicated to providing excellent working conditions with competitive compensation in order to attract and retain an outstanding workforce. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package to employee’s working 30 or more hours per work week consisting of comprehensive medical, vision, dental, LTD, group life insurance, optional life insurance. For information on our benefits please visit our website https://www.diocesepb.org/employment-center/employee-benefits/summary-of-benefits/.
The diocese also provides a 403(b)-retirement plan to all employees. Information on our benefits and retirement programs can be found https://www.diocesepb.org/employment-center/employee-benefits/retirement-plans/403b-plan.html. or scan this QR code.

For more information on new employment opportunities, please visit the Diocese of Palm Beach website:
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Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Saint Joseph Catholic Church.