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 Primary Functions :
Youth Ministry Assistant • Creatively develop, coordinate, implement and assist directing middle school ministry, Confirmation, high school youth ministry, and college ministry to serve the immediate needs of young people of St. Jerome Catholic Church • Work as a team with the youth ministry and parish staff. • Provide radical hospitality to young people and their families. • Maintain strong support and connection to the parish • Ensure a safe environment for all youth and young adults.
Responsibilities Relational Ministry
• Engage in relational ministry (making appropriate personal relationships in order to know teens and bring them to Christ); • Build relationships with adults in the parish and invite them to support the Church's mission of evangelization to young people; • Assist in the formation of adult volunteers in order to empower them to accompany young people in becoming life-long disciples of Jesus Christ and active members of the Catholic Church. • Serve as a representative of the parish, particularly to the youth group at community functions, athletic games and student's school performances. • Maintain proper balance and understanding of the importance of a teen's trust of the youth minister with the parent's right to know important information involving their teens; and • Clearly share vision of ministry with parents so they understand the purpose and direction of youth ministry. Strategic Planning • Help plan and execute programming, working with fellow staff to create original youth nights, retreats, Bible Studies, and all other programs. • Assist with developing, directing, and facilitating retreats, the March for Life Pilgrimage, Steubenville Youth Conference, Leadership Camps, and Domestic and International Mission Trips. • Recognition of teen culture and a masterful eye to identify the ways we can proclaim Christ within it; • Provide an online and social media presence for youth to stay digitally connected to St. Jerome. • Create outreach programs, activities and events that invite new youth into the life of the community; • Develop written and visual marketing content and execute marketing strategies; and • Coordinate and lead annual fundraising projects. Program Management • Develop and supervise programs that lead youth deeper as disciples of Jesus Christ; • Provide solid Catholic catechesis through high quality weekly youth nights aimed at effectively passing on the Catholic faith to youth; • Actively recruit, engage in fellowship with and train adult volunteers to equip them to be effective as youth leaders; • Send weekly communication updates to parents; • Organize and maintain youth ministry office by establishing files of office and program materials; providing for proper storage of youth ministry materials and equipment; overseeing development of youth ministry resources; and • Provide a hospitable and timely response to all email and phone communication. Team Engagement • Joyfully take direction from leadership.
• Be an actively engaged member of the Parish Team, participating in staff meetings, daily prayer meetings and other key team meetings and events. • Support the policies and vision of Good Shepherd Parish with emphasis on hospitality, care, and concern for the individual. • Adhere to all church policies, complete yearly and quarterly evaluations and maintain office hours as agreed upon with Director of Youth Ministry; and • Maintain professional competency by being aware of current trends in youth ministry; continuing education; attending diocesan meetings, workshops and in-service as provided. Critical Qualities: • Strong personal relationship with Jesus Christ and a deep love for His Church. • Passion for leading young people into a life-changing encounter with Jesus. • Humble, with a genuine openness to constructive criticism. • Joyful, authentic, charitable and courageous. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Servant leader; • Thrives in team environments. • Self-starter with strong initiative; • Incessant tinkerer, constantly driven towards better outcomes. • Effective planner and implementer. • Highly responsive and dependable. • Mission driven; and a • Creative problem solver.

The Assistant Youth Minister: • Is based in Largo, FL; • Reports to the Director of Youth Ministry; • Has a passion for leading people into a life changing-encounter with Jesus; • Is or will be an active member in the Catholic Faith; • Will be committed to the mission, ministry, values, and faith traditions of Good Shepherd Parish and living in full communion with the Catholic Church; • Will be required to work evenings and weekends and other times that are necessary to meet the needs of the parish and its dynamic responsibilities and activities. The above list of job duties is not an exclusive or exhaustive list, nor is it designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Interested and excited? We want to hear from you! Application Instructions: Please send your cover letter, resume, three references, and video introduction to cspiegel@ipany.com The video should include a brief introduction about yourself, your background and passion for youth ministry (this can be done using your smartphone and this can also be a self-made video). Your cover letter should include information about your faith journey and current spiritual disciplines.

Family First is an organization that’s on a mission to provide parenting, marriage and relational truth that helps people love their family well and gives them greater hope for the future. They are hiring interns in the following areas: 

Content Creation Intern: 
As a Content Creation Intern, you'll help to execute the content rundown as well as experience the fast-paced environment that takes the written product from idea to publication. 

Digital Marketing Intern:
As a Digital Marketing Intern at Family First, you'll help to execute our social media and digital marketing initiatives. 

Partner Services and Events Intern:
As a Partner Services and Events Intern at Family First, you'll help to support our organizations intitiatives. 

Graphic Design Intern:
You'll work with our Content Team to design beautiful web and print graphics. 

For more information please visit https://www.familyfirst.net/about/jobs-internships/ 

We are in need of medical personnel who can volunteer weekly or periodically. We are also able to offer unpaid internships to USF students.  We have had students who have majored in social work, nursing and women’s studies from USF, HCC and UF.  

About the Diocese: The Diocese of St. Petersburg is a joyful community of disciples courageously living the Gospel, proclaiming the Good News and inviting all people to encounter the love and mercy of Jesus Christ. The Diocese is comprised of over 470,000 Catholics and includes 74 parishes, 5 missions, 48 schools and early childhood centers, a university, and a variety of social service, health care, housing and pastoral ministries located within the five counties of Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando and Citrus. Mass is celebrated in 11 languages and we are led by our fifth bishop, Most Reverend Gregory Parkes who was installed on January 4, 2017.

Internship Description: The Diocese of St. Petersburg seeks a dynamic, self-starter to assist marketing and communications efforts. This internship is an excellent opportunity to experience various aspects of internal and external communication experiences while serving for a well-known faith-based nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities: The Communications Intern will help with the following:
• Assist in planning, writing and managing monthly eNewsletter
• Draft, distribute and pitch news releases, media alerts and other stories
• Design flyers, graphics, e-vites and other marketing material for major events and initiatives of the Diocese
• Update the Diocesan website when needed
• Organize and attend Communications Advisory Committee meetings and take minutes
• Reach out to the community organizations and the general public with messages about the Diocese of St. Petersburg’s mission to courageously live the Gospel.
• Collaborate with staff on new ideas for marketing and communications

• Implement new communication technologies and social media strategies

Qualifications:
• Exceptional writing and communication skills
• Completed or working toward a college degree, preferably in a related field (e.g., English, Marketing/Communications, or Public Relations)
• Previous internship or related experience in marketing or communications is a plus
• Must be computer literate (working knowledge of word processing, PowerPoint, Excel). Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and Photoshop highly desired. Knowledge of HTML and graphic design a plus
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with diverse audiences
• Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the Catholic faith and enthusiasm for the mission of the Diocese and the people we serve

Start Date: Position open until filled, requires 3 – 6 month commitment.

Hours: 8 – 12 hours/week, preferably twice a week in the office. Up to 4 hours can be completed at home.

Compensation: This is an Unpaid/Volunteer internship

To Apply: Please a send cover letter and resume to tlp@dosp.org

The Diocese of St. Petersburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, national origin, ethnic, background, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.