Reports To: Parish Priest & Parish Council

Position Summary

St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church is seeking an energetic, faith-filled Youth Director to lead and grow a vibrant and expanding Youth ministry program. Our thriving parish serves more than 130 Sunday School students and recently completed a $9.2 million campus expansion featuring a dedicated Youth & Ministry Center with eight classrooms, a GOYA room, and a covered pavilion with a sports court. The Youth Director will partner with clergy, volunteers, parents, and ministry leaders to foster a welcoming, Christ-centered environment for children, teens, young adults, and their families while helping shape the future of our growing parish.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination, and support for all Youth Ministries, including Sunday School, GOYA, HOPE/JOY, YAL, Greek School, Hellenic Dance, Altar Boys, Myrrh Bearers, Youth Choir, Little Lambs, retreats, service projects, and fellowship activities.
• Work closely with the Parish Priest and ministry leaders to strengthen and expand youth programming and ensure youth programs align with the spiritual mission of the church.
• Help cultivate a vibrant Orthodox community where youth and families feel welcomed, engaged, and connected and encourages youth participation and growth in their faith.
• Coordinate ministry calendars, events, registrations, communications, and budgets.
• Recruit, mentor, and support volunteers and ministry leaders.
• Communicate regularly with youth, parents, volunteers, and parish leadership through email, calendars, and social media.
• Participate in parish life, including liturgical support and church-wide events, with evening and weekend availability as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; graduates of Hellenic College Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Practicing Orthodox Christian in good standing.
• Experience in youth ministry, education, or related leadership preferred.
• Greek language proficiency and chanting ability are preferred.
• Excellent organizational, communication, leadership, and technology skills.
• Collaborative, self-motivated, strong work ethic, and able to manage multiple priorities are essential.
• Full-time position requiring a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and feast days.

Why St. Katherine?

Located in beautiful Naples, Florida, just minutes from the Gulf beaches, St. Katherine is a growing, vibrant parish committed to investing in its youth and families. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact while enjoying an exceptional quality of life in one of the country's premier coastal communities, supported by outstanding facilities, dedicated volunteers, and engaged parish leadership.

Compensation

Competitive annual compensation of $60,000–$80,000, based on qualifications and experience.