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Job Description
The mission of Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) is to make Jesus Christ known and loved among young people, aged between 12 and 25 years, enabling them to grow as lifelong disciples of Jesus, in the way of Mary and St Marcellin Champagnat. Through a variety of youth ministry programs and activities, including Game Changers, MYM provides young people opportunities to deepen their faith through prayer, liturgy, service, solidarity, and a range of local and international volunteering opportunities. MYM operates in partnership with Marist Schools Australia (MSA).
About the Position
The mission of MYM is to make Jesus Christ known and loved among young people, aged between 12 and 25 years, enabling them to grow as lifelong disciples of Jesus, in the way of Mary and St Marcellin Champagnat. Through a variety of youth ministry programs and activities, including Game Changers, MYM provides young people opportunities to deepen their faith through prayer, liturgy, service, solidarity, and a range of local and international volunteering opportunities. MYM operates in partnership with Marist Schools Australia (MSA).
This position reports to the Senior Leader: National Youth Ministry & Formation working closely and collaboratively with them as part of the Marist Youth Ministry (MYM) regional team. They also form close working relationships with the other national MYM team members, Young Marist Volunteers, Marist school staff, and Marist Brothers. The key responsibilities and accountabilities associated with this role include:
- Plan, prepare and facilitate youth ministry programs and events for Marist schools in Queensland, Northern Territory & Northern New South Wales.
- Support the growth of the Young Marist network in the
- Manage the promotion of MYM programs and events through the MYM social media
The MYM Regional Assistant – QLD, NT & Nth NSW is a casual position and is based at Marist Centre Brisbane located within the grounds of Marist College, Ashgrove QLD.
The Position Description for this role is available from: http://msa.edu.au
About You
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed person who thrives on working collaboratively in a team environment, is committed to service excellence, and strives to achieve continual improvement. Working in a friendly and inclusive Marist family environment, you will need excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The successful candidate will be able to balance multiple priorities while possessing a can-do attitude. All staff are expected to respect privacy and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualifications or an interest in any of the following disciplines: Theology, Spirituality, Youth Ministry or Religious Education.
- Experience preparing and leading student formation programs in either a Catholic school, parish or youth ministry setting.
- Experience leading prayer and liturgical
- Highly developed skills in organisation, time management and
- Willingness to work as part of a team, mentoring young
- Flexibility, adaptability and openness to the evolving needs of school
- Capability with computer programs including the Microsoft Office Suite and online
For enquiries about this position, please contact Justin Golding (Senior Leader: National Youth Ministry & Formation) – [email protected]
How to apply
Please submit the Employment Application Form along with a cover letter and your current resume demonstrating your suitability for this position in an email addressed to:
Justin Golding (Senior Leader: National Youth Ministry & Formation) – [email protected] The Employment Application Form is available from: http://msa.edu.au
Applications close: 5:00pm on Monday 25 November 2024