Posted:  07/08/2026

The Community of the Good Shepherd located at 8815 E. Kemper Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45249 is seeking a full-time Youth Minister. The Youth Ministry is responsible for:

• Coordinating discipleship efforts for adolescents utilizing a comprehensive youth ministry model, including Confirmation.
• Utilizing an effective means of communication to both youth and their families about the variety of ministry and program opportunities available.
• Identifying, training and supporting parish leadership teams of youth and adults who, together with existing parish commissions, implement ministry efforts aimed at addressing evangelization.
• Developing and maintaining a budget for youth ministry.
• Providing ongoing education and consciousness-raising for the broader parish about a vision of youth ministry, youth culture, adolescent development, youth needs, etc.
• Serving as the liaison to other youth-serving agencies within the broader community and to the Archdiocese of Cincinnati.
• Advocating for participation by youth in the ministries and service organizations of the parish.
• Developing and utilizing evaluative tools for all aspects of the ministry.
• Facilitating four Lenten Fish Fry evenings in collaboration with adult and youth volunteers.
• Coordinating and leading the yearly youth mission trip.

A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies, Theology, Religious Education, or related field is required. This position requires evening and weekend work.