Diocesan Youth Worker

The position of Diocesan Youth Worker is a half time position, with remuneration and benefits according to the standard set for clergy by the Council of the North. The position carries with it the following general responsibilities:

• the organization of Diocesan and regional youth events
• the identification and training adult youth workers in parishes throughout the Diocese
• the coordination and support the ongoing leadership of parish youth workers
• the creation and maintenance of contact lists of youth and adult youth workers in the Diocese of Saskatchewan to establish a fellowship and network of Anglican youth and of those interested in youth ministry in the Diocese of Saskatchewan
• the establishment, training and support of a Diocesan Youth Ministry Committee

 More specifically, the task of the Youth Worker would include

Identifying youth volunteers in parishes, in cooperation with the priest-in-charge, and assisting clergy in starting and maintaining parish youth ministry.

Holding workshops to train volunteers as Sunday school teachers and youth group leaders.

Planning and supervising youth and inter-generational events on a local and regional basis with a view to establishing continuing events.

Speaking publicly on the importance of youth ministry/evangelism.

Supervising, network with and act as a resource person for volunteer youth workers.

The applicant would need to be an active member of the Anglican Church, with training and experience in youth work and youth ministry.

The deadline for Applications is January 31^st, 2011 and these should be sent to

The Right Rev. Michael W. Hawkins
Diocese of Saskatchewan
1308 Fifth Avenue East
Prince Albert, SK S6V 2H7
306-763-2455
bishopmichael@sasktel.net

Diocesan Youth Worker