SPIRITUS Retreat Team - Youth Ministry Intern
If you're passionate about parish ministry, looking to gain hands-on experience in programming and enjoy connecting with students during faith formation - we want you on our team!
SPIRITUS Ministries is hiring Catholic young adults to join our missionary team and lead youth into a deeper relationship with Jesus. A few of these missionaries will also work with our Director of Discipleship as a Youth Ministry Intern. From mid-August to mid-May, missionaries lead powerful retreats for Catholic youth in elementary, middle, and high school. While gaining practical experience, missionaries also live intentionally in men's or women's households, growing in virtue and community.
We want to invest in you! As an intern, you have the support of SPIRITUS Leadership while learning to:
- Work with parish leaders to plan, organize, and lead excellent Youth and Faith Formation nights at a local parish.
- Build relationships with students and with parish staff and volunteers.
- Serve a parish community with excellence
- Lead and organize special events, like prayer services, family nights, and service projects for the parish students and families.
- Thrive in a parish work environment, and work to master the required skillset under the guidance of a SPIRITUS mentor and a parish mentor.
As a part of the missionary team, SPIRITUS also offers:
- No Fundraising!! - Just focus on retreats and your internship!
- Comprehensive Support - Food, lodging, and gym membership provided.
- Health Coverage - Peace of mind with health benefits.
- Spiritual Growth - Rich daily prayer routine, including Mass and adoration.
- Missionary Discipleship Formation - Monthly spiritual direction, book discussion, and presentations on a variety of topics.
- Mentorship - One-on-one guidance to grow in faith and leadership.
- $3,000 Completion bonus.
- $175 Monthly Pay - Stipend for personal expenses.
Why Join SPIRITUS? This isn't just a job-it's an opportunity to grow in faith, leadership, and service while guiding young people to a life-changing encounter with Christ. You'll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and mentorship to strengthen your personal relationship with Christ, all while developing skills that will benefit you in any future career. Experience the joy and purpose of living in community, where your faith is nurtured and your impact on others is profound.
To apply, visit our website or email at recruiter@spiritusministries.org. We’re hiring multiple Youth Ministry Interns, and applications are reviewed until filled.