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Peace UMC

Preschool Administrator

Pickerington, OH · On-site

$35K - $50K/yr

Reports directly to the Senior Pastor of PEACE Church * Provides updates to the HR Sub-team and ... Associate degree or higher (verified by transcripts) Education & Experience: * Bachelor's degree ...

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How much do associate pastor jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for associate pastor in Columbus, OH is $49,497.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,100.00 and $59,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What Is an Associate Pastor?

An associate pastor works with a senior pastor at their church to serve their congregation. As an associate pastor, you assist with worship services and lead other religious activities for various ministry groups. Other job duties include collaborating with the senior pastor on service liturgy, giving sermons, leading prayer sessions, and reaching out to the community. The qualifications you need to pursue a career as an associate minister include a bachelor’s or master’s degree in religious studies or a seminary degree, along with ordination in your faith denomination. Because you work with people on a daily basis, you need excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Associate Pastor, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Associate Pastor, you need a solid theological background, pastoral training, and often a degree in divinity or ministry. Familiarity with church management software, digital communication tools, and curriculum resources is typically required. Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively help build trust within the congregation and staff. These skills are vital for providing spiritual guidance, supporting church operations, and fostering a welcoming and engaged church community.

What are some common challenges Associate Pastors face when balancing administrative duties with spiritual leadership responsibilities?

Associate Pastors often juggle a variety of responsibilities, from planning and leading worship services to managing youth programs and overseeing church operations. One common challenge is finding the right balance between administrative tasks—such as scheduling, budgeting, and event coordination—and dedicating time to pastoral care, teaching, and spiritual mentoring. Successful Associate Pastors typically prioritize effective time management, delegate tasks when possible, and maintain open communication with senior leadership and ministry teams to ensure both administrative and spiritual needs are met.

What is the difference between Associate Pastor vs Youth Pastor?

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While both roles serve within church leadership, an Associate Pastor typically has broader responsibilities across various ministries, including pastoral care, administration, and supporting the senior pastor. A Youth Pastor primarily focuses on youth ministry, engaging teenagers and young adults. Both roles often require similar credentials such as theological degrees and involve working in a church environment. However, the Associate Pastor role usually encompasses a wider range of duties, making it more comprehensive in church leadership.

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Administrative Assistant - Youth Ministry

Diocese of Columbus Employment Opportunities

Columbus, OH • On-site

$17.50 - $23.50/hr

Full-time, Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

St. Patrick Church, Columbus, Ohio
Job Title: Administrative Assistant - Youth Ministry
Status: Part time
FLSA Code: Hourly
Responsible to: Pastor, Dominican Priest Director of Youth Ministry, Business Manager
I. POSITION SUMMARY
St. Patrick Church is a downtown parish in the Diocese of Columbus, run by Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph.
The Administrative Assistant for Youth Ministry aids the Dominican Priest Director of Youth Ministry and the Assistant Youth Minister in carrying out the core mission of St. Patrick Parish. This person is a devout Catholic in love with his/her faith. He/she has a great zeal for the Gospel and is willing to be a friendly and welcoming face for our youth and be present for core team meetings. This Administrative Assistant can bring ideas to the table and work well on a team. regarding our youth parishioners, in these areas:
  1. High school youth ministry
  2. Junior high youth ministry

In assisting the Priest Director of Youth Ministry, the Administrative Assistant for Youth Ministry serves as an integral part of a team. The Administrative Assistant:
  1. works under the guidance of and reports directly to the Priest Director of Youth Ministry;
  2. facilitates communication with and involvement of the parents of our youth, supporting them as the primary educators of their children in the faith;
  3. works in harmony with the charism of the Dominican Order and the culture and traditions of St. Patrick Parish.

II. VISION AND GOALS
When our high school and junior high youth ministry programs are at their best, we can expect that our young people:
  1. will experience the life-changing power of a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church;
  2. will come to know Christ's love in the liturgy, sacraments, and rich spiritual traditions of the Church, and to know his saving truth in Sacred Scripture and the teaching of the Church and the saints, and so develop their minds and hearts;
  3. will be equipped and empowered to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today, learning the art of Catholic living in their families, in their parish, and beyond their parish;
  4. will be encouraged to follow Christ in whatever vocational path he guides them.

III. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Ministry Support:
  1. Provide support for regular weekly high school youth nights and monthly junior high youth nights, including:
    1. Attending youth nights and coordinating practicalities before, during, and afterward;
    2. Helping to ensure safety by monitoring youth;
  2. Help to coordinate and provide logistical support, as needed, for youth ministry.
  3. Assist the Priest Director of Youth Ministry, youth, parents, youth ministry core team, parish staff, and other friars in assessing the existing youth ministry programs and in planning future youth ministry programming.
  4. Assist the Priest Director of Youth Ministry with recruiting, training, and coordinating volunteers.

IV. POSITION REQUIREMENTS
  1. Be an active, committed, excited, faith-filled Roman Catholic.
  2. Possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
  3. Hold a bachelor's or associate's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning.
  4. Possess a solid understanding of the Catholic Faith, adhere to all the teachings of the magisterium of the Catholic Church, and be able to share the same.
  5. Have a love for evangelizing youth.
  6. Be in compliance with BCI&I background checks and completion of the Protecting God's Children program.
  7. Be available for high school and junior high youth nights as well as offsite events.

Hours and Compensation
  • Approximately 12 - 15 hours per week, part-time, not eligible for benefits.
  • This position requires on-site presence on Tuesday evenings and on some Thursday evenings; office time and "work from home" as necessary.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience and skills.

This job description reflects the pastor's assignment of essential job responsibilities; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. All the duties and standards within this job description will be performed according to the established policies, procedures, and guidelines outlined in the Diocesan and Parish policy and procedures manuals.
To apply
Submit your cover letter, resume and three letters of reference to Frank Hartge, Business Manager, at: businessmanager@stpatrickcolumbus.org

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