About the Church

 Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church is a biblically-based, mission-driven church community rooted in the Anglican worship tradition and dedicated to transforming lives and the world.

About the Ministry

 Holy Innocents’ youth ministry (grades 6 - 12) is a vibrant and vital part of the life of the parish where youth are able to walk out their faith among their peers and act as the hands and feet of Jesus within the community. Youth can participate in multiple weekly ministry gatherings, regular diocesan retreats, and many other seasonal events throughout the year.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be an outgoing team player who can invite people into a relationship with Jesus, come alongside faithful ministry volunteers, and actively invite youth and families to participate in missions. 

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Vision: Provide strategic, spiritual, and organizational leadership to align children's, youth, and family ministries with the church's missiom and long-term discipleship goals.

• Youth Ministry: Oversee and develop engaging, safe, and spiritually formative ministry experiences that disciple youth and equip them for active participation in the life of the church.

• Children's Ministry Support: Partner with lay leadership to strengthen children's ministry through curriculum support, volunteer development, and well-coordinated programs and events.

• Family Ministry & Parent Support: Equip and encourage parents and caregivers to nurture faith at home while fostering meaningful connection and community among families

• Administration & Collaboration: Manage administrative responsibilities and cross staff collaboration to ensure family ministries are well resourced, integrated, and sustainable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

• Align with Episcopal traditions in worship and teaching as described in The 1979 Book of Common Prayer.

• Strong leadership and volunteer development skills. 

• Strong organizational ability, excellent verbal, and written communication skills. 

• Skills in developing and implementing ministry strategies for personal growth and development of children and/or youth. 

About the Community

Valrico, Florida is a welcoming suburban community just east of Tampa that offers a peaceful, family-friendly atmosphere with highly rated schools, abundant parks, and quiet neighborhoods. With warm weather year-round and a variety of outdoor recreation options, It is an ideal place to raise a family and settle down. Valrico’s blend of small-town charm and convenient access to the amenities of a major city gives residents the best of both worlds, a calm residential life with easy access to shopping and dining in the Tampa Bay area.