Posted
2/17/2021
Job Title:
Mission Education Promoter
Hours:
Full time
Organization:
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers
Description:
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers share the Good News of God’s love by accompanying and serving people on the margins throughout Asia, Africa and Latin America. Maryknoll serves the Roman Catholic Church locally in the U.S. by fostering a “culture of mission” and supporting “communities of missionary disciples” through its mission education programs. Maryknoll is seeking two Mission Educators - Promoters to work primarily with the teams and projects focused on Young Adults, Hispanic Leaders, Catechists and Teachers. There are two positions open. Preference will be given to applicants able to work out of the Houston and Chicago areas, although position will be remote for COVID-19. Post-pandemic, the position will be both in-person and remote, and includes travel.
Responsibilities: Cultivate and maintain relationships with strategic partners to promote mission and foster communities of missionary disciples. Develop, promote and provide mission formation/education opportunities and resources for diocesan and front-line parish ministers and others interested in participating in mission
Participate in and coordinate mission immersion trips and partnerships with parishes involved in twinning and mission
Participate in Maryknoll’s fundraising efforts, including Mission Appeals, as needed
Promote a culture for missionary vocations
Collaborate with other Maryknoll Mission Promoters in the U.S. and with national teams to support mission education initiatives.
This is a Full Time Exempt Position with paid vacation, medical, dental and other benefits. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Target start date: March 15, 2021.
To apply please send ONE email containing both a cover letter and resume with the subject heading "2021MEP Positions" to Anna Johnson at resume@maryknoll.us. For more information, visit: www.maryknoll.us
Requirements:
B.A. or B.S., graduate work preferred or equivalent experience. A passion for God’s mission as shown by Jesus and a drive to be part of and help create “communities of missionary disciples” in the local U.S. Church. Familiarity with and acceptance of social teaching and contemporary theology and in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church, with the ability to meet the criteria for working within local dioceses. Ability to work independently AND work collaboratively on a team, with a strong sense of flexibility, creativity, and adaptability
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; evening and weekend work required. Good public and interpersonal communication skills and particularly good presentation and facilitation ability and skills, as well as good promotion, organizational and community building skills
Strong ability and skills to write clearly and concisely. Previous mission-focused, Hispanic ministry, young adult ministry and/or teaching/catechetical experience preferred. Motor vehicle, good driving record and automobile insurance or other means of transportation necessary for the job; satisfactory credit report, drug and criminal records screening. Ability to use technology including Microsoft Office, Google products, Hubspot, video conferencing and social media, etc. Fluency in written and spoken in English and Spanish required.
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