Job Description: Missionary

Title: Missionary

Reports To: Hub Director

Location: Maple Glen, PA

Employment Type: Full-Time exempt

 

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia, together with its entities, is a Roman Catholic religious organization.  All employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church.

Job Overview

The Missionary is responsible for promoting the mission of the Church through evangelization, community outreach, and spiritual formation. This role involves engaging with parishioners and the wider community, including non-Churchgoers, to foster a relationship with Jesus Christ and encourage participation in the life of the Church. The person in this role will report to the Hub Director and work in collaboration with the Pastor, parish staff, and the Strategy Office of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Key Responsibilities

Evangelization:

·         Actively seek to draw others into personal friendship with Jesus in the life of the Church through various means, including one-on-one accompaniment, small groups and larger programming.

·         Personifies the ‘missionary conscience’ of the parish.  Humbly advocates on behalf of those who are not currently engaged in the Church.

·         Identify, form and equip practicing Catholics for missionary outreach to those outside of the Church.

·         Organize and lead events and initiatives that reach out to those outside the Church and provide “on ramps” within the parish to welcome them.

Community Engagement:

·         Build relationships with parishioner families, ministry leaders, local organizations, schools, and community groups to promote collaboration and outreach.

·         Identify the needs of the Parish and develop programs to address those needs, particularly among marginalized populations.

Spiritual Formation

•                          Continually deepen personal relationship with Jesus Christ; enthusiastically seeks opportunities to learn and grow as a missionary disciple
•                Provide a cadence of prayer for all activities

·         Facilitate workshops, retreats, and study groups to enhance the spiritual growth of parishioners.

·         Assist in the preparation of individuals for sacraments, providing guidance and support throughout the process.

Volunteer Coordination:

·         Collaborate with leaders across parish ministries, helping grow and sustain the active volunteer base.

·         Foster a spirit of service and community involvement among parishioners.

Communication:

·         Collaborate with the Hub Director and parish staff maintain effective communication with parishioners about upcoming events, programs, and opportunities for involvement.

·         Develop creative ways to use communications tools (e.g, parish bulletins, social media, and announcements) to keep the community informed and engaged.

Collaboration:

·         Work closely with the parish’s staff, ministries, councils, and committees to align efforts with the parish mission and goals.

Participate in regular meetings to discuss progress, challenges, and new initiatives.

 

Quali?cations

·         Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Communications, Marketing, Nonprofit Management, or a related ?eld (or equivalent experience).

•            Strong understanding of, and adherence to, Catholic teachings and practices.
•         Excellent communication skills that include public speaking, writing, and interpersonal interactions.
•            Experience in community outreach, education, or pastoral ministry strongly preferred.
•            Embraces opportunities to work collaboratively in a team setting.
•           A proactive and compassionate attitude towards serving others.

·         Knowledge of or experience in mission work and alignment with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

·         Excellent organizational and project management skills.

·         Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

·         Experience with MSOffice software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) preferred. 

Key Attributes

·         Passion for life as a Catholic, including a committed prayer life and frequent reception of the sacraments.

·         Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

·         Innovative thinker with a solutions-oriented mindset.

·         Commitment to ethical ministry and financial stewardship.

·         A spirit of total surrender to God and daily reliance on the Holy Spirit as the true source of the mission’s fruit.

·         Commitment to the Hub missionaries as a family and team, marked by shared prayer, friendship, and genuine mutual support.

·         Some nights and weekends will be required.

Compensation & Benefits

·         Salary commensurate with experience.

·         Health, dental, and vision insurance.

·         Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

•        Opportunities for professional development

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 lbs.