Catholic educators, deacons, lay ministers, etc.: do you have a calling to work with us to foster missionary disciples?
The Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers share the Good News of God’s love by accompanying and serving marginalized people 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 a Mission Promoter – Associate Regional Director to work out of its Houston Mission House.
Responsibilities:
Cultivate and maintain relationships with strategic partners to promote mission and foster communities of missionary disciples
Develop and provide mission formation/education opportunities and resources for diocesan and front-line parish ministers and others interested in participating in mission
Participate and coordinate mission immersion trips and partnerships with parishes involved in twinning and mission
Coordinate and participate in Maryknoll’s fundraising efforts, including mission appeals
Promote a culture for missionary vocations
Coordinate and supervise Maryknoll’s presence and teams in Texas and surrounding areas in the Southern U.S.
Maintain Maryknoll’s Mission House in Houston
Collaborate with national team leaders to support mission education initiatives
Qualifications:
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
Highest moral caliber in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church and able to meet the criteria and standards for working within local dioceses and familiarity and acceptance of contemporary Catholic theology
Ability to work independently AND work collaboratively on a team
Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, evening and weekend work is required
Good public and interpersonal communication skills and particularly good teaching ability and skills, as well as good organizational and community skills
Previous mission-focused, multicultural pastoral ministry or teaching experience preferred
Fluency in written and spoken Spanish and English is required
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
How to apply
To apply, send your cover letter and resume to: resume@maryknoll.us
See www.maryknoll.us for more information.