Missions Associate

4000 ARCHDIOCESE OF SEATTLE PAYROLL SVC•Seattle, WA

4d•$25 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

The Missions Associate promotes an understanding of, connection to, and support of the anti-poverty work of the Church locally and around the world. Key areas include the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Poverty Awareness Month, Anti-Human Trafficking, Catholic Relief Services, Mission Cooperative Plan, and mission trips. This role supports the ministry of the Archbishop by extending his reach in specific ways.

Requirements

Willingness and ability to support the mission of the Church by extending the ministry of the Archbishop.
Ability and desire to use God-given gifts and talents in service of the local Church in support of the collaboration between lay and ordained ministers.
Bachelor’s degree, certificate or significant experience in theology, pastoral ministry, nonprofit project management, or related field.
Demonstrated experience in project coordination, especially working with marginalized communities.
Demonstrated successful ability to accomplish goals through collaboration and organization.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with individuals and groups of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Ability to travel within the Archdiocese of Seattle.
Ability to work some evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities encouraged.

Responsibilities

Highlight the work of CCHD grantees and their impact on poverty, connect to Catholic Social Teaching and theology.
Work with grantees to produce short videos of their work and impact.
Work with parish social justice councils to promote CCHD locally.
Draft C2Ps, newsletter articles and links, and resources for social media posts related to CCHD.
Participate in the CCHD National Grants program.
Work with Communications to plan and develop materials for Poverty Awareness Month campaign in January.
Work with Lifelong Formation to identify resources for youth and young adults for Poverty Awareness Month.
Draft C2Ps, newsletter articles and links, and resources for social media posts related to Poverty Awareness Month.
Incorporate Catholic Social Teaching into Poverty Awareness Month materials.
Use USCCB materials to promote a deeper understanding of human trafficking.
Provide ideas and connections for getting involved in anti-human trafficking efforts.
Work with Communications to raise awareness of St. Bakhita.
Promote CRS Chapters and Clubs.
Coordinate with Development to support Rice Bowl.
Provide witness talks as needed for Catholic Relief Services.
Develop a prayer guide for Lent that incorporates Catholic Social Teaching.
Connect with parishes to encourage and support them to host in-person MCP speakers.
Assist with scheduling, testimonials, and follow-up for the Mission Cooperative Plan.
Plan, promote, prepare, and lead one mission trip annually.
Develop and manage budgets for mission trips.
Provide both pre- and post-trip education and community building activities for mission trips.
Help with OVG events.
Respond to questions and calls from immigrants and others.
Attend monthly staff and individual meetings.
Liaise with partner organizations and ministries.