5 Mission Work jobs

Creatio is offering an internship designed to gain insight into practical, non-profit related experience with an emphasis on social media marketing and design. As a junior member of the team, you will have the opportunity to learn and work on projects with a goal of guiding all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator. The internship is unpaid but may include a project trip sponsored by Creatio. Who We Are: Creatio is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic organization in the state of Colorado, and our mission is to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship.   What Our Organization Does: Creatio works to promote this mission of reconciling human persons with the environment through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship.  Through these experiences, we work to create an environment of encounter – encounter with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. Creatio members are volunteers, professionals, and friends working to address environmental and human issues on a deeper level.  Our goal is to facilitate an active transformation of ourselves and others, as well as the environment. Location: Remote or Denver, CO               Start date: Summer-Fall 2018    Time commitment: based on availability Responsibilities: Work with Creatio Executive Director to generate marketing ideas and bring them to production Create image and video posts for various social media platforms Use Hootsuite to post to multiple social media platforms Interact with potential participants and partners via social media Shoot and edit high quality photos Assist with Google AdWords updates Assist in development of Creatio 2017 Marketing Plan Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of marketing via Facebook Insights and Google Analytics Shoot and edit high quality videos (desired) Qualified Candidates will possess:   Strong passion for digital marketing Desire to learn about non-profit industry Excellent organization and prioritization skills Proactive and willing to pitch in wherever needed Basic understanding and willingness to learn design tools such as Adobe Creative Cloud  and Canva Photo editing skills Bonus : Video editing skills If you are interested in this position, please click the   APPLY NOW    button below.  Thanks!   

Creatio is offering a full-time position to an adventurous, organized, self-motivated and highly skilled individual who is in love with his/her Catholic faith and has a passion to share it with others through outdoor adventures and mission trips. Who We Are: Creatio is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit Catholic organization in the state of Colorado, and our mission is to guide all people to encounter the beauty of creation and the Creator through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship.   What We Do: Creatio works to promote the mission of reconciling human persons with the environment through service to the poor, mission trips, outdoor adventure and environmental stewardship.  Through these experiences, we work to create an environment of encounter – encounter with God, with ourselves, with others, and with creation. Creatio members are volunteers, professionals, and friends working to address environmental and human issues on a deeper level.  Our goal is to facilitate an active transformation of ourselves and others, as well as the environment. Start date: June-July 2019 Commitment: We ask that participants commit for one-two years from the start date. Additional commitment can be determined at the end of the initial year(s). Location: Denver, CO Responsibilities: Trip guiding: Confidently lead outdoor adventures and mission trips, including thorough trip preparation, execution, and follow-up, while keeping participants safe, engaged, and having fun. Discipleship: Authentically form friendships with participants and, at the proper time,  engage in spiritual dialogue and activities, encouraging them to have deeper encounters with Christ and His Church. Content Creation: Develop formation materials to empower others to lead their own Creatio Experiences. Coaching: Equip Creatio Leadership Team members with the knowledge and resources they need to successfully lead their own Experiences Certifications: Become certified as a Wilderness First Responder (Creatio will cover cost of this). Support Raising: Engage family, friends, and anyone who may be interested in the mission of Creatio to financially support your efforts as a missionary. You will receive a stipend your first two months, after which time you are expected to be fully self-sufficient with support. Outreach: Identify and connect with potential trip participants, organizations, universities and parishes to form new partnerships and grow the impact of Creatio worldwide. Travel: Fly to mission and adventure locations throughout the world. Qualified Candidates will possess:   Adventurous spirit, passion for the outdoors and desire to grow in the Catholic faith. Strong desire to serve the poorest of the poor and improve the livelihood of others. Experience leading mission and/or adventure trips. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to work effectively in a team and independently as demonstrated by previous work or internship experience. Problem solving skills, attention to detail and critical thinking abilities. Good writing and verbal communication skills. International travel experience. Ability to work with a diverse client base from various cultures, languages and backgrounds. Basic proficiency in Spanish desired. Tentative Timeline (first six months) : JUNE June 13-14: In-office orientation, Denver, CO June 17-18: Outdoor excursion and spiritual formation, Rocky Mountains, CO June 20-21: Support raising training, Ave Maria, FL June 22-Aug 13: Travel back home to do support raising at home (seven weeks) JULY [At home for fundraising] AUGUST Aug 14-23: Wilderness First Responder Training Aug 26: In-Office Start Date SEPTEMBER : Date TBD: Co-lead backpacking excursion OCTOBER : Date TBD: Co-lead Camino de Chimayo pilgrimage NOVEMBER : Begin planning 2020 Adventure Missions, Pilgrimages, Outdoor Adventures Frequently Asked Questions  1 .) What are your expectations for the support raising aspect of the job?   The expectation is that within the first two months, the majority of your support raising will be completed (you will have donors supporting monthly). On an ongoing basis, you will dedicate around 4-8 hours/week of your time to steward existing donors and identify new donors as necessary.  2.) How extensive is your fundraising training? This consists of a two day workshop with Support Raising Solutions. We will also assign you a personal fundraising coach who will be available to you throughout your employment to answer questions, mentor you, and give feedback on the fundraising process. You will also participate in a weekly one-on-one fundraising meeting.  We all want you to succeed so our team is here for you and has many tips to share.  3.) Do you provide housing? No. The applicant is responsible for including housing in his/her fundraising budget. Creatio can assist with housing recommendations.  4.) Am I personally responsible for the cost of my own mission travel expenses? No. We will cover the cost of all mission travel expenses. 5.) Is there room for advancement within your organization? Yes - since we are a growing organization, there is a ton of room for advancement. This will be based on your desire to take on new roles as you get more familiar with Creatio. 6.) Your tentative timeline covers months 1 through 6; Do you have a sense of the nature of the job after this training period? We will continue to have several more pilgrimages, adventures and missions ongoing after the initial six months. The role will remain pretty consistent for the remainder of the year with your focus being on guiding trips, outreach to your local community and outsiders to participate in Creatio trips, and maintaining your support raising goal. See more information From our fundraising guide. God has given us the great gift of calling us to serve Him in a very concrete way by physically going to the poorest of the poor. We have the great opportunity to look into the faces of the people we will serve. What a blessing! Many people do not have the opportunity to serve in such a concrete way; however, we have the opportunity to invite others to join us in this mission. God calls us all to be missionaries in different ways. “Some give by going, others go by giving.” We have the ability to help others answer their specific call from God. Asking others to join in this mission is opening up a door for them to serve the Lord. It is a gift to them! Stay tuned for more information as we continue to finalize this program. If you are interested in this position, please click the  APPLY  button below.  Thanks! 

Live the teachings of Jean Vanier and Henri Nouwen! Live-in and live-out opportunities available. Gap year students are welcome to apply. Both a resume and cover letter are required for consideration. The Intern/Assistant facilitates the topics of physical care, safety, personal growth/support, spirituality, and community lives of each Core Member are happening within the home. This person is to provide consistency and continuity in the lives of the Core Members. Visit our website to learn about us: www.larchewavecrest.org In the Abraham House, our Core Members need assistance in the morning hours, late afternoon, and evening. An Assistant helps Core Members (adults with developmental disabilities) with basic needs: hygiene, health, finances, recreation, personal and spiritual growth. Share household responsibilities including cooking, cleanliness and maintenance of house and yard, upkeep of community vehicles, transportation for Core Members, record keeping. Help plan celebrations, leisure activities, trips, prayer, community nights, retreats, one-on-one outings with Core Members, other assistants and House Leader. Welcome guests and visitors into the home. Be an ambassador for L’Arche Wavecrest through experiences with local community events, social media, religious affiliations, and volunteers. Become familiar with and live by the L’Arche Rules of Cooperation. Develop supportive relationships with families of Core Members, neighbors, and professional human service workers (case workers, health care providers, counselors). Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship

Experience Requirements :   8+ years’ experience in non-profit development; Experience in donor centric communication desired. Characteristics: Flexible, adaptable, results-oriented, highly organized, self-starter, creative, quick learner, positive attitude, proven team player and leader. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required/Preferred : A sound working knowledge of fundraising, operational and financial principles; Sensitive to Christian-based fundraising; Experience in marketing and strategic fundraising message development; The ability to comprehend and effectively communicate Cross Catholic Outreach’s mission to donors and team members; Proven experience in fundraising, strategic planning and execution of major and middle donor gifts campaigns; Proven ability to work independently and take initiative in effectively communicating Cross’ major and middle donor projects and goals; Proven ability to oversee budget development and systematic monthly/quarterly and annual reviews to ensure profitability; Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and resolve problems quickly; Excellent oral and written communication skills, in English, as well as superior interpersonal, organizational and motivational skills; Familiarity with donor/customer database management and online fundraising tools is required. Strong technical skills and proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, is strongly desired; Ability to be an effective team member, motivator and team leader; Ability to travel domestically and internationally Ability to accompany donors and staff on international vision/mission trips to visit Cross projects in developing countries. Position Summary : Responsible for the identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of Cross Catholic Outreach’s leadership annual donors, i.e. donors giving between $1,000-$5,000 annually. The manager will lead a team responsible for raising funds for Cross Catholic Outreach’s signature fundraising campaigns, broadening the base of support, and strengthening the major donor pipeline. Key Responsibilities Under the direction of the Senior Director and in collaboration with other Manager(s), align donor desires and campaign offerings with key company goals; Serve as the Major Donor Department’s liaison for the program development and analysis for assigned annual fundraising campaigns for assigned donor groups; In collaboration with Cross’ marketing department, conduct routine testing of the effectiveness of campaign materials and messaging, survey donors’ responses to campaign solicitations, and test segmented mailings; Develop a donor uplift process to strengthen the major donor pipeline with a goal of moving up donors in giving and engagement in close collaboration with other Development Manager(s) and Senior Director; Develop and implement lapsed donor solicitation strategy for assigned donor groups; Enhance donor stewardship programs, specifically the new donor welcome process, for assigned donor groups; Increase the number of donors contributing monthly to Cross Catholic Outreach and collaborate with marketing to ensure these donors are cultivated and stewarded well and uplifted to major donors or planned giving; Lead, manage, support and evaluate International Development Associates, each managing portfolios of 1300+ donors. Utilize this team to welcome new donors, visit donors, thank donors, follow-up on campaign solicitations and other key initiatives related to the department’s goals; Spearhead weekly coaching to team members and monitoring of sales skills, calling goals and donor cultivation and stewardship responsibilities of team ; Pay key role in managing and forecasting the revenue budget for the assigned donor groups; Responsible to adhere to the annual benchmarks for assigned donor groups and team members; Provide reports to the Senior Director for submission to the Cross Catholic Board on a quarterly basis regarding department activities and financial accountability; Contribute to short and long-term organizational and fundraising planning and strategy as a member of the management team; Spearhead special projects as they are assigned; Represent the department in meetings where necessary. Other Responsibilities Uphold established department protocols; Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Interested in becoming a Missionary?? Serve with us for 1-2 years in our Year of Service program or join us for two months during the summer for our Summer of Service program. Missionaries (ages 18-27) live in a household with their peers sharing a life of community, prayer, service, and simplicity. In teams of three, they walk the streets daily, living out authentic Christian charity through encountering the poor. They also have the opportunity to take courses in Theology and Catholic Social Teaching as well as gain leadership experience in non-profit operations through Christ in the City internships. Dates: August 13th – June 30th Location: Denver, CO