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The mission of Ablaze Ministries is to implement the US Bishops’ vision of comprehensive youth ministry by engaging, nurturing, and empowering discipleship in young people, ministers and volunteers, as well as within families. For the youth: Ablaze Ministries enables schools and parishes of all sizes to sustain professional, cost-effective, and enthusiastic ministry rooted in prayer, fellowship, and formation. Our ministry enables collaboration of community parishes, highlighting the true connectedness of the universal Church. For the ministers: Ablaze Ministries provides youth ministers with spiritual formation, professional development, and theological training. Our team of missionaries work together in community, sharing each other’s gifts and holding each other accountable to meet the needs and the call of the Catholic Church. Position Information Job Title: Youth Minister Supervisor: Director of Youth Ministries, Pastor Position Type: Full-Time Location: Bryan, TX; Waco, TX Salary: Fundraised Ablaze Ministries is a non-profit organization working within Catholic parishes to provide effective youth ministry. The Youth Minister serves as a full time missionary with a two-year commitment. Ablaze Ministries provides summer training and time for fundraising before Youth Ministers enter into their assigned parish ministry. Ablaze Ministries also provides 1-on-1 mentorship for everyone on staff. The Youth Minister is needed to creatively and energetically grow a youth ministry program, form intentional disciples, and present the faith in a way that is relevant to young people. Our team is looking for someone who loves their Catholic faith, is passionate about youth ministry and the New Evangelization, and is willing to start each workday in prayer with the staff. The candidate must have excellent motivational leadership skills, be well organized, have superb verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to collaborate with teams of adult volunteers. The candidate must exemplify our core values of high integrity, team oriented, committed to excellence, joy, humble service & passionate about youth. Major Duties and Responsibilities Each Youth Minister at Ablaze Ministries is expected to have a life of prayer and a continued effort to unite one’s heart to Christ. The Youth Minister is needed to develop and coordinate a high school or middle school comprehensive youth ministry program including implementation of catechesis, sacramental preparation, small groups, service experiences, retreats, prayer experiences, relational ministry, and teen-leadership formation. Responsibilities of the Youth Minister will also include: Provide vision and coordination for the parish’s efforts in ministry to young people in either middle school (7th – 8th grade) or high school (9th – 12th grade) Coordinate and lead weekly youth nights, monthly activities, catechesis, and retreats Support fellow Youth Ministers at Ablaze Ministries and their programs through collaboration and, if possible, participation in their events Participation in partner Youth Minister’s weekly youth nights Attend weekly Youth Minister meetings and occasional parish staff meetings Serve as the Ablaze Ministries liaison with the pastor, parish staff, and parish council Contribute to Ablaze Ministries’ online resources Provide support for larger events hosted by the parish and Ablaze Ministries Expectations and Requirements to Apply A Bachelor’s degree is preferred to apply for this position Citizenship of the United States is required Experience in youth ministry is preferred Proficiency in Spanish is preferred Proficiency in social media and technology Ability to work with Fundraising Coordinator to meet salary goals Willingness to abide by Personal Conduct Agreement and Spiritual Covenant Committed disciple of Christ reflected in a life of pervasive prayer, devotion to the Eucharist, and a life of holiness

The mission of Ablaze Ministries is to implement the US Bishops’ vision of comprehensive youth ministry by engaging, nurturing, and empowering discipleship in young people, ministers and volunteers, as well as within families. For the youth: Ablaze Ministries enables schools and parishes of all sizes to sustain professional, cost-effective, and enthusiastic ministry rooted in prayer, fellowship, and formation. Our ministry enables collaboration of community parishes, highlighting the true connectedness of the universal Church. For the ministers: Ablaze Ministries provides youth ministers with spiritual formation, professional development, and theological training. Our team of missionaries work together in community, sharing each other’s gifts and holding each other accountable to meet the needs and the call of the Catholic Church. Position Information Job Title: Campus Minister Supervisor: Director of Youth Ministries, School Principal Position Type: Full-Time Location: Bryan, TX Salary: Fundraised Ablaze Ministries is a non-profit organization working within Catholic parishes to provide effective youth ministry. The Campus Minister serves as a full time missionary with a two-year commitment. They are needed to plan, develop and execute the ministry at the Catholic school they are assigned to including liturgies, retreats, days of reflection, leadership development & bible studies. Our team is looking for someone who loves their Catholic faith, is passionate about youth ministry, the New Evangelization, and is willing to start each workday in prayer with the staff. The candidate must have excellent motivational leadership skills, be well organized, have superb verbal and written communication skills, and have the ability to collaborate with teams of adult volunteers. The candidate must exemplify our core values of high integrity, team oriented, committed to excellence, joy, humble service & passionate about youth. Major Duties and Responsibilities Each Campus Minister at Ablaze Ministries is expected to have a life of prayer and a continued effort to unite one’s heart to Christ. The Campus Minister is needed to develop and coordinate campus ministry including implementation of a multifaceted program with small groups, service experiences, semester retreats, daily prayer experiences, relational ministry, and faculty spiritual formation. They are expected to serve as an extension of the youth minister and as a resource to the faculty of the campus. Responsibilities of the Campus Minister will also include: Provide vision and coordination for the campus’ efforts in ministry to young people in either middle school (6th – 8th grade) or high school (9th – 12th grade) Coordinate and lead ministry events, such as day retreats, discipleship groups, Bible studies, etc. Coordinate Liturgy for the campus Support fellow Youth Ministers and Campus Ministers at Ablaze Ministries collaboration and, if possible, participation in their events v Disciple students and maintain a consistent presence on campus Develop and lead student leadership team  Attend weekly staff meetings Serve as the Ablaze Ministries liaison with the campus Contribute to Ablaze Ministries’ online and printed resources  Provide support for larger events hosted by their parish and Ablaze Ministries Expectations and Requirements to Apply A Bachelor’s degree is required to apply for this position. A degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Youth Ministry, or a similar field is preferred.  Experience in youth ministry and/or a classroom setting is preferred. Ability to maintain a professionalism that is expected of an employee at a private school.  Proficiency in social media and technology. Citizenship of the United States is required. Ability to work with Fundraising Coordinator to meet salary goals. Willingness to abide by Personal Conduct Agreement and Spiritual Covenant. Committed disciple of Christ reflected in a life of pervasive prayer, devotion to the Eucharist, and a life of holiness.

Position Description: Vision of Hope, a network of eight urban Catholic elementary schools in the tradition of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose, is embarking on its 2nd major funding campaign and is seeking an experienced, responsible, and relationally skilled Development Director to manage the campaign and oversee annual fund activities.   Mission The Dominican Sisters founded Vision of Hope in 1995 to ensure the quality, affordability and vibrant future for eight of their poorest elementary schools, five in Los Angeles, two in San Francisco, and one in Oakland. The eight Vision of Hope schools are diocesan schools but considered affiliate schools of the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose. They embody the charism and commitment to the four pillars of the Dominican Order: prayer, community, study, and service.   Primary Areas of Responsibility   Campaign Management (55%) Directs key staff, board members, and volunteers on campaign assignments, manages schedules, provides support, and accountability In collaboration with Executive Director, evaluates, and prioritizes prospects in order to assign priority levels and primary callers In collaboration with the Executive Director prepares written strategies for engaging high priority donors and mid-level donors   Prepares all materials needed for major gift solicitation Staffs the Campaign Leadership Team (CLT) Leads and prepares agendas for CLT meetings Prepares monthly updates on the campaign Prepares reports on activities, potential gifts, engaged but not committed donors, and total amount committed toward goal Assists with arranging meetings as needed with prospects for the CLT Operates data systems for managing prospect engagement strategy and planning Prepares reports projecting strategies for various gift levels and timeframes for engagement Develops and implements a foundation and corporate giving strategy   Annual Fund (35%) Designs and prepares direct mail appeals for the annual fund Works with Vision of Hope’s Marketing and Communication Director on messaging for annual fund solicitation, website, and social media. Communicates with mid-range annual fund donors between $1000- $5000 to cultivate, steward, and/or solicit their annual gift. Presents regular progress reports to Executive Director and Board of Directors. Organizational (10%) Attends Advisory and Board of Directors meetings in the Bay Area and Los Angeles Participates in Vision of Hope’s annual fundraising events in the Bay Area and in Los Angeles Other duties as assigned   Core Qualities for a Successful Development Director Attention to detail 
 Entrepreneurial 
 Committed to the mission 
 Relationally skilled 
 Displays excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize workload 
 Displays excellent communication skills including in-person customer service, documentation, detail-orientation, and sensitivity with confidential documents and information 
 Displays ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure 
   Qualifications Bachelors Degree (required) Five years of successful experience as a Development Director with an established non-profit organization (required) Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well in a team setting Familiarity with Donor Perfect or similar donor database and a willingness to learn. Self-starter with the ability to identify and launch initiatives independently. Excellent, writing, analytical, presentation and research skills.   Please submit cover letter and resume to Ann Magovern, the Executive Director, at amagovern@msjdominicans.org .     Position open until filled.  Salary Range is commensurate with experience.