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Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will be striving for holiness by continuing to grow spiritually and intellectually in their orthodox Roman Catholic formation (Byzantine, Lithuanian, or other rites in union with Roman Catholicism included), and desire to lead a community of peers to knowing and loving Jesus Christ. They should be willing to step out of their comfort zone frequently in order to lead others in faith and morals and often be the first welcoming contact for young adults in a parish or city. No missionary can succeed without meeting people where they are at and patiently loving them. They also must have some affinity towards sports or enough familiarity to be confident in planning and leading leagues with some training. They will also need to be outgoing towards new people, as the position requires a lot of social networking and the creation of a hospitable environment requires good conversational skills. They must also be self-motivated and good at managing their time. All potential candidates will embody the CYAS values: hospitable outreach, integrity and Catholic orthodoxy. Position Requirements Sincere dedication to personal spiritual growth and spiritual direction Successful candidates will exemplify leadership skills, especially self-motivation and time-management. Interpersonal skills are critical for managing/recruiting a team of volunteers and players/captains for leagues, socials events, and formation opportunities 100% Missionary minded (all work should have eternal salvation at the forefront) – missionary work is a vocation/calling, which means it permeates to all aspects of life, unlike non-missionary jobs. This is why the position requires more than 50 hours, but a good portion of those hours should be in fun social settings that hardly seem like labor. A good Catholic theology formation and a passion for sharing/teaching the Catholic faith Creativity and innovation to propose and enact new leagues/events A strong social network is crucial to fundraising and shows the ability to relate to a large pool of personalities Organization, Time Management, Good Communication and Self Discipline Using Google Calendar sharing and a personal digital calendar is a must Prudent at taking time for self needs/interest Willing to spend a lot of time in social settings and networking opportunities Frequent night and weekend work is required, primarily being present for league events or socials with participants and/or in building a support team – most of the work is fun and what we would expect the missionaries would want to do in their free-time anyway (playing sports, getting a drink with friends, leading Bible studies, etc.) Self-motivation while managing one’s own schedule and frequent remote work  Beneficial Non-Requirements A high proficiency in computer/technical skills (Microsoft Suite, Windows, social media marketing, email marketing, photo/video editing, graphic design, etc.) Confidence in Public Speaking and/or Group Leadership Sales or Development experience Work in the sports industry Event planning experience Willingness to relocate for mission expansion Social Media Networking (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, etc) Position Summary The outreach coordinator missionary serves a parish, or a diocese region, in the efforts to evangelize 18-39 year olds. Every missionary coordinator plans and coordinates recreational sports leagues (basketball, ultimate, volleyball, wiffleball, etc.) and fun social events for new participant engagement. Then, they personally invite and encourage participants to get involved in Bible studies, retreats and mission trips, which they also plan/coordinate. Outreach coordinators will work in a team of 2-4 missionaries and report to the National Program Director. They are encouraged to live with at least one missionary of the same gender, and potentially a couple of their disciples, with intentional prayer and community among them. They will also work closely in relationship with the CYAS partner they represent to ensure a growing partnership and success for both CYAS and their sponsoring partner. Approximation of weekly time breakdown: 10% coordinating sports leagues 20% Bible studies & one-on-one mentorship 40% administration, planning and marketing (building the community) 20% networking for recruitment and growing participation in all areas 10% fundraising maintenance or growth (post fundraising/training period)   Position Duties Event planning & co-ordination: Every missionary should plan at minimum 6 sports leagues and 6-12 social events annually (training and support is provided) Formation planning: Every missionary will lead at least one Bible study and mentor at least two disciples, plan 1-2 retreats a year, and work with a region on planning a mission trip or a pilgrimage for young adults (training and support is provided) Recruitment: Every missionary must work diligently at inviting and encouraging peers to get involved in outreach, formation and volunteer opportunities Marketing: Event planning requires a good marketing strategy. CYAS provides tools and systems for effective social media and email marketing, but our staff are required to manage the process. An eye for detail and ability to be objective in marketing is critical to its success. Coordinating efforts with diocesan/parish personnel, including reporting to the local Bishop/Pastor and/or his representatives and work hard to explain and understand the relational evangelization vision of CYAS in the Church. Fundraising one's own income and maintaining good report with mission partners (training is provided, and the first 9 weeks of the position are dedicated to building a livable income) - see below compensation section for further details   Need for CYAS We model a radical Catholic view in practice, which is not radical at all in theology. Evangelization requires us to “meet people where they are at.” Community, or social life, is not only necessary, but is this first step for evangelization, yet it is often overlooked or devalued in our intellect heavy tradition. Cardinal Ratzinger and Sherry Wedell both give a framework for the path to discipleship along the lines of: 1- Trust & Curiosity – Pre-evangelization 2 – Initial Catechesis (or discipleship) and finally 3 – Perfected Catechesis. CYAS excels in stages 1 & 2 and leaves our partners, often parishes, to continue investing in stage 3. Did you know that 80% of young adults will leave the Catholic faith before they turn 23? Pew Research estimates that may actually be 94% for millennials. And, less than 5% of those that leave will return, and stay, for marriage or baptism. This is a crises demanding urgent attention. About Catholic Young Adult Sports (CYAS) CYAS is a Denver based, young adult recreational sports outreach. Our mission is to build a community of hospitable outreach through recreational sports and socials that lead to a path of discipleship in Bible studies, retreats, and mission trips. We use sports and socials as the draw, and leverage the community from that, to invite participants into a deeper life in union with Jesus Christ. Our core mission values are hospitable outreach, integrity, and Catholic orthodoxy. Our goal/vision is Catholic young adult community everywhere. We have seen incredible fruit in our apostolate and through our partnerships we are providing a community of belonging and conversion for young adults. Numerous marriages, re-conversions and conversions have happened as the Spirit works through our communities and missionaries. This work is bearing fruit…is God inviting you to the harvest through CYAS? Compensation Employees of CYAS are missionaries, which means they fundraise their personal income in order to further the mission. CYAS will internally train all missionaries on how to build an income producing support team from friends, family and referrals. The first nine weeks are set aside strictly for building this support team, which will sustain the missionaries in their work with CYAS. Support team building is performed remotely near the missionary's home base. During this initial trainee/fundraising season, missionaries will have the opportunity to earn significant bonuses towards achieving their income goals as well as a small stipend for finishing the first week of training. Missionaries are held accountable to fundraising goals based on their personal budget needs by an experienced CYAS MPD coach. Missionaries are expected to raise $20k-$60k/year in personal income support. Missionaries will also be offered, either a free rent situation provided by our partners, or a rent subsidy, if they choose to live in an approved housing situation with other missionaries and participants after their initial fundraising/trainee period. Pay Structure: See above                                              Type: Full Time Employee (~50hrs/week) Category: Young Adult Outreach Ministry                    Experience: 0-5 years Commitment: 2 years minimum + 9 weeks                 Locations: Denver If this position looks like a great fit for you, please hit the APPLY NOW button below  

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   “At Christ in the City, He Gave me new eyes to see and a new heart to love Him, first in the Eucharist and then in His disguise of the poor.” -Anna Rose, Year of Service Alumna  If you are interested in this amazing opportunity, please click the APPLY NOW button below and send us a message along with your resume to start the conversation.  

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 highly 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 support raising] 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 support raising  training? This consists of a two day workshop with Support Raising Solutions. We will also assign you a personal support raising coach who will be available to you throughout your employment to answer questions, mentor you, and give feedback on the support raising  process. You will also participate in a weekly one-on-one support raising  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 support raising  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 support raising  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! If you are interested in this position, please click the  APPLY  button below.  Thanks!