FRANCISCAN MISSION SERVICE OF NORTH AMERICA
Job Description
POSITION TITLE:PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Position Description
The Program Coordinator will administer many administrative and programmatic aspects of the two-year international lay mission program, one to two-week domestic and international short-term mission and global awareness trips, and the one-year domestic volunteer program. S/he will consistently communicate the philosophy, policies and practices of FMS to the domestic volunteers, missioners, returned missioners, and all other constituents. S/he will work in close relationship with the Associate Director and other staff in the planning and delivery of all aspects of the position.
Qualities and Experience Desired:
- Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as degree in Non-profit management, theology, missiology, education, or social work
- At least 2 years full-time experience in program development and implementation
- Background/experience in spiritual direction, counseling, or related field
- A demonstrated familiarity with and appreciation of the Franciscan Charism and Catholic Social Teaching
- Group facilitation experience
- A caring, mentoring approach
- Strong interpersonal skills
- A committed faith and prayer life
- Experience in a full-time volunteer/mission program
- At least one year of missioner or work experience in a cross-cultural international setting
- Self-directed and motivated
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Able and willing to travel internationally and domestically
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Spanish language proficiency preferred, but not required.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES
Administration
- Create short-term trip manual
- Maintain necessary documentation and paperwork for all aspects of programs
- Update/Revise all handbooks and manuals as needed
Lay Missioner Discernment and Recruitment
- Support recruitment activities/attend recruitment events
- Coordinate all aspects of Discernment Weekends (or days)
- Maintain timely communication with applicants/candidates
Lay Missioner Formation and Re-entry Programs
- Coordinate the formation program, including but not limited to scheduling and logistics
- Engage competent and committed resource persons for workshops
- Organize volunteer opportunities in the DC area for the candidates
- Arrange language study during formation and in-country
- Present and/or co-facilitate some of the required workshops
- Coordinate annual review of missioners
- Coordinate/lead all related liturgies, commissioning, etc.
- Oversee all missioner paperwork, visas, etc.
Short-term Mission and Global Awareness Trips
- Coordinate Washington, DC global awareness trip
- Support coordination for international trips including logistics, reflections, communication with participants, etc.
Support of Lay Missioners and Domestic Volunteers
- Assist with regular communications with missioners overseas: regular correspondence, email, faxes, phone calls, emergencies.
- Maintain contact with returned missionersto encourage “lifelong mission” and ongoing mission opportunities
- Assist with the planning and execution of returned missioner events/offerings
- Coordinate once every other month gatherings for domestic volunteer formation
- Coordinate yearly domestic volunteer retreat with the Associate Director
General
- Participate in regular staff meetings and program planning
- Assist and participate in all major FMS events
Assist Associate Director as needed with other responsibilities as needed.