Mission Formation Minister Specialist for Frontline Minister

Job Description

Mission Formation Minister - Specialist (MFMS) for Frontline Ministers
Maryknoll Fathers & Brothers
Chicago, IL

Who We Are:
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers - also known as the Catholic Foreign Mission Society of America, Inc. - was founded in 1911 with the support of the Bishops of the United States to be the chief mission outreach of the Catholic Church in the United States. We live and work side-by-side with the poor and marginalized to combat poverty, provide healthcare, build communities and promote human rights in over 20 countries.
For more information visit www.maryknollsociety.org.

Job Description:
The Mission Formation Ministry Specialist (MFMS) is a missionary disciple and minister of the Church employed by Maryknoll to create a culture of mission in the U.S. Church by accompanying and forming communities of missionary disciples. The MFMS demonstrates advanced experience and expertise in particular subject matter and/or with specific target audiences by leading, supporting and coordinating projects and team members involved in cultivating, accompanying and forming missionary disciples related to their area of expertise. This role is responsible for cultivating strategic relationships with Church leaders and partners, developing and facilitating mission formation programs and immersion experiences, and creating high-quality educational resources. As a Specialist, the MFMS collaborates closely with other staff to coordinate outreach, support vocational promotion efforts, and contribute to implementing and evaluating the annual Ministry Plan. Additionally, the MFMS provides support to the Associate Director in the leadership and administration of the team and its projects. Through active participation in team life, professional development, and administrative compliance, the MFMS helps ensure program excellence, consistent messaging, and the strengthening of Maryknoll's visibility and impact in the U.S. Church to create a culture of mission.

Qualifications:
• B.A. or B.S., as well as a graduate degree in theology or pastoral ministry, or equivalent experience in the areas of theology, catechesis, mission, social justice, teaching, pastoral ministry, etc. is required.
• Passion for God's mission as revealed in Jesus, with a commitment to building "communities of missionary disciples" in the U.S.
• Strong understanding of local contexts, faith formation, catechetical, and pastoral ministry audiences, with the ability to listen deeply, discern the Spirit's movement, and respond with creativity, flexibility, and collaboration in a synodal spirit.
• Familiarity with and support for the Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers' history, Mission Vision, and Strategic Mission Plan, and a desire to represent Maryknoll within the U.S. Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of and alignment with contemporary Catholic theology, especially in the areas of missionary discipleship and Catholic Social Teaching.
• Previous mission-focused, multicultural pastoral ministry or experience(s) preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex, evolving organizational and ecclesial landscapes with patience and persistence, exercising both independent initiative and collaborative engagement. Demonstrates a commitment to synodal practices-marked by deep listening, mutual discernment, and responsiveness to the Spirit-while working adaptively within shifting paradigms and team-based ministry contexts.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally; evening and weekend work is often required.
• Ability to meet the good standing requirements of the local or home diocese, particularly concerning safe environment and protection of children.
• Good public and interpersonal communication skills, along with excellent teaching abilities and skills
• Good organizational skills and basic digital, computer, Internet, and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with social media, Google Drive, Microsoft Office Word, HubSpot, etc.
• Written and spoken fluency in both English and Spanish is strongly preferred.
• Ability to occasionally lift light materials and the ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events and immersion trips.
Benefits: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health and work-life balance. Eligible employees enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer matching; generous paid time off, including vacation, personal time, optional holidays, and sick leave where applicable; flexible spending accounts; life and AD&D insurance; long-term disability insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; access to employee discounts; and opportunities to earn rewards through our employee referral program.

Salary: $73,710.00 per year

Schedule: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 5:15pm or Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:00pm. Regular hours include some evenings and weekends, as well as domestic and international travel.

To Apply: Please send a combined cover letter and resume as a single document to HR@maryknoll.org . In your cover letter, please describe your experience with Catholic Social Teaching and with forming others for mission.

About the Employer

We are a US Catholic society of priests and brothers dedicated to missionary work overseas in 27 countries. Additionally, we animate Catholics in the US to follow their own baptismal call to share God's compassion with the poor, the sick, & those most in need.