Associate National Director of Alpha in a Catholic Context

Job Description

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https://alpha-usa.breezy.hr/p/4f843c18d8f0-catholic-context-manager

Alpha USA Mission:
Alpha USA exists to equip and serve the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. Every staff member at Alpha plays a critical role in advancing this mission, contributing to a culture of prayer, hospitality, evangelization, and innovation.

Purpose of Role & Key Responsibilities:

Implementation of Diocesan Partnerships
• Serve as the primary relationship manager for partner dioceses after formal collaboration, ensuring effective rollout and support of Alpha in parishes and schools
• Provide ongoing support to diocesan staff, equipping them through Alpha training to coach and mentor parish leaders
• Develop long-term strategies for engagement, evaluation, and adaptation to strengthen partnerships
• Innovate diocesan Alpha plans by integrating Alpha into structures and pathways, including training in the Alpha Suite (Alpha Film Series, Alpha Youth, The Marriage Course)

Parish-Level Support
• Envision and support parish leaders to use Alpha as the starting point for missionary discipleship pathways
• Help create pathways for OCIA, sacramental prep, youth ministry, Catholic schools, multicultural communities, universities, prisons, workplaces, young adults, fallen-away Catholics, and seminaries
• Promote and facilitate digital parish envision events and webinars
Envision Events & Training
• Ensure contextualization of Alpha Explore, 101, and Grow trainings for Catholic settings (with training team)
• Facilitate regular Catholic webinars, trainings, and mentoring opportunities (with Catholic coaches)
• Coordinate Catholic-specific in-person events (e.g., Made for Mission)
• Collaborate with dioceses and parishes to host regional workshops and trainings
• Ensure Catholic presenters and storytellers for TAC and NTL events

Communication, Data & Ongoing Support
• Maintain consistent communication with ministry leaders through updates, newsletters, and events
• Provide ongoing communication and support for diocesan partners and parish staff
• Utilize Salesforce for data tracking
• Identify and share compelling Catholic Alpha stories
Strategic Support
• Contribute to the strategic vision of Alpha Catholic
• Assist with donor engagement, fundraising, and advisory board development

Role Dimensions
• Budget Management: N/A
• People Management: N/A
• Internal Relationships: Marketing, Communications, Events
• External Relationships: Dioceses, Apostolates, Parish & School Leaders

Essential Skills, Experience & Education:

Required
• Practicing Catholic aligned with Church teachings
• Bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, or related field
• 2-5 years parish ministry experience
• Willingness to travel

Preferred
• Experience with diocesan leadership
• Experience implementing Alpha
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), with Latino ministry experience

Desirable Characteristics
• Embodies Alpha DNA: prayer, invitation, hospitality, listening
• Adheres to Alpha Staff Operating Values
• Lives Alpha values: Attentive to God, Listening, Positive, Humble, Ambitious

Success in This Role Looks Like:
• Strong, trust-based diocesan partnerships leading to meaningful Alpha adoption
• Ministry leaders equipped and inspired through training and mentorship
• Clear communication, strong data tracking, and compelling impact stories
• Expanded reach and effectiveness of Alpha in the Catholic Church

Competencies & Attributes
• Mission-driven: Embodies and champions the Alpha ethos
• Collaborative: Works well across teams and departments
• Detail-oriented: Follows through and maintains quality
• Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic, changing environment
• Growth-minded: Open to feedback and continuous learning

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About the Employer

VISION:
The Evangelization of the Nations
The Revitalization of the Church
The Transformation of Society

MISSION: Alpha equips the Church in its mission to help people discover & develop a relationship with Jesus.

VALUES:
Unity: Alpha focuses on the core Gospel Christians share, believing what unites us is greater than what divides us (Jn 17).
Quality: We create high-quality resources that help churches host welcoming spaces where people can invite friends to explore life, faith, & Jesus through Alpha & Alpha Youth.
Generosity: Everyone should have the opportunity to explore a relationship with Jesus. Thanks to generous donors, Alpha resources are offered at no charge to churches.

APPLY HERE THROUGH PORTAL: https://alpha-usa.breezy.hr/p/4f843c18d8f0-catholic-context-manager