Ministry Staff

Job Description

Are you willing to radically love those around you? Vagabond Missions is looking for a Part Time Ministry Staff member ready to help a successful inner-city ministry reach even more hearts in the Philadelphia community. Do you have a heart for Jesus, and want to make Him known? The ministry of Vagabond Missions is motivated by a desire to see the Gospel shared in the city we serve through direct discipleship with inner-city teens and support of our after-school ministry.

The Purpose of Vagabond Missions:
To introduce inner-city youth to Jesus Christ and his Church through evangelization, outreach, and community building. The Vagabond life is at its core, relational, as it is friendship and discipleship that are the primary conduits of the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of the inner-city youth whom Vagabond Missions is privileged to serve.

Our Primary Task:
-Love and serve youth where they are in life.
-Encourage youth in developing their relationship to God.
-Provide them with opportunities for nurture and growth.
-Invite young people in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church.

Qualifications:
1) A deep love for Jesus Christ and a passion for serving at-risk youth.
2) Strong ministry and relational skills.
3) Ability to work flexible hours, primarily evenings.
4) Commitment to the mission and values of Vagabond Missions.

Responsibilities:
-Planning and participation in most or all weekly programs.
-Weekly outreach in the city (schools, parks, juvenile detention center, etc).
-Disciple 3-5 young people in ongoing formation.
-Assist in logistical needs of ministry (driving ministry vans, general errands, etc).
-Work in concert with the gifts and talents of other staff members and maintain a teamwork mentality.
-Become trained to assist with minor local fundraising.

Salary & Benefits
-Part time (20-24 hours) position
-Hourly wage provided by VM, minor fundraising responsibilities

Time off includes:
Certain Federal and Holy Days off throughout the year, including between Christmas and New Years

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter to Kate Lesnefsky, Director of Recruitment, at kate@vagabondmissions.com.

About the Employer

Vagabond Missions exist to bring the Gospel to youth ages 12-18 living in urban areas in America (i.e. the Inner-City). All Vagabond Mission staff should be striving to be on fire with the love of God and a zeal for souls. All staff must have a regular prayer life, a vibrant and living relationship with God, and a burning desire to bring Christ to the Inner-City in accord with authentic Catholic teaching, regardless of the position being filled.