Missionary

Job Description

Are you willing to join an ADVENTURE? We have young adults from across the country answer the call to be missionaries in some of the most challenging neighborhoods in our cities. In many ways, our missionaries leave behind a lot of comforts of familiar life to invest their hearts into teens living in the inner city.
Do you have a heart for Jesus, and want to make Him known? Our missionaries are lovers of God - and from that relationship, they step forward to journey alongside teens in their own walk with Him. It is in giving that we receive... and it is in giving of ourselves that our missionaries uncover a joy-filled, heroic life.

Now accepting applications for new Missionaries to join Vagabond Missions starting in June 2026!
The Purpose of Vagabond Missions:
To introduce inner-city young people to Jesus Christ and his Church through evangelization, outreach, and community building. The VM Missionary 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 marginalized young people whom Vagabond Missions is privileged to serve.
Our Primary Task:
Love and serve young people where they are in life.
Encourage teens 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.
Responsibilities:
Planning and participation in all weekly programs (Breakout, Worship, bible studies, guys/ girls groups, etc) and meetings.
Daily Outreach in the city (schools, parks, etc).
Disciple 3-5 young people in ongoing formation.
Assist in logistical needs with missionaries and ministry (Driving ministry vans, general errands, cleaning routines, etc).
Work in concert with the gifts and talents of other staff members and maintain a teamwork mentality.
Become fully trained to fully support raise personal salary.
Organizational Relationship and Supervision:
Missionaries report directly to Area Directors for ministry guidance. Missionaries are stationed at any one of Vagabond Missions' eight area locations throughout the United States: Pittsburgh (PA), Steubenville (OH), Philadelphia (PA), Mobile (AL), Oklahoma City (OK), Wichita (KS), Indianapolis (IN), and Baton Rouge (LA). Final decisions regarding the stationing of missionaries involves discernment of both the preferences of the missionary as well as the ministry needs of Vagabond Missions at the time.
Qualifications and Aptitudes:
A generous heart willing to love and serve the poor.
Must embrace personal goals of Christian disciplined living, the pursuit of virtue, and assent to the dogmatic and moral teachings of the Catholic Church.
A bachelor's degree in a related field is highly preferred, but not required.
Experience in youth ministry, discipleship, or program management preferred.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Must have a commitment to the mission and values of Vagabond Missions.
Must have a valid, up to date Driver's License (any questions regarding this qualification can be directed to Director of Missions).

Job Status Details:
Position is full-time (40 hours per week), Salaried (provided through personal support raising). Benefits include housing, 7 days vacation, 10 day Christmas respite, monthly spiritual day, options for comprehensive health insurance benefits as well as (403b) retirement account contribution.

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

About the Employer

Our Mission: Our mission is to provide effective, Catholic Youth Ministry to urban communities. We accomplish this goal as we mentor inner-city youth in a holistic model of relational ministry. Anthem: As Vagabond Missions we strive to live radically the model of Christ's incarnation: to be Christ "among" the people. "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us." (John 1:14)