Young Adult Engagement Associate

Job Description

Position Overview: Catholic Mobilizing Network (CMN) seeks a passionate and mission-driven Young Adult Engagement Associate to increase engagement with and mobilization of Catholic young adults (ages 18-39) in CMN's mission to end the death penalty, advance justice, and begin healing through education, advocacy, and prayer. This position leads CMN's young adult focused programs, cultivating engagement, building its base, and empowering Catholic young adults to live out the Church's pro-life teachings through national initiatives and relationship-building.

This position is full-time, based in Washington, D.C., and may require travel, approximately 6-8 times annually. Some flexibility to work offsite. The Young Adult Engagement Associate is supervised by the Director of Death Penalty Abolition Program and will work within a dynamic and collaborative team. Specifically, the position is responsible for the following:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Programmatic
-Oversee the coordination of CMN's Next Gen for Justice Program,
including college speaking tours and expanding outreach to high
schools in death penalty priority states.

-Coordinate and implement CMN's annual Justice & Mercy Poetry
Contest, enhancing its reach and impact.

-Establish and convene a diverse Young Adult Advisory Committee of
Catholic young adults to leverage their leadership, ambassador, and
collaboration potential.

-Provide support for state-level death penalty-related advocacy and
programming, as needed.

Internship Program Coordination
-Manage CMN's internship program including recruitment, selection,
and ongoing support.

-Train and mentor interns by leading orientation sessions, organizing
professional development activities, and providing regular feedback
to support their growth.

-Outreach, Engagement, and Conference Coordination

-Serve as the staff lead for young adult-focused conferences that
CMN regularly attends (e.g., Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice,
SEEK); coordinating CMN's presence at these events, including
engagement strategies and post-event follow-up.

-Collaborate with campus ministries, diocesan offices, and Catholic
student organizations to create impactful ways for young adults to
engage in advocacy and faith-based social action.

-Represent CMN at national, regional, and local conferences to share
CMN's mission-promoting restorative justice and ending the death
penalty-and to build relationships that advance this work.

-Convene with peers in social justice and young adult ministry for
intentional exchange of best practices.

-Strategize ways to increase the sustainability of young adult
engagement in CMN's mission.

Administrative:
-Participate in weekly staff meetings, organizational planning, relevant
retreats and staff trainings.

-Support organization wide initiatives through participation in working
groups and assistance in planning for bi-annual conferences.

-Collaborate with development staff, when appropriate, on grant
applications and reports, including tracking and organizing relevant
program data using the EveryAction database system.

Required skills:
-Passion for advocating for change in the U.S. capital punishment
system and promoting restorative justice.
-Knowledge of Catholic Social teachings on life, the death penalty, and
social justice.
-Commitment to the core values of CMN, including a commitment to
racial equity.
-Knowledge of CMN and a passion for being part of a mission-driven
organization.
-Comfort working in a faith-based organization.
-Experience working with young adults and creating programs to
inspire social justice involvement.
-Experience planning and coordinating events to engage and educate
young adults.
-Ability to engage young adults through effective writing and speaking.
-Experience with leading groups and workshops to encourage collaboration and growth.
-Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
-Skilled in connecting with diverse individuals and building meaningful
relationships.
-Ability to work well within a team to achieve common goals.

Salary and Benefits
-The starting salary range is in the $40K - $45K range, commensurate with experience
-CMN provides excellent individual health insurance
-Generous vacation policies
-Employees have access to 403B plan with employer match
-Some telework flexibility

Application Process
Interested applicants may email resume and cover letter by June 1, 2025 to: apply@catholicsmobilizing.org using subject line "Young Adult Engagement Associate".

About the Employer

Catholic Mobilizing Network is the national organization working to end the death penalty, advance justice, and begin healing through education, advocacy, and prayer.

Catholic Mobilizing Network is an equal opportunity employer. CMN is committed to recruiting and retaining a just and representative work and volunteer force, we encourage people of color and individuals with disabilities to apply.