Mission Assistant for Young Professionals

The Mission Assistant is a part time, 10 hr/week role, that has the opportunity to help grow a thriving community of young professionals who are growing in relationship with Christ, his Church, and one another. This position is deeply relational—meeting young professionals where they are, listening to their stories, inviting them into deeper discipleship, and helping them discover their place in the life and mission of the Church.

Working alongside the Pastoral Associate for Marriage and Young Professionals and the Associate for Mission, the Mission Assistant will help create a culture where young adults are known, welcomed, accompanied, and equipped to become missionary disciples. Through Sunday presence, one-on-one accompaniment, small groups, events, and everyday relationships, this person will help young professionals take meaningful steps toward Jesus and into the life of the parish.

This is an opportunity for a practicing Catholic who is passionate about evangelization, relational ministry, and helping a new generation discover the joy of life with Christ.

• Desire to help lead the young professionals to become authentic disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Live a lifestyle consistent with Church teaching, to be a role model for young professionals and parishioners.
• Have an active prayer life.
• Have a sound understanding of Catholic Tradition and Scripture.
• Experience working with young professionals.
• Available to connect with young professionals before and after Sunday liturgies, including two Sunday mornings, and two Sunday evenings each month.
• Demonstrated skills, interest, and aptitude in the Microsoft suite of applications.
• Must be able to work independently and prioritize tasks as demands for projects ebb and flow, to accomplish tasks within allotted times and schedules.
• Solid communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with ability to initiate and problem solve.

If you haven't yet, consider attending a Young Professional event at Our Lady of Grace before you apply. You can find us at olgparish.org/olgyp

Please submit to korylacroix@olgparish.org:

• Resume
• Three References
• Short (500 - 750 words) personal statement answering:
  • 1.) Why are you interested in serving young professionals at OLG?
  • 2.) What has helped you grow in your own relationship with Jesus Christ?
  • 3.)  Why do you believe young adults need the Church?
• In 250-500 words, give a response to the scenario:
  • Imagine you meet a 27 year-old at Mass who tells you, "I haven't been in church since high school. I'm not sure I even know where I fit anymore." What would you do next?