Mission Formation Minister – Team Leader for Young Adult Empowerment

Job description

Step into a ministry that moves hearts and crosses borders. Join Maryknoll as a Mission Formation Minister and Team Leader for Young Adult Empowerment. Help ignite a culture of missionary discipleship across the U.S. through dynamic formation, strategic collaboration, and immersive global experiences.

About Maryknoll and the Mission Formation Ministry:

Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers is a Catholic missionary organization committed to making God’s love visible in the world through accompaniment, solidarity, and witness to the Gospel. Rooted in over 100 years of cross-cultural mission service, Maryknoll fosters a deep commitment to justice, peace, and global solidarity.

The Mission Formation Ministry (MFM) equips U.S. Catholics to live as missionary

disciples through faith formation, mission education, immersion experiences,

and pastoral outreach. We accompany individuals and communities—especially

youth and young adults—in responding to the call of the Gospel in a rapidly

changing world.

Position Summary:

Maryknoll is seeking a passionate and creative Mission Formation Minister – Team Leader for Young Adult Empowerment to lead its outreach and formation initiatives

with young adults. This position plays a key role in cultivating relationships,

developing innovative formation programs, leading immersion experiences, and

strengthening Maryknoll’s presence among young adult communities in parishes,

dioceses, and college campuses.

The Team Leader collaborates with other ministry staff to deliver high-impact formation events, build strategic partnerships, and integrate young adult outreach across the broader Mission Formation Ministry. This role also supports vocational promotion and

contributes to team leadership, planning, and evaluation.

Regular hours include some evenings and weekends, as well as domestic and international travel.

Education: B.A. or B.S., as well as a graduate degree in theology or pastoral ministry, or equivalent experience in the areas of theology, catechesis, mission, social justice, teaching, pastoral ministry, etc. is required.

• Key Responsibilities:

Cultivation & Collaboration: Build and sustain relationships with diocesan, parish, campus,

and young adult ministry leaders to promote mission-focused collaboration and

engagement.

Formation Leadership: Develop and deliver mission formation programs including

workshops, retreats, presentations, and online learning, especially for young

adults.

Immersion Experiences: Plan and facilitate international and domestic immersion trips in

collaboration with universities and ministry partners, including pre-trip

formation and post-trip integration.

Resource Development: Create print and digital resources that inspire young adults and

support Maryknoll’s mission education goals.

Vocational Promotion: Collaborate with the Vocations Ministry to invite young men to

consider the Maryknoll priesthood or brotherhood and integrate vocational

awareness into formation efforts.

Team Leadership: Contribute to ministry planning, project implementation,

budgeting, and team coordination, especially in areas related to young adult

empowerment.

General Administration: Maintain records, participate in team life, ensure compliance

with safeguarding policies, and pursue ongoing professional development.

Qualifications:

• • A deep commitment to Catholic mission and the vision of missionary discipleship
  • Background in theology, pastoral ministry, or related field
  • Experience planning, facilitating or leading immersion/service trips
  • Experience in young adult ministry or campus ministry (parish, diocesan, or academic setting)
  • Strong communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
  • Experience with program planning, group leadership, and team collaboration
  • Willingness to travel for events, conferences, and immersion trips
  • Familiarity with Catholic Social Teaching, global mission, and intercultural engagement
  • A collaborative, flexible spirit and a desire to work within a mission-driven team
  • Bilingual and fluent in Spanish and English.