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Franciscan Mission Service seeks a full-time program volunteer to serve for 12 months in our national office in Washington, DC, starting at the beginning of June 2011 (or earlier, if available).




Mission Statement
In the tradition of Saints Francis and Clare, Franciscan Mission Service prepares and supports Catholic lay people for a mission of presence and service in solidarity with poor communities overseas. This transformational experience equips our women and men for a lifelong mission of social change in North America.
Position Description
The Program Associate will assist the Program Director and Associate Director with the many administrative aspects of the lay mission program such as: recruitment, discernment days, formation courses, and international lay mission support. FMS is currently in a place of expansion, so we are creating new manuals for fundraising, policies & procedures, online support of missioners, etc. We are looking for an individual who takes initiative, is creative, and highly organized to help with our ongoing administrative tasks as well as helping with our expansion. Duties will include, but are not limited to, organizing speakers and sessions, attending recruitment events, researching and contacting partners for recruitment, behind the scenes event support and administrative support.



Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s degree in theology, religion, non-profit management, organizational development or other related field
2. Experience with program organization and facilitation
3. Highly organized and detail-oriented
4. Excellent computer skills
5. Demonstrated commitment to service and social justice
6. Demonstrated commitment to one’s own faith/spiritual development and openness to learning about the Franciscan charism
7. A desire to engage in the FMS community beyond the workday, particularly as it relates to living in the FMS residence
8. Excitement and willingness to help create this new position

Benefits:
• The volunteer will learn about the workings of a small, mission driven non-profit while gaining valuable skills in program management.
• Participate in the parts of the formation workshops with our international lay missioners and other domestic volunteers, particularly as they relate to Franciscan spirituality, social analysis, and cross-cultural communication.
• A private room in shared housing in our lay missioner house is provided, as well as a monthly food/living stipend.
• Basic health care (and annual deductible covered)
• FMS has a small staff that works together closely. Strong mentorship will be provided. The volunteer will be an integral staff member.