Assistant for Formation and Mission
St Louis, MO, US, 63119-4330
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
(Formation – Communication – Mission)
The KGS Assistant for Mission and Formation coordinates formation opportunities for students, alumni, and benefactors of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary under the direction of the President-Rector. The Assistant for Mission and Formation provides support in strategic communications and publications that serve the long-term formation vision of the seminary. In addition to the messaging of the Communications Specialist, the Assistant helps organize interest, engagement, and commitment in the seminary’s mission to form healthy, holy, hard-working, and joy-filled priests.
Job Responsibilities
1. Develop and execute strategies and events that engage priests in formation opportunities to foster mutual enrichment of the seminary, presbyterates, and eventually parish life.
2. Help compose and edit formational content that advances a healthy culture of priestly formation for seminaries and presbyterates which will influence parish life.
3. Provide support for formation faculty in every stage of formation, e.g. offering presentations, facilitating discussions, assisting with workshops, etc.
4. Assist in the coordination and preparation of personnel for the formation curriculum.
5. Assist in the implementation of the vocational synthesis stage.
6. Create relationships and experiences that allow the mission and vision for priestly formation to reach dioceses and influence various ministries (e.g. FOCUS, AI, etc.)
7. Support the establishment of systematic and integrated planning for the seminary
8. Help coordinate the orientation, education, and preparation of Board members
9. Assist the Development Department with stakeholders or benefactors for ongoing formation as needed.
10. Participate in the liturgical, spiritual, and devotional life of the seminary when permitted.
11. Provide support for special projects and other duties as assigned or approved by the Rector.
Job Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, or other relevant degree area
2. Master’s degree in theology, religious studies, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
3. Prior experience in ministry, religious education, or administrative roles in a Catholic setting.
4. Minimum of 3 years of relevant communications experience, especially in managing cross-channel campaigns.
5. Deep familiarity with the guiding documents for seminary formation (Vatican, USCCB, and KGS) and the ability to envision their alignment and integration.
6. The ability to articulate the mission of the seminary to the right audiences through the best distribution channels available.
7. Highly collaborative style.
8. Ability to work both independently and with a high degree of dependability and quality.
9. Excellent writing, editing and verbal communication skills.
10. Evidence of creative thinking and supporting problem resolution.
11. Ability to multi-task
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.