Multicultural Formation Program Manager Consultant
NFCYM (National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry) is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the development of a national leadership formation program for members of underrepresented communities in NFCYM, especially, but not limited to, young adults representing communities of color. The goal of the program is to develop leaders in the field of youth ministry, and the larger Church, with a focus on intercultural competency, leadership skills, and mentorship. Participants will help NFCYM facilitate diversity and inclusion work at the regional and local levels. The program plans to be piloted in fiscal year 2022 (July 2021 – June 2022).
About You
The Program Manager must have experience in the areas of:
- leadership development and project management.
- managing online formation programs
- an understanding or background in the field of youth ministry
Preferred skills and experience:
- Intercultural competency
- Development and management of ministry leadership programs
- Practical Catholic youth ministry experience within the past ten years
- Familiarity with current ministry trends
Core Responsibilities | Anticipated Annual Requirement | |
Year 1 | Year 2 | |
Develop a project team to work on the program implementation | 10 hours | 10 hours |
Launch pilot of the formation program with an initial cohort | 25 hours | 25 hours |
Support efforts to evaluate and share cohort’s learning within the broader context of NFCYM, including a strategy to continue the program after the pilot year | 5 hours | 15 hours |
About the Program
As part of its efforts to serve the growing diversity of the Catholic Church in the United States, the NFCYM Board of Directors is committed to an organizational Diversity and Inclusion Plan in 2020. This plan was developed by the Multicultural Diversity Ad Hoc Committee of the Board with the support of the NFCYM national staff.
The recommendation to develop a leadership formation program for NFCYM Members was identified in the Diversity and Inclusion Plan with the purposes to:
- Develop leaders from diverse backgrounds and communities in an intentional way.
- Develop leaders for the field of youth ministry and for NFCYM that possess the knowledge and understanding of our Mission: to support and strengthen those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.
- Develop these individuals skills to be effective leaders in their parishes, dioceses, and other organizations.
- Develop individuals who can fill the roles of Multicultural Region representatives as well as other leadership roles in the organization and the field of Catholic youth ministry by end of fiscal year 2023.
The formation program is projected to be an online, 10-12 session program that can be completed over the course of one year. The curriculum should cover basics in pastoral leadership development, intercultural competencies, and allow participants to learn practical skills for implementation into their ministerial setting.
About Us
NFCYM is a national member organization consisting of dioceses, organizations, and individuals committed to the accompaniment, formation, and development of middle school and high school age youth through Catholic Youth Ministry in the United States. Members and their representatives serve in parishes, high schools, diocesan offices, religious communities, and organizations across the country.
Our Mission
The Mission of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM) is to support and strengthen those who accompany young people as they encounter and follow Jesus Christ.
Our Vision
NFCYM looks to a future when young people see themselves as children of God who live as missionary disciples of Jesus Christ; when the gifts, struggles and diverse realities of young people are welcomed in Catholic faith communities; when ministry leaders have embraced the joy of the Gospel, and when families are living as the domestic Church.
NFCYM commits to advancing the field of pastoral ministry to young people by: forming, equipping, and supporting ministry leaders in their service to young people and their families; modeling and fostering a ministry of acompañamiento among young people of all cultures, languages, socioeconomic and geographic realities; and, partnering with parents and equipping families of young people as they witness to Jesus Christ in their daily lives.
Our Values
- Guidance of the Holy Spirit discerned through prayer
- Fidelity to the mission and teaching of the church
- Ministry rooted in prayer and sacraments
- Communion with the bishops of the United States
- Dignity and giftedness of each person
- Inherent goodness, unique gifts and charisms of all young people
- Baptismal call of each person to discipleship, mission and holiness
- Richness of diversity
- Promotion of justice and peace
- Responsible stewardship of our resources
- Wisdom of shared leadership and collaboration
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
As part of our commitment to recruiting and retaining a just and representative work and volunteer force, we encourage people of color and individuals with disabilities to apply. NFCYM is an equal opportunity employer.
Proposal Submission Process
To apply, please submit no more than 4 pages addressing:
- A summary of your approach to our need.
- Prior experience and background in leadership development, intercultural competency work, and program management.
- Projected Allocation of Resources/Budget ($15,000 over the two years of the pilot).
- Three professional references.
- Optional: Video Submission as part of proposal summary
Please note that if your proposal is chosen, we will offer a stipend with half payment offered up front and the other half once work is completed.
Please direct questions and proposal submissions to Darius Villalobos at [email protected]
The deadline for submissions is August 15, 2021. We will respond to all applicants by August 31, 2021.