Program Manager – Ministry in Rural and Small Towns

Program Manager – Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Catholic Rural Life l, MN. posted on Mon, May 05

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Position Announcement Catholic Rural Life Program Manager – Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns Catholic Rural Life (CRL) is a national, Catholic nonprofit organization dedicated to the vitalityof the American countryside. Since 1923 CRL has been promoting Catholic life in rural America. Ourvision is thriving families, farms, and parishes centered on faith, community, and care ofcreation. Our work in ethical agriculture and pastoral ministry & outreach supports and builds therural Church by educating leaders—clergy, religious, and laity.

Today, we advance our mission through three distinct but interrelated areas of impact:? Rural Ministry and Outreach:
Strengthening pastoral leadership through CRL’s Thriving in Rural Ministry program, sharing of best practices and leadership development.? Ethical Food and Agriculture:
Educating for a more just and sustainable food supply, from thefarm to the kitchen table.? Thriving Congregations - Strengthening lay leadership in parishes and expanding CRL’sChapters throughout rural America.

The Program Manager for Ministry in Rural Areas and Small Towns (RST) is responsible for providing leadership and initiative in building Catholic Rural Life’s strategic partnerships and expanding

CRL’s Chapters across the country. The purpose of this initiative is to expand upon our legacy of successful programming and accelerate our capacity to equip lay leaders and clergy in Catholicparishes throughout rural America. We seek to extend CRL’s reach to over 100 Catholic ruraldioceses across the US, thereby impacting thousands of Catholic congregations and lay leaders. Through our national network of CRL’s 35 collaborators (chapters) and five partner-organizations, CRL seeks to expand our efforts to share the gospel of Jesus Christ and sow seeds ofa living and vibrant faith among the many networks and centers of influence that permeate rurallife and communities.

Through the development of focused workshops, regional conferences, professional seminars,educational courses, a virtual resource library, as well as virtual networks, we aim “through therenewal of their minds” to transform the clergy and laity so that they may be equipped to answertheir baptism call and professional vocation with clarity, confidence and freedom in Christ. Byaccompanying these men and women in renewing their hearts and minds, we can then become asustaining partner as we aid them in their efforts to make their congregations true catalysts ofongoing service to God and others.

Duties and responsibilities include:? Managing strategic partnerships around the U.S.? Planning, organizing and managing events and workshops.? Managing and expanding CRL chapters throughout the country.? Building relationships with dioceses and parishes throughout the country to support CRLprogramming.

Experience and Qualification Requirements

A successful candidate for this position will have the following:? Undergraduate or higher degree in theology and/or business administration or relevant field experience.? At least five years of management and/or ministry experience.? Proficiency in MS Windows-based software applications, spreadsheets, and database applications.? Excellent communication skills.? Excellent organizational and administrative skills.? Strong experience leading collaborative teams and/or organizations.

Supervision The Program Manager will report directly to the Executive Director of Catholic Rural Life. Theoffice is located at the University of St. Thomas campus in St. Paul, MN.Terms This position is full-time, and the salary will depend upon on experience.

Application Process Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter by May 23, 2025 to Seth Forster,Office Manager at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). or mail – UST Mail 4080, 2115 Summit Ave., St. Paul,MN 55105.

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