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Evangelisation Officer
Presentation Brothers, Glasthule, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin
Presentation Brothers (Anglo-Irish Province)
Description of the
employer
The Presentation Brothers is a Roman Catholic Congregation
of religious brothers founded by Blessed Edmund Rice in
Waterford in 1802. The Brothers are present today in Ireland,
England, Canada, United States, Ghana, Nigeria, and the West
Indies.
The Congregation is divided into three Provinces. Each
Province takes responsibility for its own life and mission in
response to the direction of the Congregation Leadership
Team.
The current vacancy is with the Anglo-Irish Province. The
Anglo-Irish Province includes eight Brothers’ communities in
Ireland, one Brothers’ community in England, a vibrant Youth
Ministry Office in Cork, a well established Communications
Office in Dublin and several other ministries and outreaches.
Mission
The mission of the Presentation Brothers is “forming Christ in
the young”. This is our charism – it is the reason our
Congregation exists.
Background to the
Role
Evangelisation of the young is at the heart of our mission as a
religious congregation. As Brothers, we have traditionally
sought to achieve this by classroom-based teaching. However,
these times call for a new approach.
We already have a number of evangelisation projects in
operation. For example, our house in Dublin is the home of
“Mondays at the Monastery”, a programme aimed at helping
participants to deepen their faith. Our Dublin house also hosts
the well-known Alpha programme. We also run occasional
outreach programmes such as Fr Robert Barron’s
“Catholicism” DVD series.
We are particularly keen on expanding our outreach to young
adults, i.e. those in their twenties and thirties.
Reporting to
Province Leadership Team (PLT) of the Anglo-Irish Province
of the Presentation Brothers.
Managing
The Evangelisation Officer will implement a defined strategy
of Evangelisation outreach projects, collaborating with other
individuals and organisations as needed.
Contract Duration
Three year contract commencing on Monday, 7th September
2015 with six month probationary period.
Grade and Scale
Salary depends on qualifications and experience.
Location of Position The Evangelisation Officer will be based at Presentation
Brothers, Glasthule, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin.
Scope of the Role
The role provides an excellent opportunity to develop an
imaginative and sustainable evangelisation outreach to young
adults.
This work may involve working outside of traditional office
hours, e.g. on evenings and at weekends.
Safeguarding
Children Policy
Key Duties &
Responsibilities
The Presentation Brothers Child Safeguarding Policy will be
adhered to at all times.
1. Develop and deliver a Work Plan for the Evangelisation
Office.
 An initial task will be the establishment of a
creative Calendar of Activities for
Evangelisation in the Province with the support
of relevant stakeholders including the
Presentation Brothers Youth Ministry Office in
Cork, the Province Vocations Team, the
Province Office and the Presentation Brothers
Schools Truest (PBST).
2. Managing the internal and external communication of
the Province’s message and mission by:
 Daily editing of Congregation website,
www.PresentationBrothers.org, and Facebook
page providing both with fresh and engaging
content.
 Assisting Vocations Director with content
management of “The Blogging Brother” blog.
 Arranging the occasional filming of
promotional clips for our YouTube channel.
 Gathering content and editing the “Presentation
Connections” newsletter.
 Preparing content for the regular “Presentation
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E-letter”.
Assisting individual Brothers and communities
with communications issues, e.g. preparing
public addresses.
Drafting press releases for significant
moments/events in the life of the Province.
3. The establishment/consolidation of sustainable
evangelisation outreaches in Dublin, Cork, Killarney
and Waterford.
4. A key member and creative contributor to the Province’s
Vocations Strategy Team which delivers ways of
promoting vocations to the Presentation Brothers.
5. A committed member and supporter of the Province
Safeguarding Committee.
6. An enthusiastic member of the Presentation Family
Coordination Committee which maps future
collaboration among the different groups composing the
network of organisations known as the Presentation
Family.
7. Assisting the Province Leader in the day to day running
of the Province. This may involve daily morning
meetings, assisting at Province events and providing
advice and suggestions regarding issues arising.
8. Key member of the Province Secretariat working
closely and in harmony with the other Offices of the
Anglo-Irish Province in executing the Strategic Plan
(2011-2017).
9. Networking & collaborating with local and national
evangelisation personnel.
 Attend conferences and workshops for up-skilling
and networking.
 Continuous building of database of contacts for
receipt of Presentation Brothers e-letter.
Person Specification – Essential Requirements (E)
(E) Qualification
 A relevant third level qualification with
clearly demonstrable in-depth
knowledge and commitment to the
Catholic faith.
(E) Experience
 Track record of working with young
adults in a faith formation context.
 Ability to organise & advertise events.
 Play a leadership role during
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(E) Qualities
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events/activities.
Familiarity with use of new social
media.
Excellent communication and
influencing skills.
Excellent people and relationship
management skills.
Proficient in report writing.
Ability to mix easily with young adults.
Organisation and advertising of events.
Strategically thinking and converting
strategy into action.
Highly developed leadership skills.
Experience in planning, delivering and
evaluating programmes of activities and
ensuring targets are met.
Fluent in the use of MS office
packages.
Strong passion for evangelisation.
Supportive of, and empathy with, the
mission of the Presentation Brothers.
Clear sense of professional boundaries.
Comfortable working in an
environment with a limited support
staff.
A collaborative approach to work.
Determination to maximise all
opportunities for success.
A full, clean driving licence and
availability to travel throughout Ireland.
Garda vetting for Child Safeguarding
by the Presentation Brothers.
Person Specification – Desirable Requirements (D)
(D) Qualification
 Qualification in theology, youth
ministry or relevant discipline.
(D) Experience
(D) Skills
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3 years of experience in a related field.
Evidence of placing news items in
media.
Writing and distributing press releases.
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Photography.
Familiarity with a website CMS.
Managing budgets.
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(D) Qualities
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Musical talent, ability to play an
instrument.
Interest/skill in creative arts.
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Sense of humour.
Positive outlook.