About Laudato Si’ Movement

Laudato Si’ Movement (LSM) is an international network of hundreds of Catholic organizations and thousands of grassroots leaders, all working together to care for our common home and advance climate and ecological justice. We strive to be led by the Holy Spirit, and we find joy and support in our faith and in each other. We act at the forefront of faith-based efforts to protect the environment, and our work is very fast-paced, with multiple projects and priorities managed daily. We enjoy a collaborative working environment in which everyone is committed to tackling the planetary crisis with courage and love. We believe, as Pope Francis said in Laudato Si’, that “truly, much can be done!”

About the position

The Programs Manager France coordinates the delivery of campaign strategies for LSM in France. Collaborating with, supporting, and growing partnerships throughout the country, the incumbent will provide vision, outstanding project management, and grassroots and grasstops organizing that strengthens and expands LSM’s highly successful campaign work. This staff member will build LSM's presence and help fulfill our mission of inspiring and mobilizing the Catholic community to care for our common home and achieve climate and ecological justice. This person will report to the Europe Director, work closely with the France Campaign Coordinator, and liaise with other programmatic teams as needed.

Areas of Responsibility

Movement building

• Lead movement building work and climate and ecological justice campaigning across France.

• Manage participants for LSMs mobilization programs, mostly Laudato Si’ Animators, but also Circles and member organizations and partners. Promote Laudato Si Action platform and coordinate with Eglise verte. Recruit participants for key global moments, such as the Season of Creation.

• Coordinate a significant LSM presence during the Pope’s visit in France, coordinating with Church authorities.

• Coordinate with the Communication officer on social media and online platforms to engage a base of supporters and parish leaders in France.

External relationships

• Support the development of an outreach strategy to engage the Catholic community in France.

• Cultivate and nourish partnerships with key Catholic leaders, Catholic stakeholders, climate - faith organizations as well as communities impacted by fossil fuels and the climate crisis.

• Cultivate relationships with civil society organizations on climate and ecological justice.

• Build and maintain relationships with Catholic media.

• Represent LSM in public venues.

• Ensure relevant grant reports and documents are completed in a timely manner.

Strategic thinking and planning

• Implement a plan for France, including the development of support infrastructure, to engage LSM members/partners to act towards the organization’s strategic goals of ecological conversion, sustainability, and advocacy.

Institute ongoing goal-setting, tracking, and evaluation systems to ensure maximum organizational impact.

Other

• Understand LSM’s history, campaigns, and theory of change, and keep current with basic climate science, Church context, and climate policy and news in France.

• Contribute work towards LSM’s overall mission that is outside standard responsibilities and instead relies solely on geographic location or work capacity.

Requirements

Candidates should:

• Demonstrate 2 to 4 years of experience in non-profit organizations, preferably faith-based and/or environmental.

• Demonstrate 1 to 3 years of experience in staff or volunteer management.

• Demonstrate familiarity with ecological issues at both the level of impact and the level of policy, including the nature of the fossil fuel industry.

• Experience working in a Catholic context and knowledge of French faith actors.

• Comfortable working in a prayerful faith-based environment.

Attributes

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following attributes:

• Leads by example: Endorses and embodies LSM values and the Laudato Si’ paradigm in behavior and words. Is grounded in faith and committed to spiritual transformation.

• Strategic and Innovative: Is a creative and strategic thinker, naturally ambitious, who exercises courage, imagination, and confidence to think outside of the box and push boundaries. Integrates learning and ongoing innovations in his/her area to improve impact and reach.

• Productive: A motivated self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment and to produce high-quality materials with a strong attention to detail.

• Project management: Is able to lead projects and ensure that a quality end product is delivered on or ahead of schedule. Familiar with Microsoft Office suite, Google Apps Suite, the basics of digital organizing, and able to learn new applications and programs quickly.

• Effective problem solving: Identifies challenges and takes a problem-solving approach, analyzes data to produce insights, and generates wise, actionable recommendations.

• Leads oneself: Shows self-awareness and is curious about how he/she adds value to the organization. Fosters a growth mindset that is open to change.

• Is inspiring, articulate, and persuasive, to compellingly present complex ideas to Catholic individuals and institutions and a wider audience, both as a public speaker and writer. A highly skilled relationship builder.

• An understanding of the Catholic Church structure in France, and existing contacts with different Catholic institutions and individuals (preferred).

• Culturally sensitive: Is aware of differing cultural practices and can sensitively and authentically engage in a wide variety of relationships. Able to work seamlessly across borders and time zones.

Languages

• French fluency (with a preference for competency in English as well).

Location:

France. People from other EU countries are invited to apply (Spain, Belgium, Italy)

Type:

Part-time interim position for 2 months.

Work environment

Will work from home.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience

• Flexible work environment, including the ability to work from home