Catholic Context Manager at Alpha USA

MISSION ALIGNMENT

Alpha USA exists to equip and serve the Church in its mission to help people discover and develop a relationship with Jesus. Every staff member at Alpha plays a critical role in advancing this mission, contributing to a culture of prayer, hospitality, evangelism, and innovation.

PURPOSE OF ROLE, SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES (INCLUDED BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

Key Responsibilities:

Implementation of Diocesan Partnerships

• After a formal collaboration, serve as the primary relationship manager for partner diocese, ensuring effective rollout and support of Alpha programs into parishes and schools.

• Provide ongoing support for identified diocesan staffers, equipping them through Alpha training to coach and mentor parish leaders.

• Develop strategies for long-term diocesan engagement, evaluation, and adaptation to strengthen partnerships over time.

• Innovate diocesan Alpha plans to integrate Alpha into diocesan structures and pathways, including training diocesan staff in the Alpha Suite (Alpha Film Series, Alpha Youth, and The Marriage Course).

Parish Level Support

• Envision and support parish ministry leaders to use Alpha as the starting line for missionary discipleship pathways.

• Help create pathways for: OCIA, sacramental prep, youth ministry, Catholic schools, Multicultural communities, universities, prisons, workplaces, young adults, fallen-away Catholics, and seminaries.

• Promote and facilitate digital parish envision events and webinars.

Envision Events & Training

• Ensure contextualization for Alpha’s Explore, 101, Grow trainings for Catholic settings (with training team).

• Facilitate regular Catholic digital and online webinars, trainings, and mentoring opportunities (with Catholic coaches) for ministry leaders, especially for partners.

• Coordinate Catholic-specific Alpha in person events (e.g., Made for Mission) to help envision and train diocesan and parish leaders.

• Collaborate with dioceses and parishes to host regional in person Alpha workshops and trainings.

• Ensure Catholic presenters and storytellers for TAC and NTLs with events and training teams.

Communication, Data & Ongoing Support

• Maintain calendar and consistent communication with Catholic ministry leaders through monthly updates, newsletters, and upcoming events (online & in person).

• Create ongoing communication & practical support for Diocesan partner leaders and parish staff implementing Alpha.

• Utilized Salesforce for Catholic team data needs.

• Identify, gather, and share compelling Catholic Alpha stories to inspire leaders and showcase impact.

Strategic Support

• Contribute to the strategic vision of Alpha Catholic by evaluating opportunities for growth and recommending innovative approaches for Catholic outreach.

• Assist the National Director with donor engagement, fundraising initiatives, and advisory board development.

ROLE DIMENSIONS

DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS

• Embodies Alpha DNA (prayer, invitation, hospitality, listening)

• Adheres to Alpha Staff Operating Values (see attached)

• Guided by the ALPHA values—Attentive to God, Listening, Positive, Humble, and Ambitious—we strive to cultivate a culture rooted in faith, intentionality, and growth. These principles shape our approach to leadership, teamwork, and service.

SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE LOOKS LIKE

• Cultivating strong, trust-based partnerships with diocesan leaders that lead to the meaningful adoption of Alpha across parishes, schools, and ministries

• Catholic ministry leaders feel equipped and inspired to use Alpha as a starting point for discipleship, supported through high-quality trainings, envision events, and ongoing mentorship

• Clear communication, compelling stories of impact, and strong data tracking demonstrate growing engagement and measurable fruit across diocesan partnerships

• Ultimately, this role helps expand the reach and effectiveness of Alpha within the Catholic Church by equipping leaders and building sustainable pathways for evangelization.

COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Mission-driven: Embodies and champions the Alpha ethos

• Collaborative: Works well across teams and departments

• Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic, changing environment

• Detail-oriented: Follows through and maintains quality

• Growth-minded: Open to feedback and continuous learning