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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Strategic Digital Missionary - **Company:** Archdiocese of Philadelphia - **Location:** Philadelphia, PA, United States (Remote available) - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Web Platforms - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0f882c1bdb55dc33 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Design, or Theology · Ministry/nonprofit experience in content creation and social media * Strong Catholic faith knowledge with multimedia production skills (design, video, photography) and proven ability to create engaging content across digital platforms (audience reach, engagement, conversion success) * Strategic, self-motivated communicator who thrives independently and collaboratively in evolving roles Character and Mindset * Apostolic heart: You understand we are living in apostolic times requiring missionary strategies, not maintenance strategies. * Creative vision: You imagine new ways to tell ancient truths and translate the Church's mission for contemporary culture. * Detail-oriented, resilient, humble: You care about excellence in every pixel and word, navigate ambiguity with grace, and serve with joy. * Builder's mentality: You thrive in environments where the roadmap is still being written. You're energized ## Description The Catholic Church of Philadelphia and its entities are Roman Catholic religious organizations, and all employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in accordance with the values, teachings, and morals of the Roman Catholic Church. Job purpose and opportunity The Catholic Church of Philadelphia is embarking on a bold, 20-year journey of renewal through the Trust and Hope initiative. At the heart of this transformation lies an urgent reality: 83% of baptized Catholics are not regularly participating in the life of the Church. Central to this multi-faceted renewal strategy are the establishment of Missionary Hubs across the Archdiocese, designed to reach those who have drifted away and invite them into transformative relationships with Jesus Christ through bold witness, authentic encounter, and digital evangelization that meets people where they live, work, and scroll. We're looking for a storyteller and digital creative who can bring the work of the Missionary Hubs to life - reaching Catholics who've stepped away from the faith and walking alongside those ready to go deeper into missionary discipleship, rooted in the Eucharist., Strategic Leadership & Vision * Lead digital strategy for the Missionary Hubs, turning real stories from the field into content that reaches and moves people online. * Build and run a content approach that grows awareness and draws people deeper - across parishes, communities, and digital platforms throughout the Church of Philadelphia. * Bring regular insights and recommendations to the Strategy Office and Office of Communications, keeping digital ministry connected to the broader Trust and Hope mission. Content Creation & Storytelling * Lead high-impact digital campaigns on TikTok, Instagram and other relevant platforms to inspire engagement and foster conversion. * Develop strategic, sustainable content plans that introduce the Church of Philadelphia to the Missionary Hubs while also maintaining successful personal accounts. * Produce multimedia content that speaks to the Trust and Hope initiative and vision, while sparking curiosity and engagement from both those coming and not coming to the Church, especially those under 30 years old. * Act as the "face" of the "Catholic. Every Day." campaign through real-time online storytelling about the Hubs. Collaboration & Mentorship * Collaborate with other members of the Strategy Office on shared initiatives and priorities * Foster a culture of creativity, excellence, and apostolic zeal Partnership & Analytics * Identify, recruit and train potential counterparts to multiply the digital footprint of the Trust and Hope Initiative and expand digital ministry efforts across the Archdiocese * Establish metrics and KPIs to measure engagement and conversion across all digital platforms * Report and analyze insights and provide recommendations to leadership, by roles that evolve as the mission matures, and you can toggle seamlessly between big-picture vision and the day-to-day details that bring it to life., While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 25 lbs. Direct reports This position sits within the Strategy Office and reports to the Chief Strategy Officer. Day-to-day collaboration and operational guidance will be provided by the Chief of Staff of the Strategy Office. 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