Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown
The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown are Catholic Nuns who respond together to meet the critical needs of God’s people in Youngstown and northeast Ohio and have since 1874. St. Angela Merici founded the Ursuline order in Italy in 1535. She was a woman of faith and vision who served the Church and sought to be an instrument of change in her world. Today we live Gospel values, desire to deepen our relationship with Christ, support one another in community, and strive to make a difference in the world. The Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown minister in the areas of education, health care, social service, parish work and more, focusing on but not limited to poverty, immigrant and disadvantaged populations. The Ursuline Sisters sponsor several nonprofit programs. These include Beatitude House, HIV/AIDS Ministry, Young Adult Outreach, the Ursuline Center, Ursuline Preschool and Kindergarten and Dorothy Day House.
Position Description:
The Education Specialist will apply her/his existing skills set to the job while gaining valuable on-the-job experience. The Education Specialist will be responsible for developing and implementing curriculum for immigrant families in English Language Learning and other basic skills instruction, mentoring the children and creating opportunities for social development with mothers and children, as well as tutoring children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS, and those living in poverty. Position could also include engaging with staff, clients and volunteers at other nonprofit sites/ministries administered by the Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown.
Candidates are encouraged to apply their education, energy and vision to make a difference in our ministries and the lives of people served by them.
Candidate Description:
Candidates should hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree and desire to devote one year of their life to service at Ursuline Sisters of Youngstown ministry sites in the Youngstown area. Applicants must present at least three excellent references, take initiative, be dependable, be licensed drivers with reliable transportation, and should demonstrate leadership qualities.
Contact:
Interested parties should contact the director as soon as possible. Applicants must pass a federal background check. Positions will be filled at director’s discretion.
Sister Norma Raupple, Dir. of Outreach, 330-792-7636, 330-261-4729, nraupple@gmail.com; 4250 Shields Rd., Canfield, Ohio 44406; www.theursulines.org.
For more information, visit: http://www.theursulines.org/ and http://www.ursulinesistersaids.org/