FJV Engagement Manager

Description

Job Title: FJV Engagement Manager

Department: Programs & FJV Relations 

Type: Full-time

FLSA: Exempt

Report to: Director of Programs

Location: Remote - United States Only

No. of Positions: 1

Revision Date: July 24, 2026

General Summary:

Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) is a post-graduate volunteer service program that places young adults to live and work in solidarity with marginalized populations across the United States. Entering our 70th year, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps (JVC) has been a pioneer in the national service landscape. JVC is the oldest, largest, faith-based, full-time volunteer program in the world. This year, JVC has 128 volunteers living in 23 communities across the United States. Volunteers serve at 110+ partner nonprofit social services agencies with a worldwide network of 12,500+ Former Jesuit Volunteer (FJV) alumni.  

Vision:

Grounded in the core values of spirituality, simple living, community and social justice, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps envisions a just, inclusive, and equitable world that honors the dignity and diversity of all.

Mission:

The Jesuit Volunteer Corps, through solidarity and service with local communities, fosters the formation of young people dedicated to a faith that promotes justice.

JVC is based in the United States. For more information, please visit www.jesuitvolunteers.org. 

Overview: FJVEM leads our engagement with the 12,500+ alumni of the JVC program: Former Jesuit Volunteers (“FJVs”) who are, in the words of our founder Fr. Jack Morris, SJ, “ruined for life.” This role will develop and implement a comprehensive strategy to build and manage programs, resources, and activities that connect us to and cultivate a life-long relationship with our FJV community.

Objectives:

Manage and develop an FJV Alumni Connection Hub

• Coordinate a digital calendar of annual FJV communications and programming (both JVC-led and/or locally initiated) 
• Curate content for and design quarterly FJV newsletter
• Maintain an updated Alumni Hub on the JVC website to track engagement opportunities and spotlight participation
• Partner with Communications team to acknowledge noteworthy highlights of FJVs with features on achievements/recognition (i.e. press releases, social media updates)
• Oversee developing and publishing FJV related social media communications, including video interview series
• Plan and pilot a chapter-based structure to organize core FJV communities

Lead and facilitate programs and activities that benefit FJV connection, formation, and networking

• Develop and lead the process of transitioning the current JV cohort into FJVs (Becoming an FJV, DisOrientation Retreat)
• Design and implement regular JVC-initiated FJV events, provide logistics support for locally-led FJV events (retreats, coffee chats, conferences, happy hours, potlucks, community service days)
• Manage initiatives beneficial to the wellbeing of the FJV community (i.e. career networking, mentorship program)
• Manage, scale, and promote organizational partnerships providing alumni resources, including graduate program scholarships
• Establish and maintain mechanisms for gathering regular and ongoing FJV feedback
• Serve as primary point of contact for general FJV inquiries and check-ins through department inbox and phone extension 
• Manage JVC swag merchandise and how we market and distribute it.

Collaborate to engage FJVs across the organization

• With Programs/Admissions: solicit support for JVC functions, including application screeners, Local Formation Teams, community needs (cars, furniture, etc.)
• With Development: assist with lead identification and campaign design to support FJV giving goals
• With Communications: collect and publish FJV stories, testimonials, and key events for social media and website content

Operations

• Maintain contact databases that support ongoing FJV communications, including listservs and webpages to support email/text outreach

Anticipated Results:

• Growth in FJV reach and engagement rate  
• Increased traffic to the Alumni Hub, leading to increased touchpoints at our annual activities/events
• Expanded storytelling that highlights Former Jesuit Volunteers and the impact of a year of service
• Increased percentage of FJV donors

Education and Experience:

• Education: A bachelor's degree required
• Former Jesuit Volunteers strongly preferred
• Three - five years of experience with preference given to experience in alumni relations, communications, membership outreach/relations
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Demonstrated experience with public speaking, group facilitation and event planning 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Familiarity with Jesuit values (community, simplicity, social justice, spirituality) and ability to translate those values into compelling digital storytelling
• Familiarity with and willingness to promote Catholic social justice tradition and Ignatian Spirituality
• Strong professional, intercultural and organizational communication skills, verbal and written
• Demonstrated leadership skills, ability to work in a team and independently
• Demonstrated skill in data collection, analysis, and reporting

Physical Requirements:

To perform in this position successfully, an individual must be able to:

• Exert minimal physical effort with intermittent movement going from one place to another.
• Withstand prolonged periods of sitting in meetings or at a desk working with a computer.
• Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. 
• Repetitive Motions: Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Required to have close visual acuity to perform extensive work on the computer.

Working Conditions:

• Availability to work evenings and weekends when required
• Much of work with colleagues is by phone, video conferencing or other electronic means
• Availability for extensive national travel
• Significant amount of office work; must have the physical ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time and perform daily activities from a desk and must be able to operate a computer and other office equipment 

Salary Range:

$55,000 - $60,000 annually depending on experience

To Apply:

Complete an application and upload your resume on JVC’s website at Careers (jesuitvolunteers.org).

Application Deadline:

August 14, 2026

As an organization committed to advancing racial equity and inclusion, the Jesuit Volunteer Corps encourages applications from candidates of all ages, races, classes, gender identities, sexual orientations, religions, languages, and physical abilities. 

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Requirements

See above