Catholic Student Center at Washington University
Location
Clayton, MO | United States
Job description
Position Summary
The Campus Minister for the Catholic Student Center at Washington University (CSC) in St. Louis is responsible for student faith and leadership formation, outreach, and evangelization. As a team, all Campus Ministers serve through one-on-one mentorship, retreats, evangelization programs, faith formation programs, service programs, and social gatherings. Campus Ministers live the Catholic faith in his/her daily life, balance a Catholic theological background with ministry skills, and have strong communication, organization, and planning skills.
The Campus Minister will serve as a key resource for students focused on two primary areas of the Ministry, in addition to general pastoral ministry duties.
- Student Outreach. Engaging students in relational ministry, providing support to students in their personal, spiritual, and relational aspects of their lives on campus and at the CSC, and connecting students to the community of faith at the CSC.
- Evangelization. Form students as disciples and train them to share their love of God and Church within trusting relationships.
This role will report to the Director of Campus Ministry and work in collaboration with the Campus Ministry team and the broader CSC staff and community.
Duties and Responsibilities (Shared by Campus Ministers)
- Provide outreach and spiritual support to students at Washington University's Danforth and/or Medical School campuses and the St. Louis College of Pharmacy campus through one-on-ones, meals, presence, and other evangelization activities.
- Support student formation that encourages and trains them to be effective leaders in church and society, rooted in Gospel values and in service.
- Coordinate residence hall outreach efforts to students in collaboration with CSC interns and the Catholic Student Union.
- Participate in Sunday Mass and weekday Mass and complete assigned duties.
- Maintain visible outreach presence on both campuses by regular attendance at student campus events, including but not limited to concerts, student presentations, receptions, and sporting events.
- Attend (including preparation, set-up, and clean-up) regularly scheduled student weekly events.
- Attend major CSC programs including, but not limited to, orientation and welcoming events, liturgical celebrations, CSC development events, and graduation events.
- Provide presence and spiritual support to students attending retreats and other key events hosted by the CSC.
- Provide leadership formation with students through a variety of programs.
- Assist with the formation for Kent Intern-In-Service participants.
- Assist with retreat formation.
- Organize, coordinate, and participate in winter break and/or spring break service trip(s). Recruit students, supervise, and mentor students/interns who assist with the trip. Organize preparatory team meetings that provide catholic social teaching education.
- Coordinate and recruit leaders for Core Communities faith-sharing groups. Provide training and support for Core Community leaders.
- Other duties as assigned.
Professional Qualifications
- Required: Bachelor's Degree, strongly preferred in theology, religious studies, or related field.
- Preferred: Master's Degree in ministry/theology or a related field.
- Minimum of two years of ministry experience with a college/university campus ministry or young adult ministry.
- Practicing Roman Catholic.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented manner in all interactions.
- Ability to adapt to change, be open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, handle pressure, and adjust plans to meet changing needs.
- Capacity to work evenings, weekends, and holidays when necessary, and be flexible with schedule.
Requirements for Applying
Submit a cover letter, your resume, two references, and responses to the following questions to the Catholic Student Center at Washington University via email to [REMOVED - SEE ORIGINAL LISTING]
- Describe what your personal mission statement would be as a campus minister.
- What are the biggest challenges in the life of faith (or faith journey) for college students?
- Provide one example of how you have addressed one of these challenges with college students or some other age group through a program, event, or formational experience.
- How would you define evangelization in a campus ministry setting?
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Salary
$45k - $50k
