Pontifical John Paul II Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family Providence , RI 02940
Posted 4 weeks ago
We are currently seeking a full-time Campus Minister to serve the Brown University & RISD campuses. This individual will work in collaboration with the Catholic Chaplain for the overall coordination and facilitation of campus ministry efforts on the campus.
Essential duties include:
Community-building & student programming
Being present, active, and engaged with the community at large, making newcomers feel welcome and bringing students together
Being available regularly to all students for pastoral counseling
Planning and coordinating all aspects of student programming, including weekly dinners/talks, fellowship events, Holy Week liturgies, opportunities for vocational awareness/discernment, service projects, service trips, and retreats
Participating in teaching RCIA and in other faith formation initiatives
Engaging with the Brown community at large and participating in interfaith initiatives as a part of Brown's Office of Chaplains & Religious Life
Guiding and collaborating with the four FOCUS missionaries on campus
Student leadership formation
Aiding in the ongoing formation of student leaders through retreats and one-on-one meetings
Empowering students to develop, implement, and evaluate their own programming
Fundraising, development & alumni outreach
Attending and contributing to meetings of the board of trustees, the Thomas Becket Foundation
In collaboration with the Executive Assistant and Chaplain, writing reflections for newsletters, emails, and other digital communications
Schedule: This is a full-time, in-person, 40 hours/week position, and includes some evenings and weekends, including every Sunday.
The ideal candidate will:
Hold a masters degree in theology or ministry (MDiv, MTS, M.A., or equivalent) and/or possesses 2-5 years of experience working in a ministry-related field
Possess excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
Have awareness of how a robust campus ministry operates and think creatively about how to reach more students on campus with the truths of the Catholic faith
Be familiar with the spiritual and developmental needs of young adults
Have an outgoing and approachable personality that is relatable to the young adult college community
Exhibit a dedication to the mission of the Church, be able to defend the teachings of the Church, and be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church
The Brown-RISD Catholic Community is a ministry of the Diocese of Providence, served by the Dominican Friars of the Province of St. Joseph, and supported by the Thomas Becket Foundation. It is an ethnically diverse community serving the students at both Brown University and the Rhode Island School of Design. The Campus Minister will work both out of the Catholic Center and out of the Office of Chaplains & Religious Life.
Apply by: May 1, 2024
Start date: August 1, 2024 (earlier if necessary)
To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Pontifical John Paul II Institute For Studies On Marriage And Family