Pastoral Associate for Catechesis

RESPONSIBILITIES

Engages regularly with students, in individual or small-group settings;
Cultivates, trains, and forms effective student leadership each year. Major activities currently include:
Carolina Catholic Night (CCN), including weekly planning and programming, student band, and supervision of common meal;
Student retreat programs, especially Carolina Awakening, including formation and oversight of all student ministerial and leadership roles, pre-events, and CA Letter writing;
Other experiences and selected national gatherings;
Hospitality, including planning and organizing social events and Week of Welcome;
Campus Outreach, including planning and organizing events;
Marketing, including oversight of Instagram account, digital graphics, outreach and registration, weekly email;
Collaborates with other staff to facilitate interaction between parish and campus ministry with small faith groups, service and justice, faith formation of children and teens, liturgy, and fundraising;
All other duties as assigned by the Pastor.

The Associate Director of Campus Ministry also:

Is present at significant parish-wide events;
Attends at least one Sunday liturgy per week (generally Sunday evening) and other liturgical events as needed;
Takes part in weekly staff meetings;
Maintains a budget for assigned programs;
Provides appropriate pastoral care and presence to undergraduate students, modeling healthy self-care and spiritual practice;
Is engaged with colleagues in a supportive atmosphere.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Strong organizational, leadership, communication, and relational;
Ability to work creatively with others in a contemporary university parish setting.
Evidence of personal practice and dedication to Catholic faith, and commitment to personal discipleship and evangelization;
Advanced degree in Theology, Pastoral Studies, or related field preferred; Bachelor's degree and commensurate experience accepted;
At least 2 years of demonstrated experience with college/university campus ministry or closely related ministerial experience;

TO APPLY

Please submit all application materials electronically to [email protected]

Resume or c.v.;

Evidence of relevant experience and accomplishments related to the listed job responsibilities-this may be submitted as a cover letter of up to 500 words or a short video or audio recording of five minutes or less;

Two letters of recommendation, at least one of which must certify your active practice of Catholic faith;

Position opening summer 2023. Deadline for receipt of all application materials is Friday, February 17, 2023.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a full-time, 12-month, 40-hour-per-week position. Flexible schedule with weekend work required. Competitive salary. Full benefits package of the Diocese of Raleigh (health, dental and vision insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, vacation, and retirement).

Selected candidate required to complete a background check.