Campus Minister - Tulane Catholic

Arch No; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package through Archdioc

Opportunities for spiritual and профес

Job summary

Archdiocese of New Orleans is seeking a Campus Minister to support Tulane Catholic on campus. This full-time, exempt role emphasizes relational presence, formation, retreats, and leadership development among students and a collaborative ministry team.

You will coordinate calendars, engage students, and work with FOCUS missionaries and staff to unify ministry activities. The position includes benefits and opportunities for spiritual and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic who loves the Church and mission of Catholic campus ministry.
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in theology, ministry, education or related field preferred.
• Experience in Catholic campus ministry, preferably with FOCUS, Christ in the City, SPO, or a similar apostolate.
• Strong relational skills: warm, energetic, and at ease with college students.
• Must complete Archdiocese of New Orleans Safe Environment training and background check before starting.

Responsibilities

• Be consistently present at the student center: Mass, meals, events, and ordinary moments.
• Welcome new students, especially those on the margins of the community.
• Coordinate hospitality moments like Sunday Night Supper and other events.
• Plan and lead formation evenings, talks, and retreats; handle logistics and follow-up.
• Serve as the primary contact and formation resource for the Student Leadership Team.

Skills

Relational skills

Collaboration

Communication

Social media proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in theology, ministry, education or related field

Job description

Campus Minister

• MINISTRY / LOCATION: Tulane Catholic
• EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time | Exempt
• WORK ARRANGEMENT: On-Site
• EMPLOYER: Archdiocese of New Orleans
• REPORTS TO: Director of Tulane Catholic

Position Overview

Tulane Catholic is in a season of renewal. We are intentionally and energetically working to build a vibrant Catholic community for a new generation of Tulane students.

The Campus Minister's work is both relational and organizational. On the relational side, the job is presence and outreach: being at Mass, meals, and events, getting to know students, and following up with those who are new or drifting.

Just as important, the Campus Minister is a facilitator. Because the Director and several members of the leadership team serve Tulane Catholic part-time, the Campus Minister is the steady, full-time presence who holds the day-to-day ministry together. Working closely with the Director, the Ministry Operations Manager, our FOCUS missionaries, and student leaders, the Campus Minister keeps people and plans connected so that retreats, formation, events, and student leadership work together as one ministry. This means coordinating rather than owning every initiative: making sure the right people are talking, the calendar holds together, and nothing falls through the cracks.

We are looking for someone who enjoys college students, works well on a team, has the follow-through to manage details, and wants to invest in students and their leadership over the long term.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 to $55,000 annually
• Full benefits package through the Archdiocese of New Orleans
• Opportunities for your own spiritual and professional development
• Full-time, exempt position
• Some evenings and weekends required during events, retreats, and major ministry activities
• Occasional overnight travel, including retreats and conferences such as SEEK

Start Date

• January 2027 preferred, with flexibility to Summer 2027 for the right candidate

Reporting

• Reports directly to the Director of Tulane Catholic
• Member of the Ministry Leadership Team
• Works closely with the Ministry Operations Manager and FOCUS team, coordinating with them rather than supervising them
• Primary staff point of contact for the Student Leadership Team
• Supervises the campus ministry intern, if one is hired

Duties and Responsibilities

Student Presence and Hospitality

• Be consistently present at the student center: at Mass, at meals, at events, and in ordinary moments
• Seek out and welcome new students, with particular attention to those on the margins of the community
• Help coordinate Sunday Night Supper and other hospitality moments

Formation and Retreats

• Plan and lead formation evenings, talks, and retreats throughout the academic year
• Handle retreat logistics, recruit participants, and follow up with students afterward
• Help students connect their faith to their daily life at Tulane

Student Leadership Team (SLT)

• Serve as the primary point of contact and formation resource for the SLT
• Recruit, form, and empower student leaders to take ownership of ministry activities
• Facilitate regular SLT meetings and help set the direction of student-led initiatives

Coordination and Facilitation

• Serve as the main point of coordination between the Director, the FOCUS team, the Ministry Operations Manager, and student leaders
• Build and maintain a ministry calendar that brings FOCUS Bible studies, events, retreats, and formation into one rhythm
• Support FOCUS missionaries without directing or supervising them; the Director retains direct oversight
• Communicate proactively about scheduling, logistics, and student needs

Communications

• Work with the Ministry Operations Manager on social media and promotion for events and programming
• Help tell the story of Tulane Catholic to students, alumni, and supporters

Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic who loves the Church and believes deeply in the mission of Catholic campus ministry
• Bachelor's degree required; degree in theology, ministry, education, or related field preferred
• Experience in Catholic campus ministry, preferably with FOCUS, Christ in the City, SPO, or a similar apostolate
• Strong relational skills: naturally warm, energetic, and at ease with college students
• Ability to collaborate within a team and communicate proactively
• Comfortable with basic digital communications and social media
• Must complete the Archdiocese of New Orleans Safe Environment training and background check before beginning work

You'd Be a Great Fit If You...

• Are excited about building a ministry and investing in the next generation
• Enjoy college students and are at ease spending time with them
• Are a natural facilitator who makes things happen by bringing the right people together
• Have Enablement and Galvanizing among your Working Genius strengths (from Patrick Lencioni's model): you get energy from supporting others and from rallying people around a shared goal
• Bring enough Tenacity, the Working Genius of seeing work through to completion, to follow through on the details even when it isn't glamorous
• Complement a more directive, vision-driven leader by running with the vision and making it relational
• Are eager to learn, willing to stretch, and joyful in your vocation

Definition of Success

In this role, you are succeeding when:

• Students who walk in for the first time come back because someone made them feel like they belonged
• The FOCUS team and the broader ministry calendar are well-coordinated and working in the same direction
• The Director and the Ministry Leadership Team are kept well informed about students, events, and needs
• Students, led by a Student Leadership Team growing in confidence and faith, are taking ownership of the community: inviting friends, leading events and small groups, and carrying initiatives forward without staff having to drive them
• Retreats and formation evenings are happening, are well-attended, and are spiritually fruitful
• The community has a visible, winsome presence on campus and on social media
• Students are not just participating in programs but are being formed as disciples and leaders