Campus Ministry Fellow

Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond is seeking a Campus Ministry Fellow to join our team in Richmond, VA. The Fellow will serve on a campus ministry team for one to two years while pursuing graduate studies and will gain direct ministry experience in evangelization and pastoral outreach.

Under the Local Director of Campus Ministry, you will participate in evangelization, mentorship, and service projects, with opportunities for ongoing theology education when possible.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and enrollment in graduate coursework in theology or pastoral ministry.
• 1+ years of Campus Ministry experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Ability to work in multi-faith and multicultural settings.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities span Evangelization, Word, Worship, Community, and Service as directed.
• Respond to pastoral needs of students as appropriate.
• Mentor and disciple to foster student leadership.
• Supervise student programs and activities (music, groups, retreats, service trips).
• Provide logistical support for events proposed by student leadership.
• Collaborate with Diocesan Office by joining campus ministry events.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multicultural settings

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Enrolled in graduate coursework in theology or pastoral ministry

Job description

• Location 7800 CAROUSEL LANE,Richmond, VA, 23294,United States
• Base Pay $16.15 / Hour
• Job Category Campus Ministry, Internship in Campus Ministry, Catholic Jobs
• Employee Type FT Hourly
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others No

Description

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is now accepting applications for its Campus Ministry Fellowship Program for the 2027–2029 cycle.

This Program is open to all recent college graduates who want to get direct ministry experience while pursuing a graduate degree. The campus ministry Fellow serves for one to two years on a particular campus ministry. As a Fellow, you will participate as part of a team led by the Local Director of Campus Ministry to further evangelization efforts on Campus. You will serve the campus ministry in numerous ways and at the discretion of the Local Director. When possible, continuing education will be provided in the areas of theology or pastoral ministry.

Over the course of the program the Fellow will grow in knowledge and practice so that you are able to fully serve as a campus minister upon completion of the program.

Responsibilities

• Upon consultation with the Local Director, various responsibilities will be assigned in the areas of Evangelization, Word, Worship, Community, and Service.
• Respond to the pastoral needs of students as appropriate
• Provide mentorship and discipleship to foster student leadership development.
• Supervisestudent programs and activities (including but not limited to music ministry, small groups, retreats, community service projects, alternative break trips)
• Provide logistical support, as necessary, for activities and events proposed by the student leadership and approved by the Local Director.
• Collaborate with the Diocesan Office for Evangelization by participating in diocesan events (i.e., Campus Ministry Summit, Annual Spring Retreat, Diocesan Work Camp) and campus ministry staff events (i.e., Winter Meeting and Spring Retreat and Conference).
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

The fellow collaborates regularly with the Local Director of Campus Ministry, the Diocesan Associate Director of the Office for Evangelization, the Campus Ministry team, and other Diocesan Campus Ministry staff members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in graduate level coursework in the areas of theology or pastoral ministry.
• 1+ years’ Campus Ministry experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with others.
• Ability to work well in a multi-faith and multicultural settings
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively in both office and event settings.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing

This is a full-time (40 hours a week) non-exempt professional ministry position. Night and weekend work is necessary primarily during the academic year. The position requires travel to campus ministers’ meetings and other diocesan events. Approved travel expenses are reimbursed.