Coordinator of Campus Ministry

St. John XXIII Catholic Church; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John XXIII Catholic Church in Colorado is seeking a Coordinator of Campus Ministry to cultivate a vibrant RamCatholic community at Colorado State University.

You will partner with the Director of Campus Ministry to empower students through prayer, formation, and outreach, bringing Christ to CSU through meaningful discipleship, events, and retreats. The ideal candidate is relational, proactive, and able to collaborate across clergy, staff, and student leaders.

Qualifications

• Experience in campus ministry or Catholic ministry settings.
• Ability to collaborate with clergy, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong relational and proactive leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute campus ministry events, retreats, and formation opportunities.
• Emcee and lead weekly student events, rallies, and outreach initiatives.
• Build relationships with students, interns, and campus partners to sustain engagement.
• Manage event setup, budget, and purchasing for ministry activities.
• Support the Director of Campus Ministry and mentor the Student Leadership Team.
• Foster a welcoming, hospitable environment for RamCatholic on campus.

Skills

Discipleship

Relationship-building

Event coordination

Public speaking

Tools

Event planning software

Social media management

Job description

COORDINATOR OF CAMPUS MINISTRY: POSITION OVERVIEW

The Coordinator of Campus Ministry plays an important role in cultivating a vibrant, welcoming, and mission-driven culture at St. John XXIII where college students can encounter Jesus Christ, experience authentic friendship, and be formed into missionary disciples who transform the world.

Working closely with our Director of Campus Ministry they will be responsible for bringing the broader vision of RamCatholic to life. The role supports student outreach and discipleship efforts, and executes events, retreats, formation opportunities, and outreach initiatives to bring Christ to students at CSU. We are looking for someone who is both relational, approachable, and proactive. They should be able to collaborate within a diverse team while bringing creativity and energy to ministry settings.

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Discipleship & Evangelization

• Cultivate a discipleship culture within RamCatholic: Help students encounter Christ through prayer, the sacraments, Church teaching, and an abundance of life with one another.
• Collaborate with the FOCUS Missionary Team and Clergy: Support FOCUS Bible study, discipleship, and personal accompaniment efforts. Connect students to clergy for spiritual direction and discernment support. Mobilize a student culture around adoration and contemplative prayer.
• Bridge newly active students into relationships with active student disciples: Identify opportunities for friendship, community, and deeper involvement amongst our actively engaged students.
• Spend approximately 20-30% of working time in campus outreach: Through tabling, seasonal events, campus activities, and one on one follow-ups; forge pathways to bring Jesus into existing University structures (ex. residence halls, sporting events, classrooms, friendships, and student orgs).
• Proactively build relationships with the wider student body: Bring new and fresh ideas to help us engage students and ignite curiosity amongst those who are new to us or disconnected.

2. Leadership Development and Evangelization

• Work alongside our Director of Campus Ministry to develop our Student Leadership Team: Through weekly meetings, encouragement, and mentorship; serve as the main source of support and accountability for the team.
• Inspire a student-to-student evangelization culture: Identify and uplift the gifts and leadership potential of our active students. Provide opportunities for students to grow in apostolic habits and create pathways for peer evangelization on campus.
• Foster a collaborative and invested student ministry: Build a culture of shared ownership and service where students can take responsibility within our ministry.

3. Programming and Events

• Collaborate with Staff, Clergy, and Student Leaders: Develop and bring impactful events, retreats, and formation opportunities to college students.
• Run the weekly operations of Campus Ministry events: Take responsibility and ownership of event execution. Generate enthusiasm and participation among students through personal invitations. Serve as a main emcee for events and rally students around upcoming initiatives.
• Serve as a main point of contact for student engagement and ministry requests: Connect newly registered students, maintain communication channels to strengthen connections, and serve as an ambassador for RamCatholic.
• Cultivate a welcoming and hospitable environment: Work alongside our Student interns and staff to help students feel known, valued, and connected the moment they walk through our doors.
• Steward Church resources: Facilitate plans for event setup, teardown, and building lockup. Maintain a campus ministry budget and manage purchasing and deliveries for event needs.

4. Team Life & Ministry Culture

• Meet weekly one-on-one with the Director of Campus Ministry: Communicate progress and ideas for ministry growth, receiving direction, coaching, mentorship, and support.
• Participate Actively in regular Campus Ministry and Staff meetings: Enter into the rhythms and shared life of a diverse, close-kinit, and dynamic team.
• Cultivate healthy working relationships with clergy, parish staff, FOCUS missionaries and volunteers. Contribute positively to a culture of humility, flexibility, accountability, and shared mission.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE IS SOMEBODY WHO

• Is grounded in the Catholic faith: They deeply love the Lord and desire their ministry to flow from the fruits of their daily prayer and relationship with Jesus Christ.
• Loves formation: A lifelong learner, they jump at the chance to share the teachings of the Church. Paired with a love for Sacred Scripture, they desire to make the life of Missionary Discipleship real and tangible for others.
• Thrives when bringing people together: They have a knack for gathering others around a Catholic way of life, bringing steadiness and approachability to their relationships.
• Embodies relationship and hospitality: They build lasting connections with a diverse range of people. They are quick to recognize opportunities, and love brainstorming new ideas to find fresh ways to engage others.
• Brings energy to apostolically-minded environments: With a heart for the lost, they are a natural mobilizer and motivator. In sometimes extravagant ways, they spark curiosity and generate excitement amongst others.
• Bolsters team life: A support for their coworkers, they bring both a light-heartedness and proactive initiative to their teams. They value shared ownership and foster innovation within teams they are a part of.
• Exemplifies adaptability, flexibility, and dependability: They follow through on commitments, communicate proactively, take ownership of assigned responsibilities, self-manage projects, and adjust to feedback on the fly.
• Is teachable and driven: Thriving in a fast paced environment, they navigate to changing needs while maintaining a positive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed. They welcome feedback and receive direction with humility and an internal desire to grow.

SPIRITUAL AND WORK EXPECTATIONS

• Thirty minutes of each workday will be dedicated to personal prayer. (A longer Holy Hour is optional, but encouraged with the FOCUS Team)
• Regular participation in the sacramental life of the Church including daily Mass and frequent Confession is expected.
• The role is 40 hours a week, but regular availability is required, including approximately three nights a week. (Tuesdays, Thursdays for Candlelight Mass, and Sundays)
• Participation in weekend long commitments for retreats and conferences is expected and will be communicated in advance.
• PTO is offered and communication of absences, scheduling needs, and requests for time off to the Director of Campus Ministry will fall in accordance with parish policies.
• The position will have an initial 90 day probationary period where the organization and employee will determine fit. The employee will receive an evaluation after the 90 day period.