Evangelization & Outreach Intern

Utcatholic; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 19,286; Part time

Job summary

A University Ministry Center in Austin, Texas, seeks a Communications Intern for the 2026-2027 academic year. This role involves assisting in strategic communication and outreach efforts within the Catholic community on campus. Key tasks include organizing events, meetings, and outreach initiatives. Candidates must be current students, practicing Catholics, and possess effective communication and time management skills. Compensation is $14/hour, averaging 5-10 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with pastoral teams and student leaders.
• Proficient in engaging students and creating outreach events.
• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Support the philosophy of Catholic ministry in professional and personal life.
• Organize and manage outreach events for college students.
• Attend bimonthly strategy meetings with the supervisor.

Skills

Knowledge of Catholic teachings

Evangelization practices

Time management

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Current student at UT Austin

Job description

Job Summary

The Communications Intern is responsible for assisting with the strategic and administrative tasks related to the Catholic Center’s communications and marketing. The position reports to the Director of Evangelization and Communications and operates with some latitude for the use of independent judgment and initiative. The Communications Intern holds a commitment to the continuous improvement of service quality and the UCC’s mission. Position is for the 2026-2027 calendar year. Pay is $14/hour with no more than 10 hours of work per week.

Ministerial Character

The Chaplain is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the University Catholic Center (UCC), which the Bishop has entrusted to him. He makes Christ’s mission present and enduring at the UCC. In order to fulfill his mission, the Chaplain employs suitable, chosen collaborators (clerics, religious, or lay people). He shares with them his mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them.

Positions employed at the University Catholic Center help to extend the ministry of the Chaplain in particular ways as outlined in the job description. Therefore, the employee in this position is closely connected to and assists the Chaplain in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the Church.

Essential Job Duties

• As an integral part of your ministry for the Church as carried out in this position, support and uphold the philosophy of Catholic ministry and the mission of the University Catholic Center in both your professional and personal life.
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Meeting Attendance Expectations

• Bimonthly strategy & formation meetings with direct supervisor
• Lead monthly meetings with LCC outreach heads & campus liaisons
• Develop a strategic plan for engaging college students on campus through outward-facing events and tabling
• Identify student population that we are trying to reach with our outreach efforts
• Create a “persona” for the connector archetype on campus
• Brainstorm potential outreach events
• Determine which events would best reach the “connector persona”
• Talk about any concerns or trends that may be hurting the image of the UCC on campus
• Create Program Plans for all outreach events & management timelines
• Check-in on how tabling sign-ups are going

Tabling & Fall Outreach Efforts

• Spearhead beginning of the year freshman outreach
• Collaborate with John15 VP
• Organize tabling/events during Freshman Summer Orientation
• Attend Ignite tabling event(s) at the beginning of the year
• Assist with Evangelization Workshop [August 20]
• Assist Director of Evangelization & communications in developing a tabling training & recruiting student volunteers for weekly tabling

Outreach Events

• Assist campus liaisons & FOCUS in hosting 1-2 Greek outreach events and 1-2 Varsity outreach events each semester

Track trends in Sunday Mass attendance

• Work closely with direct supervisor to Develop a strategy for post-Fall Outreach & Ash Wednesday retention at Sunday Mass

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
• Knowledge of effective practices of evangelization.
• Willingness to be pushed far outside of comfort zone for the sake of sharing Christ with students on campus.
• Skill in welcoming students and giving a joyful witness of Christian discipleship.
• Desire to grow in planning and management abilities.
• Desire to create new events.
• Ability to rally peers.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the pastoral team and student leaders
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and utilize effective time management techniques.
• Ability to carry out multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions in verbal or written format.
• Ability to effectively use standard office communication technology.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, good time management, creative, with ability to communicate in a professional manner.
• Ability to work well independently, and within a team

Education and Trainings

• Current student at UT Austin for the 2026-2027 calendar year
• Currently working toward a college degree in any field of study.

Experience

• Has launched and led their own Catholic small group.
• Has personally walked with a peer through a conversion and can articulate steps taken to labor with God for this person.
• Understanding of management techniques (leading a meeting, planning an event, checking in on team for progress reports)

Language

• English (proficient in conversing, reading, and writing)

Catholic Requirement

• Must be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing

Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Texas driver’s license or state ID
• Must maintain compliance with the Diocese of Austin Ethics and Integrity in Ministry (EIM) policies throughout the employment period.

Working Conditions

• Schedule flexibility: It is expected that this position will average 5-10 hours per week (including the summer).
• Working in a fast-paced environment with priorities and plans that may change rapidly.
• Working on weekends and evenings may be required.
• Will be exposed to religious ceremonies, conduct, and speech, including Roman Catholic prayer and liturgical celebrations.
• All employees of the University Catholic Center are engaged in ministry and closely tied to the Chaplain in the exercise of his ministry and obligations to the Church.
• The UCC is an at-will employer.
• All buildings and vehicles owned by the UCC are tobacco-free
• Will be required to adhere to established dress codes and conduct standards.
• May be required to use personal vehicle to drive to off-site locations
• Traveling outside the UCC to meetings and other events may be required, and travel may require overnight lodging.

Compensation

This position’s compensation is hourly, on average 5-10 hours/week