Student Intern

Diocese of Corpus Christi; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Diocese of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, TX is seeking a Part-Time Campus Ministry Coordinator at the Newman Center. The role supports ministry activities, coordinates meals, retreats, and liturgical events, and promotes parish life on campus.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication, organizational skills, and experience with Canva, Facebook, and Instagram, plus the ability to work with volunteers and staff to serve college students.

Qualifications

• Love for God, His Church, and service to college students
• Professional attitude with ability to set appropriate boundaries with students and teammates
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Support and uphold Catholic ministry and Diocese mission in professional and personal life
• Act as witness to Gospel values by modeling Catholic teachings
• Participate in religious ceremonies, training, and reflection activities as directed
• Assist Campus Administrator with planning and coordinating meals, orientation, and welcome activities
• Assist with planning pilgrimages, retreats, service projects, and social gatherings
• Promote the Newman Center through community and campus outreach
• Serve as sacristan for liturgies and assist with liturgical/promotional duties
• Recruit and lead volunteers and students; manage calendar of campus ministry activities
• Design and promote events via website and social media
• Maintain facilities and ensure security/closing routines
• Answer phones and relay messages
• Adhere to diocesan policies and Safe Environment requirements
• Work with the Campus Minister and schedule afternoon/evening shifts

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Team player

Social media proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Publisher

Canva

Facebook

Instagram

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry
Job Location: Corpus Christi, TX 78401
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $10.00 - $15.00 Hourly
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Other

Areas of Responsibility

• 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 Diocese of Corpus Christi in both your professional and personal life
• Act as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
• Continuously grow in your ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
• Assists the Campus Administrator with the planning, preparation, carrying out, and presence at Thursday lunches, orientation and welcome week, graduation luncheons, and other social gatherings, including cooking meals
• Assists with the planning, preparation, carrying out, and presence at pilgrimages, retreats, service projects, Theology on Tap, and social gatherings
• Promotes the Newman Center by establishing key relationships and resources in the community, on campus, and in the local parishes
• Functions as a sacristan for weekday and Sunday liturgies
• Assists with promotion and outreach within the community
• Designs and implements the promotion of events through the website and social media
• Assists in recruiting and leading volunteers, teammates, and students
• Maintains the cleanliness of the facilities, including the Newman Center and Chapel, and is responsible for closing the Newman Center in the evenings
• Answers the telephone and relays messages
• Assists the Campus Administrator in creating a calendar of activities for campus ministry
• Other duties as assigned

Mental/Physical Demands

• Ability to carry, pull, push, lift, or move objects 10 pounds or more
• Ability to maintain composure under duress; maintain emotional control under stress
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Qualifications

• A love for God, His Church, His people, and an enjoyment and willingness to serve them from an administrative standpoint, particularly college-aged students
• Maintain a professional attitude and behavior with an ability to set appropriate boundaries with students and teammates under the guidelines listed in the Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment document regarding ethics and integrity in ministry in the Diocese of Corpus Christi
• Ability to discern personal daily tasks
• Ability to work well with others in a team-oriented manner in all interactions
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, written, and oral communication skills
• Honest, trustworthy, organized, self-motivated, and creative
• Ability to work on a variety of tasks in a short amount of time
• Ability to learn a variety of skills and tasks quickly, such as working the sound system or setting up for Mass
• Ability to adapt to change, be open to new ideas, take on new responsibilities, handle pressure, and adjust plans to meet changing needs
• Competency with social media platforms including but not limited to Canva, Facebook, and Instagram
• Competency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher
• Competency in database entry
• Ability to cook and a willingness to learn how to cook a variety of meals
• Organization Improvement and Morale:Demonstrates a professional attitude as a member of Diocesan staff Maintains confidentiality in matters of the Diocese and Newman CenterServes as a representative of the Diocese displaying courtesy, tact, positivity, and discretion in all interactions with colleagues and community servedCarries out commitments made to Diocesan colleagues and the community servedEmploys professional ethics in relationships with Diocesan colleagues and the community servedPositively contributes to the overall mission and values of the Newman Center to promote a positive organizational culture

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully complete criminal history background check, motor vehicle record review, and drug screening
• Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office for Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources is required
• Must adhere to all diocesan policies and procedures

Position Information

• Reports to the Campus Minister
• Part-time hourly Non-Exempt; Working mainly in afternoons and evenings with the flexibility to work weekends, especially on Sundays
• Food Handler’s License with the State of Texas is required