Christian Service Coordinator Position

Job Description

Christian Service Coordinator Position

Bishop O'Connell High School, located in Arlington, VA, is seeking a mission-driven Christian Service Coordinator to lead and grow our Christian Service program, helping students live out the Gospel call to serve others.

Reporting to the School Chaplain, the Christian Service Coordinator plays a vital role in campus ministry, guiding students through their service requirements while fostering a deeper understanding of the corporal Works of Mercy and how to live their faith. This position combines program administration, student mentorship, and communications work within a vibrant Catholic school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee and administer the Christian Service program, including tracking the 10-hour service requirement for every student
Help students identify and secure meaningful service opportunities
Visit classrooms to teach students about the value of Christian service and encourage timely completion of hours
Grade and provide feedback on student service reflections
Support Sophomore Retreats by identifying service sites, coordinating logistics, and partnering with the Sophomore Retreat Coordinator
Coordinate Mission Trips
Manage Campus Ministry communications, including running social media accounts, promoting events, and keeping the school website updated with retreat and ministry information
Collaborate closely with the School Chaplain, Dean of Academics, Director of Campus Ministry, Campus Ministry Administrative Assistant, and Service Trip Coordinators

Compensation

Salary range is $50,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience. Full benefits offered. Meaningful work, service oriented and respectful work environment, work-life balance, generous leave, including paid FML, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 403(b) and retirement plans.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for a candidate with a heart for ministry, strong organizational skills, good technology skills, and the ability to connect with high school students. Experience in campus ministry, youth ministry, religious education, or a related field is preferred. A commitment to the Catholic faith and mission of Catholic education is essential.

To Apply

Candidates should send a letter of interest, and current resume to Meghan Lonergan, Dean of Mission at employment@bishopoconnell.org

About the Employer

Bishop O'Connell is a Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington Virginia. For over sixty years, our school has offered students a mission-centered Catholic education, rooted in Christ with a focus on the development of the whole person. Qualified Candidates will work well as part of a faculty team that actively engages students in their faith formation, academic instruction, and social emotional development. We are a community of life-long learners, and faculty and staff are committed to ongoing professional development and collaboration with colleagues both within and across disciplines. Bishop O'Connell is a thriving, inclusive educational community that both encourages innovation and respects tradition.