Campus Minister - Peer Leader

Job Description

SUMMARY
The Campus Minister assists the Director of Campus Ministry in the development and production of programs and activities relating to the spiritual life of Marist School. This includes but is not limited to student leadership development, retreats, and liturgical events, and involves faculty, students and their families.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Co-Moderate the Peer Leader program, starting with the application and selection process and continuing with training and executing the program.
Moderate a student retreat: select students for retreat leadership positions, conduct retreat leader training sessions, chaperone retreat day/weekend.
Plan liturgies and prayer services.
Assist with additional events and activities as needed.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Peer Leader Administration
Oversee programming logistics and budget for Peer Leader program, including supplies, transportation, booking locations, database updating

Peer Leader Moderator
In cooperation with other Peer Leader moderators, leads students in the ministry of hospitality to new students, including Peer Leader applications, training, program execution and follow-up, problem solving, etc.

Liturgies and Prayer Services
As instructed by the Director of Campus Ministry, support Liturgies organized by Campus Ministry, e.g., all school Masses, Baccalaureate, Jr. Mass & Convocation, etc

Genesis Retreat Moderator
Work with other retreat moderators to select leaders, train leaders and oversee execution of the retreat, including continual improvement based on student feedback.
Extracurricular: Training meetings, chaperone retreats.

Miscellaneous
Presentations to students, in classrooms or at smaller assemblies
Advance progress of the current strategic plan through measurable goals.
Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Must be a practicing Catholic and possess a Master's degree in theology, ministry, or a related field and/or demonstrated experience in ministry.
Previous experience with proven track record as an educator working with students from grades 7-12
Exhibits strong interpersonal, communication, listening, and presentation skills.
A minimum of two (2) references.
A completed background check.
A completed drug and illegal substances screen.

About the Employer

Founded in 1901 by the Society of Mary, Marist School is an independent, Catholic, college-preparatory day school for boys and girls in grades 7-12.
Marist School forms the whole person in the image of Christ through instruction grounded in religious values, the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the spirit of the Society of Mary. This mission is advanced through communal pursuit of excellence in academic, religious, extracurricular, leadership, and service programs.