Director of Campus Ministry

Saint Joseph High School seeks a Director of Campus Ministry to help create an environment which encourages and guides all members to contribute to the Catholic identity of the campus and the formation of a faith community which responds to the spiritual needs of students, teachers, staff, and parents. This position reports to the Principal.
Qualifications and Experience

• Be an active, practicing member of the Roman Catholic Faith with an active sacramental and faith life
• Deep understanding of and respect for the Catholic faith tradition
• B.A. (a Master’s preferred) degree in Theology, Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies or related field.
• Experience in youth ministry and/or campus ministry
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to multitask in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to work occasional nights and weekend

Components of Responsibility Worship and Prayer

• Oversee the planning for school liturgies
• Oversee the planning of prayer services, confessions, and adoration time
• Communicates with Parish clergy in planning of services

Retreats

• Design and oversee a four-year student retreat program
• Develops, administers, evaluates and directs all retreat programs

                      ○    Contracts with venues/services
                      ○    Calendar administration
                      ○    Communication with parents - permission slips. etc.

Pastoral Ministry

• Collaborates with guidance and other departments regarding specific pastoral needs/concerns of students
• Encourages students to discern the vocation for which God has created them
• Is visible and present on the school campus and at school activities
• Stays abreast of current developments in the area of school/campus ministry

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Faith Formation

• Work collaboratively with administration in the development of faith centered programs that involve alumni, supporters, parents and current students (meaningful community service events, retreats, liturgies, etc.)
• Provides opportunities for students to lead various activities to be prepared for vocation and leadership roles
• Assists with planning of activities for Catholic Schools Weeks in cooperation with Principal and Student Council
• Works with non-Catholic students to determine needs and potential areas of programming to introduce them more personally to the Catholic faith

Summer Responsibilities

• Lead a limited number of activities for incoming students over the summer
• Lead a limited number of activity nights for local Catholic youth and SJHS students
• Lead a mission trip through local organization

Saint Joseph High School, the oldest Catholic high school in the Diocese of Pittsburgh, offers a wide range of co-curricular, athletic and academic programs. For more information, please visit our website at www. SaintJosephHS.com.
Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter, resume and answers to application questions to Kimberly Minick, Principal, at [email protected] by April 1 with the subject line of Campus Ministry Application.
Application Questions

1. As Director of Campus Ministry, how will you measure success on student formation?
2. How can we, as a Catholic high school, ensure that all members of our community feel included, valued, celebrated, and loved?