Description
A full-time position with the aim of creating a culture of encounter with Jesus Christ and His gospel as well as intentional relationships with other students and the Center. This position will assist in the effective implementation of the St. Lawrence playbook by developing and fulfilling the potential of the Good Company apostolate. The Campus Minister takes personal responsibility for making sure any initiatives fall in line with our core values:
Daring to Stand Out
Forming Fullness in Each Person
Living the Art of Relationship
Building a Culture of Home
Qualifications
The Campus Minister must have a strong desire and natural ability to welcome outsiders and create experiences of encounter on a secular university campus. They must have an ability to relate to different types of people and at least two years ministry experience. Experience working with sound, video and social media is a plus. The Campus Minister at St. Lawrence must work well on a team and is comfortable having courageous conversations that contribute to staff unity and team development. They are a strong witness of the Catholic faith and committed to discipleship in their own life.
Good Company
– Responsibility for weekly GoodCo nights that create an irresistible environment of belonging through intentional formation.
– Manage outreach team and activities
– Manage marketing, social media and event interns
– Disciple students, including intentional formation with women living in a missionary discipleship house (Fiat)
– Plan and execute 1-2 belonging events per semester
– Manages the semesterly GoodCo student-led belonging retreat
Staff Development
– Attend weekly staff meetings, monthly days of recollection, and strategy meetings when necessary
– Respond promptly to e-mails, calls, and visitors
Additional Areas
– Personal Growth – maintain consistent spiritual direction, regular prayer, reading and reflection, and make a yearly retreat
– Professional Opportunities – remain open to lead/speak about ministry and spirituality to broader community (local or national) as allowed by St. Lawrence commitments and with discernment of manager
– Professional Development – participate in professional development and continuing education opportunities
Full job description available at kucatholic.org/jobs
About Parish / School / Organization Name
The St. Lawrence Catholic Campus Center is located in Lawrence, Kansas and serves as the Catholic “parish” of the University of Kansas. St. Lawrence was established in 1958 and has grown to serve approximately 1,000 students annually as well as Catholic families in Lawrence.
St. Lawrence provides more than 45 programs which emphasize theological education and spiritual formation with the goal of developing students to be strong Christian leaders in their professions and parishes.
In addition, St. Lawrence serves a permanent community consisting of KU faculty, staff, alumni and area residents.