Ministry Coordinator

Providence College, a primarily undergraduate, liberal arts, Catholic institution of higher education conducted under the auspices of the Dominican Friars, seeks candidates who can affirm and contribute to its mission. The College is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment that supports all of its students, faculty, and staff. All members of the community share a responsibility for creating, maintaining, and developing a learning experience valuing differences and practicing inclusion. We invite applications from qualified individuals who possess the experience, knowledge, and commitment to work within a diverse learning environment. Women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Providence College is an equal opportunity employer.  The College’s Non-Discrimination policy can be found here (Download PDF reader).  

OVERVIEW: Assist in the development, implementation, and management of service programs and campus ministry events.  Support the programs which help students live charity, love of God and neighbor, specifically by enabling service opportunities.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Maintain the local service program.  Support the director in identifying opportunities for local service and maintaining relationships with local service sites. Serve as the contact point regarding logistics for service partners off and on-campus.  Assist the director in supervising graduate assistants and student leaders and ensure these parties have the resources necessary for their mission.  Coordinate the weekly Sunday Mass collection taken for local charities in the Providence area.  (35%)
2. Aid the Director of Service in planning for, promoting, and the registration process for service immersion trips both foreign and domestic.  If necessary, accompany students, along with other campus ministry staff, on domestic and international service immersion trips.  Assist in coordinating the faith-and-service pre-orientation programs, Faithworks.  (30%)
3. In conjunction with other campus ministry staff participate in the planning, execution, and advertising for campus ministry events, such as Open Table, Wednesday Night Mass, All Saints Week programming, and Post Mass Bash.  (15%)
4. Assist the Director of Service in promoting service on campus.  In conjunction with the Director, serve as a liaison for campus groups looking to carry out one time or on-going service projects (such as Student Congress, academic departments, and student clubs).  Assist the Director in promoting a culture of works of mercy and social justice on campus through educational and advertising programs, social media, and other means.  (10%)
5. Help acquire and maintain records for volunteers, especially related to background checks, driver authorization and waivers.  Collaborate with other departments on campus in this respect as necessary.  (5%)
6. Collaborate on programs to encourage the just and sustainable use of resources within Campus Ministry and on campus.  (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institutional required.
• One to three years’ experience in campus ministry or student programming or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Must be a practicing Catholic in full communion.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office including excel, word, outlook, and Microsoft forms.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Helper Helper Volunteer Management tracking system.
• Basic knowledge of Photoshop or Canva.
• Strong organizational and scheduling skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and passport for international travel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent.  It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent.   Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.