Assistant Chaplain for Liturgy and Faith Formation

College of the Holy Cross•Worcester, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Chaplain serves as a member of the liturgy team assisting with planning, preparation, and student liturgical minister formation. This role helps prepare students for confirmation and is responsible for coordinating the chaplains’ outreach to Hispanic/Latino students. This position is a full-time, 12-month position that reports to the Senior Associate Chaplain.

Requirements

Graduate degree in theology or pastoral ministry, M.Div. preferred
Fluent in Spanish
Experience working with young people who are traditionally underrepresented on College campuses
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Familiarity with Ignatian spirituality is a plus, willingness to learn about Ignatian spirituality is essential.
Strong public speaking skills
Available to work Sundays, one evening weekly and occasional weekends
Openness to supervision
Dependability
Flexibility
Service Oriented
Excellent Written & Verbal Communication
Proficient Problem Solving
Understands Risk Management
Excellent Innovation/Creativity
Strong Teamwork & Team Facilitation
Strong Interpersonal Skills
Diversity & Inclusion Awareness
Clear sense of appropriate boundaries

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Ignatian spirituality is a plus

Responsibilities

Meet weekly with members of the liturgy team
Assist at holy day liturgies
Work with other members of the liturgy team to coordinate major campus liturgies (Mass of the Holy Spirit, Baccalaureate Mass, Lessons & Carols, Multifaith Prayer, Family Weekend, Confirmation) - coordinate and rehearse student ministers, coordinate set up of venues with facilities staff
Recruit and supervise liturgy coordinator interns and oversee ongoing formation including weekly catechetical meetings
Conduct ministry-specific training and formation sessions for new Communion ministers, greeters, altar servers and lectors, and meet with each prospective minister
Monitor weekly schedule of ministers and Mass attendance
Train student ministers to serve as liturgical coordinators at weddings
When students are unavailable, staff weddings or arrange coverage
Serve as the point person for incorporating traditions and feast days that have particular meaning to the Hispanic/Latino community into Chapel liturgies and programs
Provide support and pastoral care for Spanish speaking students and students of Hispanic/Latino descent
Collaborate with chaplain colleagues to ensure that Campion House is experienced as a place of hospitality for students of all backgrounds
Lead weekly Confirmation class and communicate with colleagues in the diocese regarding hosting the sacrament of Confirmation
Advise student-led Bible Study
Advise Students for Life
Member of Faculty Assembly
Attend hospitality events (Bagel Wednesday, receptions)
Co-lead Montserrat evenings
Weekly staff meetings
Regular administrative faculty meetings
College Committees: Opening Day Committee, Commencement Planning Committee, Other committees as needed