Associate Campus Minister

Diocese of Lansing • East Lansing, MI

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About The Position

St. Johns & St. Thomas Aquinas parish in East Lansing seeks a full-time Associate Campus Minister to support ministry to Michigan State University students, faculty, and staff. The role helps form disciples of Jesus Christ and provide opportunities for faith encounters in cooperation with parish staff. The position reports to the Director of Campus Ministry and includes student formation, service programming, retreats, pastoral care, and spiritual guidance. Weekend work is required, and availability must accommodate student schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in theology, pastoral ministry, or a related field.
• Experience in campus ministry.
• Knowledge of catechetical processes and resources.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to work weekends and be available to students according to their schedules.
• Ability to sit for long periods, perform repetitive hand motions, answer telephone calls, stand, stoop, bend while filing, and lift 40 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate monthly Upper Room meetings for student leaders’ ongoing formation and mission community.
• Provide shepherding for students with active apostolates.
• Manage the Alternative Spring Break Program, including site registration, student recruitment and formation, fundraising, and travel.
• Create other service opportunities for undergraduate students.
• Plan and facilitate leadership retreat days, a freshmen retreat, and fall and spring retreats.
• Provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to undergraduate students.
• Report to and consult regularly with the Director of Campus Ministry, provide project plans and status reports, and participate in periodic performance reviews.
• Perform other duties related to the mission of the parish as assigned by the Director of Campus Ministry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level