Campus Minister - Tulane Catholic

Archdiocese of New Orleans•New Orleans, LA

8d•$50,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Tulane Catholic is building a vibrant Catholic community for a new generation of Tulane students. The Campus Minister combines relational ministry and organizational coordination, serving as a consistent, full-time presence who helps hold day-to-day ministry together. Working closely with the Director, Ministry Operations Manager, FOCUS missionaries, and student leaders, the Campus Minister connects people and plans so that retreats, formation, events, and student leadership work together as one ministry. The role emphasizes coordination and facilitation rather than owning every initiative or supervising the FOCUS team. The Campus Minister is present with students at Mass, meals, events, and in ordinary moments; welcomes new students, particularly those on the margins; and follows up with students who are new or drifting. The role also plans and leads formation evenings, talks, and retreats; supports and forms the Student Leadership Team; maintains a coordinated ministry calendar; and collaborates on communications and event promotion. The position reports directly to the Director of Tulane Catholic and is a member of the Ministry Leadership Team. It is a full-time, exempt, on-site position with a salary of $50,000 to $55,000 annually. Some evenings and weekends are required during events, retreats, and major ministry activities, and occasional overnight travel is expected. A January 2027 start is preferred, with flexibility to Summer 2027 for the right candidate.

Requirements

Be a practicing Catholic who loves the Church and believes deeply in the mission of Catholic campus ministry.
Bachelor's degree required.
Experience in Catholic campus ministry.
Strong relational skills; be warm, energetic, and at ease with college students.
Ability to collaborate within a team and communicate proactively.
Comfort with basic digital communications and social media.
Complete Archdiocese of New Orleans Safe Environment training and a background check before beginning work.
Some evenings and weekends are required during events, retreats, and major ministry activities.
Occasional overnight travel, including retreats and conferences such as SEEK.

Nice To Haves

A degree in theology, ministry, education, or a related field.
Catholic campus ministry experience, preferably with FOCUS, Christ in the City, SPO, or a similar apostolate.
Strengths in Enablement and Galvanizing in Patrick Lencioni's Working Genius model.
Enough Tenacity, the Working Genius of seeing work through to completion, to follow through on details.
Interest in building a ministry and investing in the next generation; willingness to learn and stretch.

Responsibilities

Be consistently present at the student center at Mass, meals, events, and in ordinary moments.
Seek out and welcome new students, particularly those on the margins of the community, and follow up with students who are new or drifting.
Help coordinate Sunday Night Supper and other hospitality moments.
Plan and lead formation evenings, talks, and retreats throughout the academic year.
Handle retreat logistics, recruit participants, and follow up with students afterward.
Help students connect their faith to their daily life at Tulane.
Serve as the primary point of contact and formation resource for the Student Leadership Team (SLT).
Recruit, form, and empower student leaders to take ownership of ministry activities.
Facilitate regular SLT meetings and help set the direction of student-led initiatives.
Coordinate between the Director, FOCUS team, Ministry Operations Manager, and student leaders.
Build and maintain a ministry calendar that coordinates FOCUS Bible studies, events, retreats, and formation.
Support FOCUS missionaries without directing or supervising them; the Director retains direct oversight.
Communicate proactively about scheduling, logistics, and student needs.
Work with the Ministry Operations Manager on social media and promotion for events and programming.
Help tell the story of Tulane Catholic to students, alumni, and supporters.
Supervise the campus ministry intern, if one is hired.
Keep the Director and Ministry Leadership Team informed about students, events, and needs.