Director of Community Ministry

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

3d•$59,829 - $86,700

About The Position

The Director of Community Ministry (DCM) guides Duke Chapel’s commitment to community engagement and social impact by recognizing and participating in the enormous opportunities for ministry, discovery, relationship, and witness in the interface between Duke, Durham, and beyond. The DCM will do this by (1) representing the Chapel in Durham, (2) overseeing, leading, and facilitating student engagement in Durham and beyond, (3) serving as Duke’s Faith Ambassador through Duke Community Affairs Office, and (4) other Chapel duties.

Requirements

Master's degree
2–5 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

Direct the Chapel’s engagement with Durham, especially in relation to justice-oriented, faith-based initiatives
Explore and recommend expanded involvement in local and regional social issues aligned with strategic priorities of the Chapel
Deepen partnership with Congregation at Duke Chapel Missions Committee and attend regular meetings
Lead the Mission of the Month and Offering Committee and develop and maintain procedures for tracking use of funds by non-profit offering recipients.
Serve on a small number of appropriate non-profit boards, or similar strategic leadership/partnerships
Oversee, coordinate, and administer the PathWays Fellowship Program, including the year-round maintenance, upkeep, and repairs of PathWays House.
Oversee, organize, and lead mission and service engagement in and beyond Durham, including service and alternative break trips and (at least) semi-annual Durham Pilgrimage of Pain and Hope.
With the ministry team, coordinate monthly service opportunities for Chapel Scholars during the academic year.
With the ministry team, coordinate and oversee annual or semi-annual community service events for the Chapel (e.g., the annual Crop Drop)
Connect strategic initiatives and goals of DCA with complementary priorities of faith communities in Durham.
Establish and sustain high‑trust relationships with Durham faith communities and nonprofit organizations to advance shared goals and coordinated, mutually beneficial engagements.
Attend regular faith community gatherings (DCIA, RCND Monthly Community Roundtable, IMA, etc.), nonprofit convenings, and other relevant strategic community forums that support cross‑sector collaboration to address community‑identified priorities.
Serve as a resource to faith communities and Duke students, faculty, and staff involved in community‑engaged courses, research, and co‑curricular initiatives, modeling shared principles of community engagement.
Engage with major city-wide initiatives connected to faith and service.
Lead in Worship as invited, typically 1-2 times per month
Guide the Chapel’s annual award processes for the Humanitarian Service Award and the Hall Award
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein and as assigned.