Graduate Intern for Ministry and Service

Regis College • Weston, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Intern for Ministry and Service is a 12-month 30 hour/week position serving to support the work of the Center for Ministry and Service and the Department of Student Affairs. The Graduate Intern will focus on student engagement in the areas of spirituality, service, and religious experience in partnership with members of the Center staff. In addition, as a live-on staff member, the Graduate Intern will have a number of Residence Life responsibilities.

Requirements

• Candidate must be accepted into a master’s degree program
• Proven experience in managing projects and people
• Sincere interest and/or experience in campus ministry, pastoral care, and spirituality
• Interest and/or experience in student engagement, reflection, and service
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with students and diverse constituencies
• Driver’s License

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in ministry and/or residence life a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with the Center team to develop student-centered initiatives and co-curricular programming designed to incorporate spirituality and religious experience into the various dimensions of campus life, including the residence halls
• Assist with liturgical programming, including but not limited to: Sunday night Mass, Lenten services, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Baccalaureate Mass, etc.
• Serve as a contributing member of the Center team to include support of the Hospitality Center, the Serving the Dear Neighbor student organization, regular events (e.g., Convocation, Baccalaureate, Men’s and Women’s Nights), co-curricular courses, Kairos and other spiritual retreats, and other duties as appropriate
• Assist with the coordination of the Regis College Service and Immersion Program (in partnership with participating students, faculty, and staff)
• Attend at least one service/immersion trip and assist in the instruction of the co-curricular course for the respective trip
• Assist with the Center’s local community service and service-learning programming under the supervision of the Director for Ministry and Service
• Help to initiate and coordinate a variety of ongoing and episodic service and civic engagement opportunities in partnership with community partners, the Center team, and other programs, offices, and students, faculty, and staff
• Assist with the establishment of systems and processes that will ensure that all participants are prepared for service, to include team development, cultural awareness/understanding, and reflection/learning activities
• Assist with the development of comprehensive outreach and recruiting strategy through the development of promotional materials, utilizing social media, and coordinating information sessions
• Help to oversee regular communication with community partners, student volunteers, and appropriate administrative offices at Regis
• Perform other related duties as require
• Serve as a member of the Professional Staff On-Duty (PSOD) rotation.
• Respond to on-campus issues or concerns as they arise; facilitate response with appropriate parties, serve as support staff to resident assistants and Campus Police wherever needed, and submit incident reports when needed
• Communicate with appropriate offices on campus regarding the welfare of residents
• Complete and distribute duty log by 9am for weekday duties
• Participate in regular Residence Life meetings, including Tuesday morning staff meeting and any trainings related to on-call policies or procedures
• Provide support and supervision to undergraduate work-study students.

Benefits

• $6,000 stipend (12-month)
• Free room and full meal plan during the 12-month duration and supplemental meal stipends for summer and winter breaks based on work schedule and internship start/end dates
• Tuition remission for two (2) eligible Regis graduate courses/semester, with a maximum of six graduate courses (18 credits) per academic year.
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity to continue the position for one additional 12-month term (24-month maximum).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern