Graduate Student Employee Biweekly - Ministry Associate Missions, Service & Public Life - BC

Baylor University•Waco, TX

About The Position

All positions within Baylor University exist to support the mission of Baylor, which is to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. PRIMARY PURPOSE This Ministry Associate will further the goals and vision of Missions, Service & Public Life initiatives and projects through student recruitment and mentoring, coordination of daily logistics, scheduling, programming, training, event management, and serve as an ambassador for programs and activities. This position works primarily during regular business hours, Monday-Friday 8-5, with some job assignments that require evening and weekend events. STRUCTURE Job title: Ministry Associate for Missions, Service & Public Life Division: Student Life Department: Missions, Service & Public Life (MSPL) Reports to: Assistant Director for Service Supervises: N/A This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. It does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Must be enrolled as a full-time student at Truett Seminary, the Garland School of Social Work, the Law School, or the Graduate School
Strong logistical and organizational skills
Skilled in event planning

Nice To Haves

Some relevant background and experience in cultural or religious diversity and belonging is preferred
Experience in curriculum design, mentoring and/or leadership

Responsibilities

Assist with departmental programs/initiatives as assigned including, but not limited to: Steppin’ Out Day of Service, BearAid Disaster Relief, Mission Trips, Missions Week, MLK Day of Service, Habitat for Humanity, Santa’s Workshop service event, and Campus Kitchen.
Communicate with Baylor and Non-Baylor individuals who have inquiries about Missions, Service & Public Life events/programming (training will be provided)
Serve as a Mission Trip leader if qualifications are met and schedule permits
Work some evenings, weekends and holidays as needed for events
Work unsupervised at times (following training)
Lift 25 to 50 pounds regularly
Move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces
See and respond to potentially hazardous situations during community service site inspections
Occasionally ascend/descend a ladder, steep ramps, or stairs to access event materials/supplies
Work in extreme weather (heat and/or cold)
Drive for MSPL events and activities (pending approval through Baylor’s Driver Training)
Assist staff with other MSPL or Spiritual Life programs
Attend weekly staff meetings
Support event planning and coordination of signature events throughout the department
Perform related other duties as assigned by supervisor