Student & Pastoral Outreach Coordinator

Roberts Wesleyan University • Rochester, NY

20d • $19

About The Position

The Student & Pastoral Outreach Coordinator is designed to promote the Seminary’s activities, including the grants, and bridge the gap between academic learning and community outreach. This position focuses on fostering a vibrant online culture for students and strengthening partnerships with the broader church community. The selected individual will serve as a key storyteller and community builder, leveraging digital tools and collaborative relationships to enhance the Seminary’s reach and impact.

Requirements

• Digital Proficiency: Hands-on experience with CRM systems, Content Management Systems (CMS) for websites, and social media management.
• Communication Excellence: Strong written and verbal skills, with a talent for "storytelling" that resonates with a faith-based audience.
• Technical Savvy: Ability to leverage social media and AV equipment for virtual events and content production.
• Organizational Prowess: Ability to manage multiple workflows, from newsletter calendars to event logistics.
• Relational Networking: Experience in community building, outreach, or pastoral care, specifically within a higher education or ministry context.
• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Ministry, Higher Education Administration, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Experience: 2+ years of experience in student services, digital marketing, or church outreach.
• Familiarity with the unique needs of online student populations is a significant plus.

Responsibilities

• Community Cultivation: In collaboration with an Instructional Mentor and Project Lead, develop and implement strategies to boost student interconnectedness and improve online seminary culture.
• Digital Communication: In collaboration with the office of Enrollment and Marketing, manage the student communication workflow, including the production of monthly newsletters and the management of social media channels.
• Event Coordination: Organize and facilitate virtual and in-person community events that engage both current students and external ministry partners.
• Content Creation: Share student stories and translate academic learning into practical ministry resources for a network of ministry leaders and alumni.
• System Management: Utilize the Seminary’s CRM system, the Seminary website, and AV equipment to expand outreach.
• Strategic Collaboration: Work alongside the Seminary’s leadership team, Faculty, and departments like Admissions and Enrollment Marketing to amplify grant-funded initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time