Coordinator of Catechesis

Job Title

Ministry Coordinator

The Ministry Coordinator will assist the Chaplain with the coordination of the Chapel Team, assist in the execution of all liturgies on campus, and be in attendance at all student masses to coach student leaders. The Coordinator will also train students on the Chapel Team to be the Lead Sacristan at all masses, train student leaders to lead their peers in liturgical roles, and coordinate the logistics of major liturgical events on campus.

Additionally, the Coordinator will lead the OCIA Team and Program, oversee and execute the OCIA program and curriculum, develop the curriculum and have it approved by the Chaplain and Director, teach in accord with current practices on campus, lead the OCIA Student Team, train students to give talks, lead small groups, and mentor candidates, collaborate with the Evangelization Team, FOCUS and SPO, and Athletic Coaches to reach out to and invite non-Catholic students to attend OCIA, lead the Love and Responsibility Team (L&R Team), continue the development for the L&R curriculum to give an attractive account of the Gospel to students struggling with sexual identity, gender identity, and similar disorders, uphold the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church while charitably ministering to these students, teach and train all Benedictine College Students to evangelize effectively to others who struggle with sexual identity confusion, collaborate between all the different offices and support groups on campus to have an understanding of the resources available to students and ensure all groups are in line with our practices and procedures, and coordinate speakers and events to encourage healthy dating relationships and chastity for all students.

The position requires excellent oral communication skills in large group settings and one on one, the ability to sustain irregular hours working with college students, the ability to mentor students through relationships, the ability to affirm men and women in their identity and vocation in the world, the ability to identify strengths and weaknesses in students and foster their personal development, the ability to lead others using a Christian-servant style of leadership, the ability to structure multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and keep inventory, the ability to plan, staff, direct, and control work tasks and events, the ability to think through strategic issues and develop innovative solutions to problems, and the ability to build and maintain team cohesion and goal accomplishment.

Education:

B.A, preferably in Theology, Evangelization, Youth Ministry, or related field.

Experience:

Applicants for this position preferably have a minimum of two years of higher education experience in teaching, college ministry, youth ministry, or related field.

Physical Abilities:
Stand F, Walk F, Sit F, Handling / Fingering F, Reach Outward O, Reach Above Shoulder O, Climb O, Crawl O, Squat or Kneel O, Bend O, Push / Pull 12 lbs or less F, 13-25 lbs F, 26-40 lbs F, 41-100 lbs O, Lift /Carry 10 lbs or less C, 11-20 lbs C, 21-50 lbs C, 51-100 lbs O, Over 100 lbs O

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

EOE