Campus Faith & Justice Fellow: Service & Reflection Leader

Overview

The Faith Justice Fellow is a community engagement leadership position within the Department of Ministry & Community Outreach. The Fellow is matched with a Ministry & Community Outreach community partner for the academic year to address social justice issues, promote service and community engagement on campus, and support University-wide Days of Service and other service- or justice-related programs. The Fellow also champions intentional reflection in Ministry & Community Outreach programming and throughout the University, with a focus on spirituality, solidarity, service, and social justice.

• Work with a Ministry & Community Outreach community partner to practice advocacy, address social justice issues, and engage in reflection through an independent project agreed upon by Ministry & Community Outreach, the community partner, and the Fellow.
• Present the independent project at the Year-End Student Engagement Awards Poster Presentation Session.
• Promote service and issue awareness on campus through Give Pulse, regular tabling, classroom presentations, and other marketing or programmatic opportunities that support student well‑being and engagement in the local community.
• Support the planning, execution, and evaluation of University-wide Days of Service throughout the academic year, including recruitment, promotion, logistics, set‑up, organization, facilitation, and assessment.
• Participate in regular reflection, formation, and leadership development opportunities connected to service, justice, spirituality, and solidarity.
• Collaborate professionally with campus partners, community partners, students, staff, and other stakeholders to support meaningful service and justice programming.

• Must be currently enrolled as a Barry University student.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be able to dedicate approximately 10 hours per week during the academic year.
• Interest in service, justice, advocacy, community engagement, ministry, care for others, or faith‑related experiences such as retreats and reflection.
• Ability to work with community partners and campus stakeholders in a professional, respectful, and collaborative manner.
• Ability to plan, organize, and track tasks to meet deadlines while coordinating with team members.
• Basic proficiency with common computer applications and digital platforms, including tools used to promote and track service opportunities.
• Ability to perform routine administrative tasks, maintain records, and demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear and professional written and oral communication skills.
• Commitment to furthering the University mission through social justice and collaborative service.

Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full‑time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.