Campus Minister for Service & Social Justice

Position Overview & Responsibilities

The Grace J. Palmisano Center for Campus Ministry seeks a Campus Minister for Service and Social Justice to manage and run service, justice-related, and community engagement opportunities. Notably working on the SEND service-immersion program and the days of service, this position will provide opportunities for students, faculty, and staff at Merrimack College to grow in awareness of justice issues and put their faith into action.

• Oversee the SEND program
  • Select locations and community partner organizations for eight annual Send Program service/immersion trips and evaluate the program annually.
  • Select, train and form 14-16 student leaders for Send Program annually.
  • Select, train, and form 14-16 faculty/staff/graduate student advisors for the Send Program annually.
  • Oversee application, selection, and placement process for eight annual Send trips; managing approximately 70-80 undergraduate participants.
  • Weekly meeting with SEND leaders (14-16 student leaders)
  • Weekly 2 on 1s with specific trip leaders
  • IFTJ Conference
• Advise two Send trips per academic year.
• Create programming around peace and justice; collaborate with other departments and student groups around these topics.
• Oversee the different days of service, including Mack Gives Back, Thanksgiving Basket Drive, Christmas Toy Drive, and Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service.
• Oversee the end of year donation drive called Sweeps Week.
• Provide individual pastoral care and spiritual direction to students as needed.
• Assist in supervising campus ministry retreats and spiritual groups.
• Meet with the director of campus ministry on a regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the college.

• Master's degree in Divinity, Theology and Ministry, or a related field.

This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community. This position is subject to successful completion of a criminal background check.

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue. Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission.

All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.