Assistant Chaplain Liturgy and Faith Formation

Holy Cross is dedicated to building a world‑class workforce based on professionalism, pride, mutual trust, and respect. We value appreciation, recognition, and empowerment, creating an environment where every individual can flourish both personally and collectively. Our mission invites candidates who are inspired by our values and eager to make a meaningful difference on campus.

• Meet weekly with members of the liturgy team
• Assist at holy day liturgies
• Coordinate major campus liturgies (Mass of the Holy Spirit, Baccalaureate Mass, Lessons & Carols, Multifaith Prayer, Family Weekend, Confirmation); rehearse student ministers and coordinate venue set‑up with facilities staff

• Recruit and supervise liturgy coordinator interns and oversee ongoing formation, including weekly catechetical meetings
• Conduct ministry‑specific training for new Communion ministers, greeters, altar servers, lectors, and meet individually with each prospective minister
• Present in the sacristy for 11:30 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Sunday Masses
• Monitor weekly schedule of ministers and Mass attendance
• Train student ministers to serve as liturgical coordinators at weddings
• Arrange coverage or staff weddings when students are unavailable

• Serve as the point person for incorporating traditions and feast days meaningful to the Hispanic/Latino community into chapel liturgies and programs
• Provide support and pastoral care for Spanish‑speaking students and those of Hispanic/Latino descent
• Collaborate with chaplain colleagues to ensure Campion House reflects hospitality for all students

• Lead weekly Confirmation class and coordinate with diocesan colleagues for the sacrament of Confirmation
• Advise student‑led Bible Study groups and students for life initiatives

• Member of Faculty Assembly
• Attend hospitality events (e.g., Bagel Wednesday, receptions)
• Co‑lead Montserrat evenings
• Participate in weekly staff meetings and regular administrative faculty meetings

• Opening Day Committee
• Commencement Planning Committee
• Other committees as needed

• Graduate degree in theology or pastoral ministry; M.Div. preferred
• Fluent in Spanish
• Experience working with young people who are traditionally underrepresented on college campuses
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Familiarity with Ignatian spirituality is a plus; willingness to learn about it is essential
• Strong public speaking skills
• Available to work Sundays, one evening weekly, and occasional weekends

• Openness to supervision
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Service‑oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Proficient problem‑solving
• Understanding of risk management
• Excellent innovation/creativity
• Strong teamwork and facilitation
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Diversity and inclusion awareness
• Clear sense of appropriate boundaries

The Assistant Chaplain for Liturgy and Faith Formation salary range is $64,000–$67,500, commensurate with experience.

40 hours per week

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.