Campus Minister

ST. IGNATIUS COLLEGE PREPARATORY
CAMPUS MINISTER

STATUS: Full time Campus Minister

REPORTS TO: Assistant Principal, Formation
MISSION STATEMENT:

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1855. Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius challenges its students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion. Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their individual talents for the greater glory of God. With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be people for and with others, responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.

 

CAMPUS MINISTRY MISSION STATEMENT:

A major part of the development of the total person at St. Ignatius — mind, body and heart — occurs through the Campus Ministry program. Campus Ministry offers liturgical programs, sacramental experiences, retreats, spiritual direction, and opportunities for translating faith into action. Campus ministry engages adolescent spirituality and creates developmentally appropriate faith experiences with pastoral care and flexibility. We ground our programming in a ministry of presence, creating safe spaces for students to engage their identities and wrestle with their faith.

 

PRIMARY ROLE:

•        coordinating the liturgical planning for the school community, including weekly Friday Liturgy, all-school liturgies, and the sacrament of reconciliation;

•        training & supporting student & adult liturgical ministers & retreat team leaders;

•        coordinating and directing student retreat programs, including recruiting, training, and forming student leaders;

•        attending to the spiritual well-being of students as needed, including pastoral care for students, being present to students throughout the academic day, and collaborating with other areas of the school to better minister to students;

•        supporting the goals and programs of the entire Campus Ministry program, including overnight retreats, service and Immersion trips, and communal prayer;

•        engaging with with teenagers in their social and cultural location, including a demonstrated respect for their social and emotional realities;

•        being available at flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.

 

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL:

•        have a Bachelor’s and/ or Master’s degree in Theology, Ministry, or related field;

•        have previous secondary ministry and/ or teaching experience;

•        have experience and interest in creating culturally proficient curriculum and ministry; have experience working through a lens of equity and inclusion; possess desire to continue to learn and grow in cultural proficiency.

•        possess the ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups in our community;

•        thrive in a collaborative and dynamic learning environment;

•        be prepared to make significant contributions to the larger co-curricular life of the school;

 

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a resume, and application responses to Application Link for Campus Minister

 

Please include examples of how diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging have been a part of your personal or professional work and how these experiences will enhance the SI community in your role.

SI FOSTERS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY:

St. Ignatius College Preparatory strives to be a just, inclusive, and Catholic, Ignatian community where all students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni feel seen, heard, valued, and loved and experience full acceptance. We are committed to hiring, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. We see our determination to offer diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging not as a destination to be reached, but a continuous, life-long journey together.