St. Francis Xavier Parish – Youth Ministry Coordinator – Part-time (or potentially full-time) Position Available

St. Francis Xavier Parish in La Grange, approximately 15 miles west of Chicago, seeks a dedicated, energetic, and compassionate Youth Ministry Coordinator to engage high school youth. There is flexibility in determining the scope of this position, which may involve 15-30 hours per week, to be mutually agreed upon by employee and employer. Employer could potentially expand the position to full time in order to minister to area teens via collaboration with another local parish.

Job Qualifications:
• Currently enrolled in a degree/certificate program, relevant missionary/ministerial experience, or Bachelor’s degree
• Passionate about discipling high school youth
• An approach to ministry rooted in personal prayer and scriptural reflection
• Experience working in a collaborative environment
• Organized, with excellent people skills
• Able and willing to work evening and weekend hours

If you or someone you know is qualified and interested, please contact Elis Guidice at sfxemployment@sfxlg.org or 708-352-4555.

Respond to God’s call to serve college students in ministry. Model and inspire a commitment to
discipleship in faith by accompanying undergraduate students to foster spiritual growth, vocation
discernment, faith formation, catechesis, faith-based justice education and more. Apply your passion for
building and supporting the faith community in an inclusive Catholic and Marianist environment. The
University of Dayton Campus Ministry seeks to welcome new members to our dynamic ministry team.

Cultivates discipleship and belonging in the faith community with attention to outreach and
evangelization among first year students and fostering transformative encounters with God through
campus ministry. This position includes a focus on planning and implementing the Callings program for
incoming first year students and student leadership development for upper-class students who lead the
program.

This position is NOT a live-in role, rather the Campus Ministers cultivate the faith community within a
residential community where they have an office. This position is a full-time, 11 month exempt position
with full benefits and a July 1, 2025 (or sooner) start date. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit application,
cover letter, resume and list of references. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications to be
interviewed. Few will possess all preferred qualifications, but the most qualified will bring many. Be sure
to address all applicable minimum and preferred qualifications in your application so that we can
accurately assess your candidacy.

Respond to God’s call to serve college students in ministry. Model and inspire a commitment to
discipleship in faith by accompanying undergraduate students to foster spiritual growth, vocation
discernment, faith formation, catechesis, faith-based justice education and more. Apply your passion for
building and supporting the faith community in an inclusive Catholic and Marianist environment. The
University of Dayton Campus Ministry seeks to welcome new members to our dynamic ministry team.

Cultivates discipleship and belonging in the faith community with attention to outreach and
evangelization among upper class students fostering transformative encounters with God through campus
ministry. This position includes a focus on the development of Campus Ministry retreats grounded in the
Catholic tradition.

This position is NOT a live-in role, rather the Campus Ministers cultivate the faith community within a
residential community where they have an office. This position is a full-time, 11 month exempt position
with full benefits and a July 1, 2025 (or sooner) start date. Salary commensurate with experience. Please submit application,
cover letter, resume and list of references. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications to be
interviewed. Few will possess all preferred qualifications, but the most qualified will bring many. Be sure
to address all applicable minimum and preferred qualifications in your application so that we can
accurately assess your candidacy.

As the University’s chief student affairs officer, the Vice President for Student Affairs provides intellectual and administrative leadership, guiding the University’s student affairs services and programs as well as university wide initiatives. Also providing programmatic, assessment and financial leadership for Student Affairs departments, the Vice President serves as an advocate for all students in the University community. Student Affairs departments include: Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Housing and Residence Life, Multicultural Center, Recreation, Fitness and Wellness Center, Religious Life, Center for Campus Life, and USI Deaconess Clinic. The position reports to the President, is part of President’s Council and Provost’s Council and works closely with faculty, staff, students and community leaders on all matters affecting the student experience.

The Vice President will serve as one of the most visible representatives of the University and, as such, sustain a high level of direct involvement with students, and to be deeply engaged in their campus experiences. As an advocate for students, the Vice President will support the overall planning and development of a seamless cocurricular and curricular experience of students, with particular emphasis on high impact practices, student development, student wellness, and community involvement through leadership education, experiential learning opportunities, student organization involvement, and campus programming.

At present there are seven direct reports to the Vice President and 49 full-and part-time staff in the Student Affairs operation. The Vice President oversees an operational budget of over $17 million. The University is home to four residential halls and forty-three apartment buildings housing over 2,800 residents.

The Director for Campaigns and Creation Care will work with the executive director, the director of Franciscan Justice Circles, and other staff to expand, support, and mobilize FAN’s growing network of Franciscan-hearted advocates. Specific duties will include leading policy advocacy on creation care issues as well as developing and implementing movement building strategies, particularly through FAN’s local affiliate groups called Franciscan Justice Circles. This is a mid level position that offers an outstanding opportunity to develop policy advocacy and movement building skills within the field of faith-based advocacy. This position reports to the executive director.

Advocacy

Organize and carry out advocacy in Washington DC on creation care issues and other issues as needed. Advocacy methods include meeting with elected or appointed U.S. officials and organizing as well as participating in letter campaigns, social media campaigns, and public rallies.
Facilitate advocacy by members of FAN’s nationwide network by educating and mobilizing them at the national, state, and local levels.
Develop close working relationships with DC-based faith-inspired and other organizations to coordinate advocacy efforts
Franciscan Justice Circles

Work closely with Franciscan Justice Circles director to help nurture Circles (local affinity groups), for example by meeting with interested parties virtually or in person
Reach out to specific groups, including faculty or staff at Franciscan colleges and universities, to found Circles
Play a pivotal role in helping to plan FAN’s annual Franciscan Justice Leadership Conference
Develop written and multimedia materials on Franciscan spirituality and justice issues for use in Circles
Other

Complete development tasks as a member of the team, including helping to raise funds for the work and manage donor relationships
Assist as a team member in FAN events, including helping to facilitate technology for webinars, create video or audio content, etc
Participate in in-person events in Washington DC including meetings, rallies, and staff events

Campus Ministers at Boston College promote the University’s Jesuit, Catholic mission by working collaboratively to make available to the whole community opportunities for worship, retreats, service-immersion, and pastoral care.

Campus Ministers assist in the coordination of weekly student liturgies, major University-wide Masses, and prayer services. Campus Ministers also work in partnership on other Mission and Ministry initiatives, as well as other University initiatives, focusing predominantly on the intellectual, social, and faith development of undergraduate students. The role requires the ability to provide both pastoral care and spiritual guidance to students and others in the University community.

Additionally, each Campus Minister maintains responsibility for administering a specific departmental program. A key responsibility for this position is management of the department’s Appa Volunteers Program (“Appa”). The program introduces students to key tenants of Catholic Social Teaching through a year-long formation process that includes an alternative spring break service-immersion trip in the United States.

Pertinent responsibilities include building relationships with community-based host sites; recruiting and training student leaders; training and supervising graduate assistants; managing program fundraising and transportation logistics; and developing a formation plan that engages student participants throughout the year.

Title and salary commensurate with relevant experience based on the following titles and hiring ranges:

Campus Minister II – $63,800-$79,750
Campus Minister 1 – $57,800-$72,250
Associate Campus Minister – $52,400-$65,500

ABOUT THE ROLE

Grounded in our purpose and priorities, the Executive Director (ED) will be responsible for the execution of programs to advance the USCCA’s mission of dialogue and bridge building between Catholics in China and the USA. The executive director will be a self directed, a team-player and a collaborative servant leader who can generate excitement and commitment for the USCCA mission with an outward focus of engagement. The executive director will collaborate with and leverage the experience and expertise of the Board of Directors, many of whom are academic and mission experts in the Catholic Church in China. The executive director will understand that this is a Catholic ministry commitment and not merely a job. The role involves the amplification of the voices of the Chinese people and their lived religious experience.

Among the many responsibilities of the Executive Director are the following priorities:

Strategy: Supports the board in a generative engagement strategy of sustained dialogue and learning between friends and supporters of the Church in China and the U.S. with a focus on engaged membership.

Programming: Coordinates webinars, seminars and book circles including the Speakers’ Series of international academic and religious China experts. Coordinates the USCCA’s biennial conference, friendship ministry, mission appeal and annual study tours to China with the Board and partners in China.

Fundraising: Manages the annual global fundraising appeal and ensures that financial goals are attained. Supports the annual mission appeals through a presentation series of speaking engagements by Board and Associate Directors at U.S. Catholic churches promoting an intercultural encounter between the Catholic Church in China and the Church in the U.S. Pursue grants and initiates creative fund-raising opportunities.

Budget: Prepares and manages the annual budget in an effective and transparent manner.

Communication: Manages the website, social media, blog posts, and email campaigns through multichannel outreach. Keeps the Board informed on programming and operational activities and challenges.

Administration and Operations: Manages human resources including directing contractors and volunteers. Maintains all internal IT systems, including outward facing and internal collaboration and financial applications. Establishes annual priorities through an operational plan/objectives and key results with quantifiable goals in coordination with the Board of Directors. Drives performance and accountability through measurable impact.

Reporting: Prepares monthly, and annual activity reports for the Board of Directors.

Performs other duties as assigned and required.

Retreat Coordinator

Job description

Plan, organize and coordinate participation in Ignatian retreats and spirituality programs. Gather retreatant information regarding dietary restrictions, accessible accommodations and other needs related to medical needs.
Respond to all individual retreat inquiries to encourage attendance at a retreat that aligns with each individual’s spiritual needs including silent retreats, 12 step recovery retreats, semi-silent retreats, retreats for veterans and their families, Ignatian Yoga retreats, and many others.
Proactively communicate with 100+ volunteer Captains and Ambassadors to provide information, encouragement and marketing materials for their Ministry of Invitation.
Provide amazing hospitality to our retreatants so they feel like welcome guests everyday they are here and aiding them as necessary.
Coordinate with retreat leaders and communicate regularly with presenters and ministry team members regarding status of events, AV, handouts, schedules and other needs
Update and maintain database of retreatants, reports, schedules and paperwork for all retreats and coordinate with accounting to ensure all event contributions are acknowledged and recorded
Welcome guests at event check-in in order to ensure satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any issues that arise
Collaborate with marketing to ensure retreat is promoted to appropriate market channels and communicate event details with all key departments including ministry team, dining services, housekeeping and facilities teams.
Provide administrative support to the Executive and Associate Directors and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Coordinate the activities of two or more in-house volunteers that provide clerical support
Participate in communications strategy with our marketing coordinator including maintaining website, social media posts, and reminder emails and texts
Serve as a program ambassador
Participate in a silent Ignatian retreat annually

Benefits:

Working full-time at Bellarmine, this position will receive outstanding benefits including:

Working on 80 acres of beautiful sacred grounds in Barrington, IL with a mission-driven team
Free lunch most work-days
11 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and personal time
403B with company match
Medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance and long-term disability coverage
Apply or contact us for more details.

Qualifications:
At least 2 years of relevant event planning and hospitality experience
Speak English fluently, and ideally is also fluent in Spanish
Must have bachelor’s degree – ideally in hospitality, business administration and/or theology.
Must have a kind, welcoming, can-do, service-oriented demeanor
Must be detail oriented and a strong communicator – verbally and in writing
Must be comfortable inputting data into a database (CRM tools) and exporting data for reports.
Must be able to work in-person Mondays to Fridays and commute to Barrington, IL
Must be comfortable lifting up to 50 pounds of office supplies (books, paper, etc.)
Proficient in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and Google software (Docs, Sheets, and G-mail)

Questions and applications should be sent to: hr@jesuitretreat.org.