Edmundite Campus Ministry Student Engagement Coordinator
Saint Michael's College
Location
Colchester, Vermont
Salary
$40,000 - $43,000 / YEAR
Quick overview
The coordinator is responsible for recruiting and engaging students in campus ministry programs, including retreats, faith sharing groups, and liturgical ministries. Key duties include coordinating Mass logistics, facilitating theological discussions, and managing event logistics for Table Fellowship dinners.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and at least one year of experience working with students in an educational or spiritual setting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and a strong ability to lead spirituality-based conversations are required.
Job description
Saint Michael’s College Edmundite Campus Ministry seeks to hire a student engagement coordinator for a one-year position to assist Campus Ministry staff in recruiting, engaging, supporting and maintaining students for existing programming, including but not limited to: retreats, scripture reflection, liturgical ministries, liturgy evaluation, table fellowship events, and faith sharing groups. This will be a full-time, one-year position. Work on Sundays will be an expectation, to be balanced by time off at other times during the week. The successful candidate must have a bachelor's degree, experience in student engagement, and willingness and ability to share and cultivate spirituality-based conversations.
Responsibilities
- include, but are not limited to:
- Participate in and, when needed, lead weekly Liturgy Evaluation meetings; provide feedback on Sunday liturgies.
- Prepare and facilitate weekly Liturgy of the Word (LOW) discussions, including copying readings and guiding theological reflection.
- Coordinate and lead small‑group faith discussions by scheduling facilitators, communicating logistics, and fostering student engagement.
- Serve as Mass Coordinator by preparing the altar, coordinating liturgical ministers, managing schedules and last‑minute staffing needs, supporting Eucharistic ministry during Mass, and overseeing post‑Mass cleanup.
- Assist with campus outreach through open house tabling, including setup/teardown and engaging prospective students about Campus Ministry programs.
- Plan and coordinate monthly Table Fellowship dinners, including scheduling, reservations, communications, RSVP tracking, and transportation logistics.
- Support Advent and Lent liturgical preparation by arranging readings, coordinating student involvement, and participating in preparation meetings.
- Help plan, organize, and lead LEAP retreats, including recruitment, team oversight, logistics coordination, faith sharing, and guiding retreat programming.
- Promote Campus Ministry liturgies and programs through age‑appropriate marketing strategies, including posters, social media, emails, and direct outreach to increase student participation.
The salary for this position is $40,000-$43,000. For the full job description, click here. [https://files.smcvt.edu/publicdocuments/hr/CampusMinistry/Student%20Engagement%20Coordinator%202026.pdf]
We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we’re looking for, we encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Benefits
include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor Degree required
- At least 1 year of experience working with students/peers in an educational or spiritual setting required
- High level of organizational and planning ability; detail and deadline-oriented
- Ability to research and prepare reports
- Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgement
- Ability to formulate, affect, interpret, and implement policies and operating practices affecting the College
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products, especially Word and PowerPoint and other applications
An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of background checks.
Application Instructions
- Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:
- Resume/CV
Review of applications will start immediately. The position will remain open until it is filled.
For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: Saint Michael's College Careers [https://stmichaels-ibukjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2].
Benefits
- Accident Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Parental Leave
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Well-being Programs
- Paid Volunteer Time
- Library Access
- Employer-paid Life Insurance
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Athletic Facilities Access
- Employee and Dependent Tuition Benefits