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1/22/2020

Catholic Chaplain, Williams College, MA

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Williams College is now accepting all applications for the position of Catholic Chaplain. Williams is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshires of northwestern Massachusetts with access to Albany, Burlington (VT), Boston, New York City, and Montreal. Distinguished by a reputation for outstanding and inclusive teaching and scholarship, academic excellence, and exceptional alumni loyalty, the college is committed to building and supporting a diverse learning community of approximately 2,100 undergraduates. For more information, please visit: www.williams.edu.

The Chaplains' Office:
The Catholic Chaplain reports directly to the Chaplain to the College, who serves as the Director of a dynamic Chaplains' Office containing tradition-specific chaplains (Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, and Protestant Chaplain) and the Assistant to the Chaplains. The Chaplains' Office is part of the Dean of the College Division.

The Chaplains' Office provides pastoral care to the entire College community, offering counsel, support, and encouragement to individuals as well as comfort and wisdom to the institution as a whole. While the Catholic Chaplain will have a particular focus on the religious needs of Williams' robust and diverse Catholic community, all of the chaplains are actively involved in inter-religious and interfaith activities, in the planning and leadership of dialogue and reflection among religious groups and traditions, and in collaborative ventures of humanitarian service. Campus chaplains are increasingly being called on to address issues of inclusion, diversity and belonging. We seek a chaplain who is committed to helping students grow and flourish within the Catholic faith tradition while living and learning in a secular campus environment. A successful chaplain will also be committed to creating space for individuals who value a variety of expressions and practices, and for nurturing connections across many religious and secular communities.

About the Position:
The Catholic Chaplain will be an ordained priest or deacon, a sister or brother in a religious order, or a qualified lay minister of the Catholic tradition. The Catholic Chaplain will guide religious practice and learning for students, faculty, and staff; preside over or arrange for the regular sacramental/liturgical life of the Catholic student community and the wider campus; provide pastoral care; community building opportunities and instruction on topics related to faith and spirituality experiences. The Catholic Chaplain will be expected to build relationships between the Catholic community and multiple stakeholders in the Williams College community.

The Catholic Chaplain will have spent at least 3 years in ministry and have a master's degree in Religion, a Master of Divinity, or equivalent. Preferred candidates will have campus experience as well as at least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE). The Catholic Chaplain will be visibly engaged in the whole life of the College, including its campus-wide celebrations and gatherings in times of crisis; this frequently involves work outside of standard weekday office hours – at night and on weekends. The culture of the Chaplains' Office strongly supports chaplains in negotiating their work hours so as to accommodate personal boundaries – but the workflows of the office cannot be confined to a standard 9-5 weekday work schedule.

Williams is committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty and staff. Our expectation is that the successful candidate will excel at working in a community that is broadly diverse with regard to race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, and religion. Applicants should highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse and inclusive community.

Review of resumes will commence on February 17, 2020 and continue until the position is filled.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.

To apply for this position, please visit http://staff-careers.williams.edu. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-4247 or email at hr@williams.edu.

Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with easy access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The college is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff, and curriculum. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching and scholarship and on the academic excellence of its students.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.

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1/13/2020

Program Director of Campus and Young adult ministry, Catholic Archdiocese of washington

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Position Summary
The mission of the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington is to spread the light of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world. In the faithful pursuit of this mission, the archdiocese is seeking a Program Director of Campus and Young Adult Ministry. This position will be responsible for all parish and regional young adult outreach as well as campus ministry vitality throughout the Archdiocese of Washington. The Program Director will mentor and consult with parish and regional ministries, direct large archdiocese events (retreats, leadership formation, volunteer training, 7 church walk) and develop programming through collaboration with local religious communities, volunteers and other offices within PMSC.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct all parish and regional young adult outreach as well as campus ministry vitality.
• Mentor and consult with parish and regional ministries.
• Direct large Archdiocesan events (retreats, leadership formation, volunteer training, 7 church walk)
• Develop programming through collaboration with local religious communities, volunteers as well as other offices within PMSC.
• Mentor campus ministry staff to ensure ministry growth as well as compliance with ADW policies with all six college ministries to include pastoral ministry, human resources, IT, Safe Environment, Finance and Development.
• Manage ongoing communication and data management across all platforms
• Promote Catholic Social Teaching in the work of the Pastoral Ministry and Social Concerns and works collaboratively within the PMSC and Catholic Charities.
• Develop collaborative models and specialized outreach to engage parishes and schools in the work of the Office and Catholic Social Teachings.
• Develop, implement and review programs, policies and procedures to fulfill the mission of the Office.
• Connect with the USCCB departments of Concerns and Peace to promote the US Bishops’ national legislative agenda.
• Collaborate with the Maryland Catholic Conference in advocating for Concerns and peace issues.
• Collaborate with the Maryland Catholic Ministry Conference in advocating speakers and workshops for Concerns and peace issues.
• Serve as the diocesan director for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development in overseeing national and local grants.
• Administer and oversee the annual CCHD collection and grant awards and provide direction, supervision and coordination for the ongoing activities of CCHD.
• Provide reports and make recommendations the national CCHD Office.
• Serve as the diocesan director for Catholic Relief Services while overseeing the coordination of CRS programs in the parishes.
• Develop and manage the office budget and its ministries.
• Supervise staff as assigned.
• Support initiatives and advocacy for peace within families, communities and the region.
• Supports and communicate initiatives taken on behalf of peace within the state, nation and world.
• Develop immersion and mission experiences taken on behalf of peace within our state, nation and world.
• Supports Care for Creation
• Work in collaboration with other colleagues in the PMSC toward the implementation of the Secretariat’s pastoral priorities.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Practicing Catholic
• Knowledge of Social Concerns and Catholic Social Teachings
• Knowledge of Catholic Church structure and culture
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality
• Highly organized
• Demonstrated leadership experience

Education and Experience

• Master’s Degree in Pastoral Ministry, Religious Studies or International Studies
• 7 to 10 years of related experience
• 2 years or more of overseas experience as a missionary or long-term volunteer and extensive travel in developing countries
• Demonstrated experience in constituency development, grassroots organizing and coordination of projects and programs.

Please forward a resume to Lisa Calla-Russ at the Archdiocese of Washington
russl@adw.org or call for more information at 301-853-4496

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1/13/2020

Campus Minister/Director NOLA Wesley

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The Board of Directors of the NOLA Wesley Foundation announces the following opportunity available starting July 1, 2020:

Campus Minister/Director

About NOLA Wesley
NOLA Wesley is the United Methodist campus ministry serving Tulane and Loyola’s student communities, located in Uptown New Orleans. We are open to people of all faiths who want to spend time in Christ-centered community. Our mission is to accept, become, and share Christ’s love by building an inclusive community rooted in faith and justice. We are a proud member of the Reconciling Ministries Network, which advocates for the full inclusion of people of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the United Methodist Church.

Our Core Values
Open Table: We believe in grounding our lives in community, so we start our week centered around dinner and worship on Sunday nights. Safe Space: We believe in creating safe spaces for students with a diversity of spiritual journeys where no questions are taboo. We have a variety of offerings which may include book studies, scripture, prayer services, and yoga. Changed Lives: We accept everyone the way they are, and we also expect that our lives will be changed by Jesus, so we challenge each other to grow spiritually. Transformed World: We believe that God wants to transform the world through us. To this end, we seek ways to be of service and fight for justice in the New Orleans community. In addition to scheduled weekly programming, Wesley’s building is available for studying, hanging out, movie/game nights, and prayer/meditation. We have a student lounge, study room, a back patio, and 2 dorm-style rooms that can accommodate up to 4 residents. Wesley sponsors a daytime café in our main chapel building, The Labyrinth. Staffed by work-study students, The Labyrinth offers coffee, juices, paninis, bagels, and snacks. The Labyrinth also serves as an event venue for college bands, theatre, yoga classes, and a variety of other community events and meetings. Responsibilities The primary responsibility of the NOLA Wesley Foundation’s Campus Minister is to create a vibrant, engaged student faith community by planning and executing Wesley programming & worship, providing pastoral care, and encouraging student leadership. Secondary responsibilities include coordinating with local church volunteers, developing relationships with & nurturing the engagement of local churches, and working with the board on fundraising. Desired Skills and Qualifications • Master of Divinity from an accredited seminary preferred, not required • Ordination, or demonstrated relevant church leadership experience • Harmony with NOLA Wesley’s core values and ministry context • Highly interpersonally skilled: able to relate to college students, create a welcoming environment, and articulate a compelling vision for NOLA Wesley, the university community, and students’ personal lives • Creativity in planning and competence in execution of worship and programming • Teaching/preaching/presentation skills. Calendar/time management/organizational/tidiness skills. • Pastoral care: ability to provide counseling on spiritual and life issues • Ability to encourage and develop student leadership • Competency with information and communications systems, including MS office, email newsletters, and social media 7102 Freret St. New Orleans LA, 70118 nolawesley.org Insta: @nola_wesley_ @labyrinthnola Worship & Programming Duties • Plan and lead weekly worship service, including coordination of meals provided by local churches • Lead small groups, equip student leadership for student-led groups • Plan and participate in fellowship events, retreats, local mission events, and an annual mission trip • Develop strategies for outreach to student participants which reflect the diversity of the university campus • Liaison with Tulane & Loyola Administrations and other student organizations (i.e. offices of multicultural/gender diversity/religious life, other campus religious/service organizations) Pastoral Care Duties • Welcome students into the Wesley community, regardless of race, class, creed, gender, or sexual orientation • Be available for conversations and short-term counseling, make appropriate referrals Labyrinth Café Duties • Planning and executing Wesley-sponsored Labyrinth events such as open-mic nights • Coordination with café manager for Labyrinth “venue” events such as band shows, yoga classes, group meetings, etc. Supervisory and Administrative Duties • Selection of Student Ministry Team and any part-time staff hires • Equipping/empowering café manager to ensure the café has supplies and adequate staffing • Hold regular staff meetings with student leadership for accomplishing weekly support tasks • Recruiting, screening and coordination of volunteers for ministry needs • Work with the board on creating a yearly budget, remain conscious of budget when spending throughout the year • Maintaining an orderly and welcoming space, i.e. organization and decluttering the space when needed (Weekly cleaning of bathrooms and kitchen is contracted to a cleaning service. Café-related cleaning is by café staff.) Reporting and Personal Growth • The Campus Minister reports to the Board of Directors of the NOLA Wesley Foundation; the New Orleans District Superintendent; and the Louisiana Conference Board of Higher Education and Campus Ministry. • The Campus Minister is encouraged to attend continuing education opportunities, with emphasis on campus ministry. Fundraising NOLA Wesley is jointly funded by the Louisiana Conference and donations from supporters and local churches. Wesley raises a portion of its budget every year through local church outreach and online platforms such as Facebook and Patreon. Additional funding from grants, one-time gifts, and fundraising drives enables a variety of programs. Though the board tries to spearhead these efforts, the campus minister serves as the “face” of Wesley. Being able to articulate a compelling vision to potential donors and being comfortable asking for money to make that vision reality are key. Compensation Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Insurance and pension through the Louisiana Annual Conference is provided for qualified clergy. A health insurance stipend is offered otherwise. Candidates from outside Louisiana, from other denominations, and non-clergy are also encouraged to apply. Interested persons should email a resume, cover letter, and two references to Alex Sloan (wasloan21@gmail.com) by Feb.15, 2020. Further applications may be accepted past the due date.

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1/6/2020

Chaplain, Canterbury Foundation, California state Polytechnic University

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The Canterbury Foundation Board of San Luis Obispo, California requests enthusiastic applicants for the position of Chaplain. This will be a part-time (40% / 16hrs/wk) position, filled by an ordained(*) Deacon or Priest of The Episcopal Church.

Job Summary

The Chaplain supports the mission and ministry of The Episcopal Church on and off campus by engaging with students, regardless of their religious background, who seek spiritual guidance, religious education and participation in a Christian community formed by The Episcopal Church. This could include, but not be limited to, ministry of presence, worship services, educational programs, discussion groups, pastoral care, and participation with students in university-sponsored activities.

The Chaplain must be able to address the needs of a complex and diverse student population. The Episcopal Church welcomes and embraces those with a wide range of beliefs, observances, practices, and identities. The Chaplain must invite, welcome and engage students within this diverse population and enable them to thrive within a distinct Episcopalian community. The Chaplain will engage students in scripture, contemporary issues, history, ethics and other issues which may help them find genuine relevance in their lives today. To accomplish this, the Chaplain may engage the students in worship, events, study groups and other activities which are culturally relevant to the student population at any particular time.

The Chaplain’s primary focus will be at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) Campus working with students to develop a strong Canterbury community which will include fellowship, study, worship, discipleship, and service. The ministry may include students from nearby Cuesta Community College, and the ministry may expand there as necessary.

Primary Responsibilities

- Enable student participation at Religious Services, both organized by the Chaplain and by local Episcopal Churches.
- Engage students in spiritual, ethical and moral reflection and in religious education.
- Coordinate special religious (e.g. Advent, Easter) or relevant University (e.g. personal achievements, graduations) celebrations both on and off campus, as appropriate.
- Offer and provide spiritual guidance and pastoral care to students.
- Foster a sense of leadership, discipleship, and peer ministry among the students participating in the Canterbury community.
- Be a regular pastoral presence for students on and off campus.
- Collaborate with other chaplains and faith leaders at Cal Poly, both individually and through existing interfaith programs and services.
- Engage with other religious student organizations.
- Be available to support other aspects of university life which may arise during the course of the ministry.
- Work with the Canterbury Board to assess the priorities and direction of the ministry on a regular basis.
- Assist the Canterbury Board with fundraising to support the ministry.

Candidate Outlook

A successful candidate must desire to proactively engage with young adults in a Christian context in order to develop their spirituality and faith journey, foster their sense of leadership and peer ministry, provide pastoral care and support, and be a minister of presence on campus and at student events.

Minimum Requirements

An ordained Deacon or Priest of The Episcopal Church (or Anglican Communion or ecumenical partner in full Communion) or (*) a practicing Lay Episcopalian with a Master of Divinity or equivalent degree in ministry, theology, pastoral or religious studies, or related field. Experience working with young adults in higher education or other young adult ministry. Understanding of the use of social media as a primary form of communication and promotion, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Application Process

To apply please submit letter of interest, résumé and references by April 1, 2020 to:

Brian Spolarich, Board Chair
bws@briansp.com
Phone: 734-358-0033

Terms and Compensation

This position begins on August 1, 2020 for a one-year probationary period. Upon successful completion of the probationary period, the position will become permanent.

The Chaplain will attend the Provincial Campus Ministry gathering.

Salary will be at Diocesan minimum, pro-rated at 40%. Housing, pension and health are not included.

Context
The San Luis Obispo Deanery consists of eight small parishes within the Episcopal Diocese of El Camino Real. The Canterbury ministry is centered at St. Stephen’s in the city of San Luis Obispo, with office space, equipment, and limited clerical support. Wider Deanery resources are available to support this ministry as it develops.

The Canterbury Board is comprised of representatives from the Deanery parishes; they oversee the work of the Chaplain and are responsible for funding and financial management.

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