Campus Minister - Christopher Newport University at Catholic Diocese of Richmond in Newport News, VA

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Job Type: Full-Time Position

Job Location: Newport News, VA

URL: http://richmonddiocese.org

Job Description

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has an opening for a Campus Minister, supporting Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Newport News, Virginia. The campus minister is responsible for ministry to the Catholic students, faculty, staff and administration of CNU. Previous experience in campus ministry and a masters degree in pastoral studies or theology or a related field is preferred.

Skills required for this position include but are not limited to:

•   Having a solid understanding of Roman Catholic Teaching, Church History, and an ongoing commitment to theological reflection and education.

•   Working knowledge of essential Church documents including Evangelii Nuntiandi, Redemptoris Missio, Empowered by the Spirit, and Sons and Daughters of Light. This individual will also seek to apply critical aspects of the New Evangelization to their ministry.

•   The ability to discern the needs of the campus community and to call forth and coordinate the diverse gifts of the community in a variety of ways.

•   Strong communication skills

•   Experience in using pastoral counselling skills

•   Ability to organize, facilitate, administer and share responsibility and decision-making with other campus ministers in the diocese, with those in an ecumenical, interfaith and multi-cultural environment and with other college and university professionals.

•   Strength in developing and sustaining effective professional relationships.

This is a full-time (minimum of 35 hours per week), exempt professional ministry position. Night and weekend work is necessary during the academic year. The position also requires travel to campus ministers’ meetings and other diocesan events, reimbursable through the approved budget. The Campus Minister will work regularly with the Diocesan Director of the Office for Evangelization of Youth & Young Adults, faculty, staff and students of Christopher Newport University as well as other Diocesan Campus Ministers.

About our Parish / School / Organization

Our Diocese has approximately 2800 Lay Employees working throughout the Diocese in almost every function, and we have many opportunities employment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package and hold a strong commitment to work/life balance as well as a focus on providing professional opportunities for ongoing success. We are a wonderful organization to consider working for - and we welcome all to apply. It is the policy of the Diocese of Richmond, not to discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin or handicap.

How to Apply

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and diocesan application to: Sarah Fogler, Recruiting & Training Manager, Catholic Diocese of Richmond, 7800 Carousel Lane, Richmond, VA 23294-4201 or email to: jobs@richmonddiocese.org or Fax: 804-358-9159. Closing date October 19, 2011.