Reports to: Director of Portland Catholic Center for Faith
PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION
Under the guidance of the Director of the Portland Catholic Center for Faith and the Rector, the College Outreach Minister leads pastoral outreach to college students in the Portland area.
MAJOR POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions)
Outreach to college students who are associated with the life and ministry of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes.
Mentoring and training of college student leaders, supporting their efforts to build up Catholic life in Portland.
Collaboration with college student leaders in the organization of various liturgical, social, and service activities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
Is a practicing Roman Catholic who possesses a strong understanding of the Catholic faith and enthusiastically supports the mission and purpose of the Church and parishes.
Conducts work with a balance of attention to detail and strategic vision.
Proactively engages others in a positive and friendly manner.
Presents himself or herself professionally in correspondence and conversations.
Has completed or will successfully complete within 90 days of start of employment the diocesan program “Protecting God’s Children.”
Meets all of the employment policies specified in the Diocese of Portland “Cluster Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.”
Maintains confidentiality.
Possesses and maintains a valid Maine driver’s license and is insurable.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Experience in ministry with college students or young adults preferred. Experience building community and developing leaders. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Proficiency in Microsoft Office software required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities usually required by this job include close, distance, color and peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Application Process
Applications should include the following:
Focused cover letter addressing the above requirements
Resume
Contact information for three (3) professional reference
All applications and nominations will be considered confidential. Please send application materials via email to [email protected]. All applications received will be acknowledged initially with brief email response. Selected candidates will be contacted by phone for initial screening interview.