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.
Key responsibilities include:
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.
The College Outreach Minister reports directly to the Director of the Portland Catholic Center for Faith and works at the Pastoral Office, which is located at the Cathedral property on 307 Congress Street in Portland.
The position is part-time, non-exempt (10 hours/wk)
The successful candidate is a practicing Catholic who supports the mission of the Church and has a strong understanding of the Catholic faith. He or she should possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
About the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes
The Roman Catholic community on the Portland Peninsula and Islands is comprised of five parishes: The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sacred Heart/St. Dominic Parish, St. Peter’s Parish, St. Louis Parish, and St. Christopher Parish. These parishes are served by a team of priests and staff, who collaborate with volunteers and other organizations to guide and support the ongoing life and ministry of a community of over 4,000 Catholics in the greater Portland area. The Portland Catholic Center for Faith is the hub for all faith formation activities of the Portland Peninsula and Island Parishes, seeking to build up faith in both children and adults in the Portland area.
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.