Middle School Campus Minister

Saint Joseph Catholic School in Greenville, SC, is in search of a special person to help form our middle school students in the likeness of Christ. Middle School Campus Ministry provides a number of significant opportunities for students to explore faith, friendship, and community, and it is a fundamental component of our school’s mission. The Middle School Campus Minister will work together with school leadership and the High School Campus Ministry Team to create and foster a culture of encounter so that our students' hearts and minds are open to growing in relationship with Christ.

Specific position responsibilities for middle school include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan and coordinate middle school retreat and prayer opportunities.
• Prepare and promote authentic service opportunities throughout the school year.
• Host a variety of events that bring students together for fun and fellowship.
• Coordinate trips to local, state and/or national conferences and events that support students in their faith journeys.
• Serve as a resource for faculty and staff in matters of faith and spiritual development of our students.
• Teach some middle school Theology classes (possible)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Theology or related field (Master’s preferred)
• Practicing, faithful Catholic committed to continued spiritual growth and development
• Experience working with middle school students in a school or parish setting

In addition to the above qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess the following:

• A genuine love of middle school students.
• A posture of kindness, joy, and empathy.
• A desire to be intimately involved with the Saint Joseph School community and whole-heartedly committed to the students, their families, and our mission.
• The ability to take a project from creation to completion.
• High emotional capacity, with the ability to lead when appropriate, or follow if necessary.
• Authentic interest in supporting our students in their academic, athletic, and creative pursuits.
• Willingness to be a visible presence and Christian witness throughout our school campus and community.

About St. Joseph's Catholic School, Inc.

St. Joseph’s Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic, co-educational, college-preparatory day school recognized and approved by and within the Diocese of Charleston. St. Joseph’s seeks academic excellence and strives to form the minds, hearts, and souls of its students in the likeness of Christ. St. Joseph’s Catholic School… •Creates a joyful Catholic school culture rooted in the sacramental life of the Church •Pursues a rigorous liberal arts curriculum designed to develop a Catholic/Christian vision of the world, of life, of culture, and of history •Provides students of college-preparatory abilities with the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed in higher education and in life •Encourages students to participate in co-curricular activities which complement and enrich their academic studies •Welcomes students of other religious backgrounds in an atmosphere of Christian love •Nurtures each student’s awareness of his or her unique God-given vocation and fosters his or her desire to live out that call for the glory of God and for the good of others

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