Alliance for Catholic Education
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: Campus Minister
Position: Full-time
Location: Donahue Academy, Ave Maria FL
Reports to: Principal
OVERVIEW
Donahue Academy is the parochial elementary, middle, and high school of Ave Maria Catholic Church, which serves more than 1,400 households through liturgy, evangelization, formation, education, and ministry activities. Donahue Academy provides a faithful Catholic, classical education, including a robust athletics program, to children from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12 in a tight-knit community environment. The Campus Minister supports the school’s mission by creating an environment that encourages and guides all members to be fully formed in the Catholic faith, to contribute to the Catholic identity of the campus, and to respond to the spiritual needs of the students, employees, families – i.e., spiritual growth, prayer, discipleship, the Sacraments, works of mercy and Catholic social justice – and thereby positively affect the broader community and society at large.
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Facilitate an atmosphere of Eucharistic hospitality, whereby all are welcome and valued, steeped in Catholic tradition and ritual.
• Communicate regularly with the Principal, Chaplain, Faculty, Staff, Students, and Parents regarding the development and impact of campus ministry activities, programs, and initiatives.
• Organize, plan, and implement an effective ministry program that includes, but is not limited to, daily school-wide prayer, daily Mass, daily session for Confession opportunity, monthly Eucharistic Adoration for all grades, bi-annual retreat programs for students and faculty, vocation discernment and spiritual direction, annual school-wide processions (e.g., May Crowning and Our Lady of the Rosary), celebrations (e.g., Live Stations of the Cross, St. Joseph’s and Our Lady of Guadalupe dinners), and pilgrimages (e.g. marches for life, international trips); liaise with various local community organizations to implement service projects across grade levels (e.g. Immokalee Soup Kitchen, fundraisers, prayer chains); for a comprehensive overview of the current ministry program please refer to https://donahueacademy.org/curriculum-guide/.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Principal of Faculty and Theology Chair in vetting existing and selecting new Catholic religious education curricula and readings (e.g., Scripture, Catechism, Encyclicals) across grades, as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively with the administration and Chaplain in the development of faith-centered programs that engage the broader community of alumni, benefactors, and families.
CREDENTIALS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree, from an accredited college or university, in the subject area of theology and/or catechism required.
• Minimum 7 years’ experience with campus ministry program development and implementation strongly preferred.
• Current 5-year renewable Professional Florida Educator Certificate, or a 3 or 4-year non-renewable Temporary Florida Educator Certificate, or eligibility for certification required.
• Experience with program development and implementation strongly preferred.
• Understanding and knowledge of Catholic pedagogy (i.e., Gravissimum Educationis) preferred.
• Ability to work in a cross-functional team and collaborate across stakeholder groups desired.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Must be a practicing Catholic.
• Must be familiar with the classical model of education.
• Must abide policies and procedures as set forth in the Diocese and Donahue Academy Employee and Family handbooks.
• Willingness to undergo a FDLE Level 2 background check.
• Must demonstrate a compassionate and discreet disposition.
• Must have strong administration, organizational, and planning skills.