Georgetown University has a longstanding commitment to cultivating the intellectual and spiritual life of its students, faculty, and staff. The Coordinator for Ecumenical Christian Life, a member of the interfaith Office of Campus Ministry, promotes Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox Christian life on campus, and fosters ecumenical engagement and understanding. S/he works with chaplains and program staff to enrich the spiritual lives of Georgetown’s students, faculty, and staff and to bring to life the vision for the individual traditions as well their engagement with each other.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Cultivation and promotion of Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox Christian life on campus.
Assist Directors and other chaplains in developing programs and initiatives.
Manage all planning and logistics for programs and events – collaborating with Office Manager and Hospitality Coordinator for major programs.
Collaborate on weekly and special religious services, serving as a consistent presence and overseeing student leadership and hospitality.
Develop, execute and evaluate publicity strategy for ministries – services and events, weekly newsletters, and social media presence – in consultation with other Ministry staff.
Recruit, train, and supervise volunteer student leadership – in consultation with other Ministry Staff.
Direct the activities of student workers and interns, including coordination of hiring and evaluation.
Engage with individual students, build relationships, and serve as a personal resource, connecting them to department and university resources as needed.
Encourage development and growth of new and existing student organizations and support and cultivate connections with other student groups.
Assist in the promotion of retreats – in particular the Senior Retreat.
Manage evaluation and assessment process for services, programs, and events,
Maintain Salesforce CRM database of constituencies.
Foster ecumenical engagement on campus
Convene regular meetings of all Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox chaplains and staff to coordinate activities and to develop joint initiatives; ensure cross-promotion of events as appropriate.
Support Protestant Director’s oversight of Affiliated Ministries, maintaining strong communication about activities, monitoring compliance with department and university policy, and ensuring inclusion in department activities where appropriate; promote and support ecumenical engagement of Affiliates.
In collaboration with the Office of Mission and Ministry and in consultation with Catholic, Protestant and Orthodox chaplains, coordinate Lent and Advent devotional projects; work with Communications and Outreach coordinator and student workers on print and email production.
Coordinate department’s selective engagement in ecumenical or ecumenically-relevant programs and initiatives elsewhere in the university, including those hosted by the Office of the President, the Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life, and the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs.
Develop new ecumenical programs and initiatives, especially service opportunities, in consultation with chaplains and Managing Director, and manage implementation.
REQUIREMENTS:
Master’s degree – preferably in ministry or religious studies strongly preferred. Significant coursework in religion required.
At least two years of relevant administrative and programmatic experience – preferably in a ministry environment or religious organization.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, as well as skill in web content and social media management.
Solid understanding of the breadth of Christian perspectives.
Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to foster a collaborative environment, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a strong attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues of other faith traditions, to take initiative leading collaborative projects, and to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Willingness and availability for evening and weekend programs and services and on Sundays during the academic term.
Basic Qualifications:
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