Community Service Specialist

POSITION: Community Service Specialist REPORTS TO: Director of Campus Ministry DEPARTMENT: Campus Ministry FLSA STATUS: Exempt SALARY: $42,000 - $55,000 POSITION SUMMARY The Community Service Specialist is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating and executing all campus ministry-sponsored community service opportunities and engagement of our external community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities required of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. - Create a schedule of regular, ongoing service opportunities for students. - Create opportunities for students to participate in longer-term service projects with a strong emphasis on relationship-building (e.g. MOSAIC Club and Pride in the CLE) - During service opportunities, coordinate opportunities for students and adults to reflect on their experiences of service and solidarity. - Track and maintain a record of service hours completed by students using MobileServe. - Support the development of student leadership and shared power in all aspects of community service planning and execution. - Coordinate programming and manage volunteer teams for other community service activities such as the monthly food bank and community garden. - Serve as the lead adult for planning and chaperoning of the Service Immersion Trips offered during Spring Break week and/or in June following the end of each school year. - Develop and manage collaborative relationships with various neighborhood and community partners both within and outside of the Catholic faith community. - Assist with other Campus Ministry programming: - Retreats offered throughout each year for students in grade-level and mixed grade-level groupings, this includes some overnights and weekends. - School-wide Liturgies (Masses and Prayer Services) on Feast Days and milestone events such as Mass of the Holy Spirit, Junior Ring Ceremony, Baccalaureate, Liturgy of Thanksgiving, etc. - Extra-Curricular Activities (as able/needed) such as Gospel Choir, Praise Dance, Student Advocates for Social Justice, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice etc. - Perform and execute all campus ministry administrative tasks required for service including: - Collect and organize student and adult records (permission slips, service hours, emergency medical forms, etc.). - Ensure timely communication with the school community about upcoming Campus Ministry events (weekly parent newsletter, daily school announcements, etc.). - Communicate with contact persons at partner organizations (including St. Vitus Parish). - Schedule transportation to and from service sites and any off-campus events. - Reserve venues for off-campus events. - Attend regular Campus Ministry team meetings and one-on-one meetings with the Director of Campus Ministry. - Perform all other duties as assigned. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS - High school diploma or equivalent required. - Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, education, social work, or another related field is preferred. - Ability to become an Ohio Certified Van Driver is required. This can be obtained upon hire. EXPERIENCE - 5+ years of experience in an academic or non-profit environment preferably. - 3+ years of experience with a faith-based organization. - 3+ years of experience in community building, engagement, or service to the community. - Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Office Suite. REQUIRED SKILLS AND TRAITS - Demonstrated commitment to Catholic, faith-based education. - Proven ability to form a community of faith. - Cultural competency and responsiveness and an equity mindset. - Belief that all students are capable of excellence. - Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with community leaders and serve as liaison with various constituents. - Demonstrated ability to connect with and engage urban students and families. - Demonstrated experience with Restorative Pract…