Position Description: 

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is now accepting applications for its Campus Ministry Fellowship Program for the 2026–2028 cycle.

This Program is open to all recent college graduates who want to get hands on ministry experience while pursuing a graduate degree. The campus ministry Fellow serves for one to two years on a particular campus ministry.  They participate as part of a team led by the Local Director of Campus Ministry to further evangelization efforts on Campus.  They will serve the campus ministry in a number of ways and at the discretion of the Local Director.  When possible, continuing education will be provided in the areas of theology or pastoral ministry. 

Over the course of the program the Fellow will grow in knowledge and practice so that they are able to fully serve as a campus minister upon completion of the program

Responsibilities:

• Upon consultation with the Local Director, various areas of responsibility will be assigned in the areas of Evangelization, Word, Worship, Community, and Service.

• Respond to the pastoral needs of students as needed.

• Developing student leadership and guiding student leaders through mentorship and/or discipleship

• Works on graduate level coursework in the areas of theology or pastoral ministry.

• Supervising student programs and activities (including but not limited to music ministry, small groups, retreats, community service projects, alternative break trips)

• Providing logistical support, as necessary, for activities and events proposed by the student leadership and approved by the Local Director.

• Collaborate with the Diocesan Office for Evangelization by participating in diocesan events (i.e. Campus Ministry Summit, Annual Spring Retreat, Diocesan Work Camp) and campus ministry staff events (i.e. Winter Meeting and Spring Retreat and Conference).

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

   

Requirements:

Knowledge/Skills:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing
• Campus Ministry experience
• Exceptional people skills
• Ability to work well in a multi-faith and multicultural settings
• Ability to empathize with others
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks in an office setting and at events

Education Required:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree

Job Details:

This is a full-time (40 hours a week) non-exempt professional ministry position. Night and weekend work is necessary primarily during the academic year. The position also requires travel to campus ministers’ meetings and other diocesan events, reimbursable through the approved budget.

The fellows will work regularly with the Local Director of Campus Ministry, the Diocesan Associate Director of the Office for Evangelization, the Campus Ministry team, and other Diocesan Campus Ministry staff members.

How to Apply: 

The application instructions are listed below:

Applications will be evaluated, and Fellowship spots will be filled on a rolling basis. Any incomplete application packages will not be considered.

• Complete the application, provide a cover letter and resume.
• Complete the  Campus Ministry Application Packet (This packet includes the “Campus Ministry Fellowship Application Form”, “Campus Ministry Fellowship Essay Prompt” and “Campus Ministry Fellowship Project Proposal”). 
• Submit the Campus Ministry Application Form, Essay, and Project Proposal to [email protected]. 
• Provide three (3) letters of reference speaking to your qualifications for the program from:
  • Current Pastor
  • Lay Minister in the Church (i.e. Campus Minister, Youth Minister, Director of Religious Education)
  • Professional Reference

Letters of reference can be emailed to [email protected] 

For any questions, please contact Kelly Shumate, HR Generalist / Recruiter at [email protected]