Position Description: 

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is accepting applications for our Campus Ministry Fellowship Program for the 2025-2026 academic year at James Madison University.  

This Program is open to all recent college graduates who want to get hands on ministry experience while pursuing a graduate degree. Fellows will be placed at one of the university campus ministry programs within the Diocese of Richmond. The program will also provide opportunities for professional development and an on-site mentor to help teach valuable ministry skills and support your journey in ministry. 

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

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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: 

For full application details, please click HERE.

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