Position Description:

The Catholic Diocese of Richmond is accepting applications for our Campus Ministry Fellowship Program for the 2024-2026 academic years.  

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.

Responsibilities:

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.

Qualifications:

• 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:  Bachelor's degree required.

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis and any questions can be directed to [email protected].

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:
1.  Current Pastor
2.  Lay Minister in the Church (i.e. Campus Minister, Youth Minister, Director of Religious Education)
3.  Professional Reference

Letters of reference can be emailed to [email protected]