Assistant Campus Minister/Service Coordinator
Opening for 2025-2026 Academic Year
St. Joseph's Academy is an all-girls Catholic high school in Baton Rouge, LA. Our mission is to educate young women as responsible and unifying members of the world community. In the spirit and charism of the Sisters of St. Joseph, St. Joseph's Academy offers opportunities for faith development in the Catholic tradition, academic excellence and personal growth.
St. Joseph’s Academy seeks a dynamic, faith-filled Assistant Campus Minister/Service Coordinator. The Assistant Campus Minister/Service Coordinator will work closely with and under the supervision of the Campus Minister in evangelizing students, developing student leaders through student ministry and planning and leading retreats, Bible studies, mission trips and other faith development experiences. St. Joseph’s Academy is rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church, Gospel values and the charism of the Congregation of St. Joseph. The Assistant Campus Minister/Service Coordinator is responsible for the effective operation of the SJA Service Program. The position manages day-to-day service program operations for students, parents, community partners and colleagues; plans and executes the annual Senior Service Day; and oversees the service budget. This is a 10-month position that would include some weekend and evening events.
Full Job Description:
Essential Functions
• Plan and lead both formational and logistical aspects of all retreats.
• Have active participation, attendance and assistance in the planning and execution of faith development opportunities, including but not limited to Reconciliation, Rosary, Adoration, Bible Study, Divine Mercy Chaplet, Stations of the Cross and others as liturgical seasons dictate; may also be tasked with leading these opportunities.
• Mentor student ministers and develop their spiritual leadership.
• Plan liturgies for retreats.
• Plan both logistical and formational aspects of local, domestic and international mission trips
• Expresses a willingness to accompany students on their faith journey and in their lives as Academy students.
• Be visible and present on the school campus and at school activities.
• Seek resources that are supportive of student needs.
• Serve as a co-moderator of Student Ministry Club, assist with club organizational tasks as needed and attend all club event.
• Part-time teacher for two Theology classes.
• Must be a practicing Catholic with knowledge of and adherence to the Church’s teaching.
• Must have a Bachelor’s degree.
• Willingness to grow in the knowledge of and uphold the Congregation of St. Joseph’s spirituality, mission, charism, history and core values, as well as the mission and core values of SJA.
• Must have experience in facilitating youth programs and relevant experience in formation and service.
• Has inspiring communication skills, written and spoken.
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and ability to manage service software.
• Agrees to uphold all SJA policies, procedures, the faculty/staff handbook and student handbook.
Other Details
• Formation for this position requires:
- 3-year internal formation program led by the Office of Mission Integration
- Must desire both a passion for and willingness to have continued education in theology, ministry and service
- Openness to formation and professional development specifically regarding the Congregation of St. Joseph and St. Joseph’s Academy
Required Attendance
- All Professional Development
- All Faculty Meetings during school day or after school
- Annual Sticker Spectacular
- Back-to-School Night
- Carpool duty as needed
- Chaperone duties
- Club Moderator/Coach
- Exam and Standardized Test Proctor
- Faculty Retreat
- Grade Level Retreats for Students
- Graduation
- Incoming Student Interviews
- Lunch Duty
- Open House
- Wearin’ of the Green Parade Parking Fundraiser
- Other duties as appointed by both Campus Minister and SJA Principal
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans