Resident Minister Application

POSITION AVAILABLE: RESIDENT MINISTRY INTERN

Posting Date: January 1, 2008

The University of San Francisco is a Catholic Jesuit institution in the heart of San Francisco. A team of 19 Resident Ministery Interns provide an adult pastoral presence in seven residence halls, serving over 2200 resident students. Resident Minister Interns are part-time employees who minister during the academic year, working 15 hours per week. Most work hours are in the late afternoons and evenings, including weekends. This ministry formation program is a ten-month position. University Ministry staff will mentor Resident Ministery Interns in specific areas of responsibility such as liturgy, social justice, immersion programs, retreats, faith formation, and marketing.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field (Preference given those working toward a Master's degree)
• Ministerial experience with youth, or ministerial experience which would effectively transfer to a Catholic university

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Reside in residence hall
• Be available for conversation with residents, both informal and with the intention of providing spiritual guidance and reflection
• Be available for posted "office" hours
• Participate in floor and hall activities
• Participate in residence staff training in August and January
• Work collaboratively with University Ministry team and the staff of the Office of Residence Life
• Actively recruit and work with students in the Community Action program (twice monthly)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic pastoral skills
• Understanding of faith development
• Understanding of developmental psychology
• Ability to appropriately share one's experience of faith and to invite students to explore their own sense of faith , spirituality, and the promotion of justice

STARTING DATE:

August 1, 2008.

BENEFITS:

• Furnished room and board
• Monthly stipend (currently set at $100.00)
• Koret Health and Recreation membership

TO APPLY:

Please apply online and then send additional materials to our office. Go to www.usfjobs.com and search in the job postings for "Resident Ministry Intern." Once you have applied online, please send a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of references to:
Don Crean
University Ministry
2130 Fulton Street
San Francisco, CA 94117-1080
[415] 422-4463