Minister, Campus Intern

St Louis, MO, US, 63105-2269

The Catholic Student Center at Washington University is a house of formation and a community of hospitality for students of any or no faith. Our dream is that every student who encounters the Catholic Student Center Community is known, loved, and cared for. We will walk with them in the way of Christ to deepen their capacity for giving and receiving love and to grow into compassionate, courageous leaders. We want students to go into the world healthier, happier, and holier.

Job Summary

The Kent Intern-in-Service program is a ten-month campus ministry initiative geared towards recent college graduates who seek to grow personally, professionally, and spiritually and to support the mission of the CSC. Key aspects of the program:

Formation: Our goal is to develop self-aware, professional leaders who are ready to live the gospel through monthly group formation meetings, one-on-ones with a staff supervisor, spiritual direction, and designated time each week for spiritual and personal growth.

Service: To give of oneself is the definition of this Internship. Interns give their time and energy to serve the students at Washington University and provide an example for the students of what it means to be a Christian servant leader.

Community: The internship provides an intentional living community through housing and an emphasis on prayer, bonding, and program planning.

Leadership: Interns are the role models to the students they serve. Professional formation throughout the year will cultivate strength and awareness in areas in need of development. Ongoing training and a team environment are crucial to the transition into professional careers.

Job Responsibilities

Welcome all students, providing a hospitable presence both on the Washington University campus and at the CSC.

● Help students connect life and faith in tangible ways, and empower student leaders to take an active role in their faith.

● Assist with liturgies, programming, and assigned responsibilities.

● Lead or participate in established programming, including 1) Service and Social Justice (faith mission), 2) Evangelization and Education (faith formation), 3) Outreach (building community and relationships), and 4) Administrative and Communications (event planning and publicity).

● Participate in regular formation meetings with our pastoral team and supervisor. The goal is to provide discernment in an intern’s life journey and help individuals become active participants in parish life and moral leaders in their careers.

● Perform other duties as assigned.

● Live in community.

Job Requirements

● Bachelor's degree preferred.

● Strong sense of faith and a willingness to represent the Catholic Church as a minister.

● Ability to challenge students to grow socially, spiritually, intellectually, and morally, and to offer constructive feedback.

● Ability to work with all backgrounds, cultures, and levels of faith/religion.

● Excellent verbal communication, interpersonal, and writing skills.

● Scheduling flexibility that allows working almost every Sunday, several evenings every week, and occasional Saturdays and holidays.

● Intermediate computer and technology proficiency including familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google platform, and social media.

● Valid driver’s license.

 

Compensation

● Housing and Food are provided at the Herring Intern House.

● Modest monthly stipend to assist with personal expenses.

● Funding for retreat and/or other formational experiences.

 

Hiring Timeline

Applications, inclusive of noted requirements, are accepted until June 1, 2025. The internship will start on August 1, 2025, and end on May 31, 2026.

Application Requirements

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a 1) resume, 2) cover letter with noted requirements, and 3) preferred area(s) of internship focus as outlined below, to woytek@washucsc.org.

 

A cover letter must include the following:

1. One professional and one personal reference.

2. Overview of your current faith life and areas of self-exploration, during this internship experience.

3. Strengths you bring to the internship experience.

4. Areas of development you expect to address during your internship experience.

5. Faith-based Interests and passions.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.  
 
Pre-Employment Screening 
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening. 

Our Mission

We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.