Social Ministry Practicum Student

St Louis, MO, US, 63108-3302

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area.  Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Social Work Practicum Student is responsible for building their social work skills by carrying out key projects and responsibilities for College Church’s major direct service program, the State ID and Birth Certificate (Outreach) Program.


Working Conditions
● Average of 15 hours of work per week during the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters
● Hours and days negotiable with the exception of Tuesdays from 8am-12pm when the Outreach Program is in operation
● Computer use: Macbook or PC laptop, Google Drive suite (Google Docs, Sheets, Voice, Forms, Slides), Airtable

Job Responsibilities

  •  Direct Program Support
     Build clinical skills while working directly with community members (called “guests”) to support them with obtaining their Missouri State IDs and birth certificates from any state
     Organize and implement ID and birth certificate clinic opportunities outside of the weekly Tuesday program
  •  Program Guest Survey Administration
     Design, implement, and analyze the results of a survey designed to receive feedback from those served by our program
     Develop additional ways to receive feedback from guests
  •  Research and Data Management
    Conduct research on policies and practices impacting guests; develop recommendations for program practices based on research
     Analyze program data to understand the program’s impact; develop new ways of measuring program impact and learning from the experiences of our guests
  •  Coalition Building with the Missouri State ID Access Coalition
     Participate in the work of a growing statewide coalition, with opportunities to partner with direct service and advocacy organizations across the state of Missouri
     Engage in the work of one or more committees of the coalition, including opportunities for legislative research and advocacy, training and support for direct programming across the state, and/or membership engagement

Job Requirements

● Enrolled in the School of Social Work Master or Bachelor Program and maintaining good academic standing
● Desire to work in a parish setting
● Strong organizational and communication skills
● Commitment to the mission of St. Francis Xavier College Church and Social Ministry
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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.