Introduction: St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, an active and growing Parish with over 2900 families in
Bridgewater, MA, is seeking a dynamic individual to join our thriving ministry on the BSU campus and our parish youth ministry. The focus of this position is to bring students to a deeper knowledge of the Lord and the Church through a renewed evangelization initiative in collaboration with the parish priest, a great number of committed volunteers, and with our FOCUS missionaries at the campus level. This new, part-time position will not only serve a strong and vibrant program for youth in grades 6-12 at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish that began over five years ago, but will also extend Pastoral Ministry on behalf of the Archbishop of Boston and the clergy of Saint Thomas to the students of Bridgewater State University.
Description: The Youth Ministry/College Chaplaincy Assistant supports the priest chaplain in
coordinating and implementing spiritual and pastoral care initiatives for high school and college students.
Youth Ministry:

• Youth Group Responsibilities:
  • Plan and coordinate Open Gym sessions, which includes but it is not limited to:
    • Coordinating dates, publish schedule in the bulletin and on Facebook, creating and sending out email remainders utilizing sign-up genius
    • Assist in planning, coordinating and executing outings, all in consultation with the Parish priests and St. Thomas staff.
    • Attend weekly meetings

Campus Ministry:

• Campus Ministry Responsibilities:
  • Assist in planning and coordinating Newman Nights, which includes but is not limited to:
    • Pasta dinners, the Celebration of Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.
    • Send out weekly reminders via email and Text in form of a newsletter.
    • Maintain our social media presence (e.g., Instagram, Facebook).
    • Coordinate and contact weekly speakers
    • Create a budget, manage stipends with chaplain and business manager.
• Attend monthly Student board meetings
• Plan and coordinate service/social outings and retreats which includes but is not limited to:
• Advertising the events, creating sign-up sheets, car rides and food.
• Other duties as assigned by the campus chaplain.

Requirements:
Believes, practices and is able to formulate the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Familiarity with Parish-Soft, or willingness to learn
Familiarity with graphic design programs (e.g. Canva)
Administrative Office Skills – being able to create and manage an online events calendar
Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task
This is a part-time position and requires flexibility.
To apply, please email a cover letter and resume to hr_staffing@rcab.org