What are the responsibilities and job description for the Campus Minister position at Silver Bay YMCA?
POSITION SUMMARY: Silver Bay YMCA is hiring a Campus Minister to support the Spiritual Life Center by facilitating connections between regional churches, local universities, and the broader community. The Campus Minister will serve as a spiritual leader and community builder, combining program development and community outreach with pastoral care to create a vibrant, supportive spiritual environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: none.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Respite Program Management
- Develop and implement strategies to promote Silver Bay’s respite programs
- Create a welcoming environment for those seeking spiritual renewal
- Greet arriving guests, provide administrative assistance
2. Program Development
- Design and help lead engaging spiritual life programming tailored to the diverse needs of university students, visiting clergy, and the Silver Bay community
- Create and lead seasonal and special Spiritual Life Center programming that aligns with Silver Bay’s mission
- Develop support initiatives for Silver Bay’s respite programs
3. Community Networking
- Build networking relationships with regional universities and faculty, student organizations, and campus religious groups
- Establish collaborative initiatives with community leaders and organizations
- Represent the Spiritual Life Center at relevant community events and gatherings
4. Pastoral Care
- Provide Spiritual Direction and support to clergy, staff and community members
- Help lead chapel services, prayer groups, and spiritual formation activities
- Be available for crisis intervention and spiritual support during challenging times
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Masters preferred)
- Experience in campus ministry or university programming
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse populations
- Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing programs
- Excellent communication and public speaking abilities
- Compassionate approach to pastoral care
- Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This position requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, reach or walk for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
