Reports to: Principal and Chaplain

St. Benedict at Auburndale, a Catholic high school in the Diocese of Memphis, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Campus Minister to serve as a spiritual leader within our school community. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the faith life of students, faculty, and staff by fostering a vibrant Catholic identity, guiding spiritual growth, and promoting meaningful service. If you are called to inspire young people in their faith journey and create a Christ-centered environment, we invite you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Faith Formation & Spiritual Leadership

• Lead and organize school-wide liturgies, prayer services, and retreats.
• Provide opportunities for student prayer, reflection, and spiritual development.
• Offer pastoral counseling and spiritual guidance to students, faculty, and staff.
• Support the integration of Catholic values into the school’s religious education curriculum.

Retreats & Religious Activities

• Coordinate and lead student retreats at various grade levels.
• Facilitate faculty and staff retreats to strengthen their spiritual journey.
• Organize and oversee prayer services, Masses, and religious celebrations in alignment with the liturgical calendar.

Community Engagement & Service

• Encourage student participation in service projects that reflect Catholic social teaching.
• Develop partnerships with parishes and community organizations to expand outreach initiatives.
• Promote service-learning opportunities that inspire students to live out their faith in action.

Fostering Catholic Identity

• Work with school leadership to ensure that Catholic values are at the heart of all school activities.
• Empower students through leadership roles in faith-based organizations, such as peer ministry or student chaplain programs.
• Support faculty in integrating Catholic teachings into their classrooms and daily interactions.

Collaboration & Professional Growth

• Work closely with faculty, staff, and administration to support student development.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to Catholic ministry and education.
• Participate in diocesan and local ministry events to stay connected with the broader faith community.

Pastoral Care & Student Support

• Offer spiritual and emotional support to students facing challenges or personal crises.
• Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality in addressing students’ pastoral needs.
• Partner with school counselors to foster a holistic approach to student well-being.

Qualifications & Desired Attributes

• Practicing Catholic with a deep commitment to Church teachings and values.
• Degree in theology, ministry, religious education, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience in youth ministry, pastoral care, or religious education, preferably in a high school setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to engage with students and staff.
• Passionate about creating an inclusive, supportive, and faith-filled community.
• Organized, proactive, and creative in developing faith-based initiatives.

Why Join St. Benedict at Auburndale?

As a Campus Minister, you will have the unique opportunity to inspire and guide young people in their faith journey while working in a collaborative and mission-driven environment. Serving within the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, this role allows you to be part of a larger faith community dedicated to spiritual growth and service.

This role may require participation in evening and weekend events such as retreats, service projects, and Masses, ensuring a deep and immersive engagement with the school community.

Send your resume and cover letter to jobs@cc.cdom.org.