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Community Service Specialist

Full Time / Posted March 01, 2024

POSITION SUMMARY

The Community Service Specialist is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating and executing all campus ministry-sponsored community service opportunities and engagement of our external community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a general representation of the key duties and responsibilities required of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• Create a schedule of regular, ongoing service opportunities for students.

• Create opportunities for students to participate in longer-term service projects with a strong emphasis on relationship-building.

• Coordinate opportunities for students and adults to reflect on their experiences of service and solidarity.

• Track and maintain a record of service hours completed by students.

• Support the development of student leadership and shared power in all aspects of community service planning and execution (e.g. working with Student Leadership Council Ministry representatives)

• Coordinate programming and manage volunteer teams for other community service activities such as the monthly food bank and community garden.

• Serve as the lead adult for planning and chaperoning of the Service Immersion Trips offered during Spring Break week and/or in June following the end of each school year.

• Develop and manage collaborative relationships with various neighborhood and community partners both within and outside of the Catholic faith community.

• Assist with other Campus Ministry programming:

• Retreats offered throughout each year for students in grade-level and mixed grade-level groupings, this includes some overnights and weekends.

• School-wide Liturgies (Masses and Prayer Services) on Feast Days and milestone events such as Mass of the Holy Spirit, Junior Ring Ceremony, Baccalaureate, Liturgy of Thanksgiving, etc.

• Extra-Curricular Activities (as able/needed) such as Gospel Choir, Praise Dance, Student Advocates for Social Justice, Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice etc.

• Assist with various campus ministry administrative tasks including:

• Ensure timely communication with the school community about upcoming Campus Ministry events (weekly parent newsletter, daily school announcements, etc.).

• Communicate with contact persons at partner organizations (including St. Vitus Parish).

• Schedule transportation to and from off-campus events with the assistance of the Transportation Coordinator.

• Reserve venues for off-campus events.

• Collect and organize student and adult records (service hours, emergency medical forms, etc.).

• Attend regular Campus Ministry team meetings and one-on-one meetings with the Vice President of Mission.

• Perform all other duties as assigned.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Bachelor’s degree in theology, religious studies, education, social work, or another related field is preferred.

• Ability to become an Ohio Certified Van Driver is required. This can be obtained upon hire.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of experience in an academic or non-profit environment preferably.

• 3+ years of experience with a faith-based organization.

• 3+ years of experience in community building, engagement, or service to the community.

• Strong knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Office Suite.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND TRAITS

• Demonstrated commitment to Catholic, faith-based education.

• Proven ability to form a community of faith.

• Cultural competency and responsiveness and an equity mindset.

• Belief that all students are capable of excellence.

• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with community leaders and serve as liaison with various constituents.

• Demonstrated ability to connect with and engage urban students and families.

• Demonstrated experience with Restorative Practices in an education setting.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, parents, students, corporate partners and community members.

• Understands the requirement to talk, listen and actively intervene with students.

• Friendly, willing to extend oneself to others, collaborative with a strong community building focus and acts with a sense of authenticity.

• Detail oriented, able to multi-task and remain flexible to the changing needs of the school and our many constituencies.

• Organized, with very effective time management skills.

• Demonstrated ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work with school and professional technology (use of academic software, Google Suite, PowerSchool, GoGuardian, Microsoft Suite).

• Demonstrated ability to provide a high level of service excellence to all customers and stakeholders.

• Ability to manage multiple, complex priorities with demanding time frames.

• Strong organizational and time management skills.

• Strong problem-solving skills.

• Ability to maintain and protect all confidential materials and information.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

PHILOSOPHICAL ATTITUDE:

• Understands and completely embraces the Saint Martin de Porres High School mission and the Cristo Rey Network's Ten Standards for Mission Effectiveness.

• Believes that all learning should be set in meaningful context and related to real world experiences.

• Utilizes pedagogical approaches that include but are not limited to Habits of the mind, Socratic questioning, adult and peer coaching, adult and peer presentations, problem-based learning, constructionist approach, inquiry methods, appreciative inquiry methods, and other forms of active learning.

• Person of faith but not necessarily Catholic.

• Appreciates that the school is driven by its Catholicity which focuses on the highest level of ethical, moral and social behavior of its students, staff and volunteers.

• Able and willing to do what it takes to get the job done even if it is not directly related to your job description.

• Strong sense of being a team player.

Submit cover letter and resume to Human Resources at careers@stmdphs.org

Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity Employment Policy

Saint Martin de Porres High School encourages individuals of all ethnic, racial, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply for this position. We are committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, as we want to engage all those who can contribute to our mission.

Saint Martin de Porres High School is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.