Campus Minister (EX) (Current Opportunity) - Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School, Essex MD

Our Lady of Mount Carmel High School seeks a Campus Minister/Theology Teacher with a passion for building a strong Campus Ministry program that fosters the formation of students spiritually, intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Under the supervision of the principal, the Campus Minister will help create an environment that encourages and guides all members to contribute to the Catholic identity of the school and the formation of a faith community that responds to the spiritual needs of the students, teachers, staff, and parents.

In collaboration with the administration, the Campus Minister will help bring to life a campus rich in spiritual growth, prayer, discipleship, sacramental experience, social justice, and preparation of leaders in service for the church and society. 

Mission Statement
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School invites, teaches, and nurtures children and adolescents in a hospitable and familial program that is academically excellent and rooted in Catholic teachings. The school develops graduates who are life-long learners, who behave ethically, value the dignity of others, and work for social justice.

About Our Lady of Mount Carmel School
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Catholic, co-educational, college preparatory high school in Essex, Maryland. Part of a PreK-12 campus, OLMC, has been serving the Baltimore region since 1927. The school offers a challenging environment and an outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities. The spirit of community service and giving back is central to the school’s mission. Our Lady of Mount Carmel’s quality is reflected in its outstanding faculty and staff, who are committed to seeing every student succeed in mind, body, and spirit.

Essential Functions:

General

• Fosters a welcoming environment that encourages students, teachers, staff, and parents to contribute to the school's Catholic indetity.
• Develop programs that support spiritual growth, prayer, and sacramental experiences. This includes planning liturgies, retreats, and prayer services, and organizing training for student liturgical ministers.
• Ensures that the mission of the school and it's Catholic identity of the school are clearly articulated and carried out to all constituents.

Lituargy & Prayer

• Collaborates with student leaders in planning and implementing school liturgies, prayer services, Adoration, and sacramental exeriences. 
• Coordinates school liturgies, prayer services, and sacramental experiences with the goal of optimizing student engagement and participation.

Emmaus Leadership

• Develops an Emmaus Leadership program for the school.
• Coordinates ongoing leadership and training for student leaders 
• Recruits and trains adult lay ministers and students for retreats, service programs, and prayer experiences. 

Retreats

• Collaborates with the Administration in planning and implementing faculty/staff retreats. 
• Creates a vision for all retreats and ongoing faith formation for students. 
• Secures retreat facilities and arranges necessary transportation. 
• Recruits and trains both adult and student retreat leaders. 

Service

• Oversees and monitors the school-wide service-learning program. 
• Communicates service learning opportunities to students and families, including online resources and email communications, informational meetings, and direct invitations to serve.
• Networks with area churches and non-profit organizations to identify service opportunities for students
• Assists in connecting student volunteers for various Our Lady of Mount Carmel events
• Promotes awareness of social justice issues and community outreach. 
• Liaises with coaches and organization advisors in promoting the Cougars in Service program.
• Tracks and maintains student service learning hours.

Administrative

• Serves on the Senior Leadership Team, Academic Council, and Student Services Committee. 
• Teaches up to three classes per year in either Theology or other discipline. 
• Oversees and implements the Worthy of the Call Training for students.
• Assumes fiscal responsibility for the development and oversight of the Campus Ministry budget. 
• Attends and supports all school assemblies, faculty/staff meetings, designated in-services, and weekend and evening events as requested. 
• Communicate with the greater school community about Campus Ministry activities. 
• Liaises with parish and lower school youth ministry to forge a strong relationship for the school
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Align the Campus Ministry calendar with the school calendar. 
• Serves in other capacities as requested by the Principal. 

Position Qualifications:

• Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing.
• Prior teaching experience and experience in campus/youth ministry is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Liturgy, or Religious Studies or comparable.
• May include evening and/or weekend hours, as needed.
• Ability to provide at least three (3) Professional References
• Must submit to a background check and VIRTUS training
• Must possess strong interpersonal, written, and communication skills and be able to relate to diverse personalities. 
• Must have the ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team

Range: $50,000 – 70,000, annualized

Base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience for this role, and/or internal equity of our current employees as part of any final offer. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this position, including health, dental, and vision coverage; employer-paid life and disability insurance; automatic enrollment in the 403(b) plan and employer contribution (whether or not the employee contributes); and generous paid holiday, sick and personal leave.** Please click on the link below for more detailed information:
https://www.archbalt.org/human-resources/employee-benefits/employee-benefits/

Non-Discrimination Policy
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability or handicap, gender identity or expression, or protected activity (i.e., opposition to prohibited discrimination or participation in the complaint process). The school is not required to adopt any rule, regulation, policy, or personal accommodation that conflicts with its religious or moral teachings, and we will always teach and act consistent with the tenets of the Catholic Church.

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000