What are the responsibilities and job description for the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Development (MACD) Specialist position at St. John's Preparatory?
About St. John’s Prep
St. John’s Prep is an inclusive, Catholic, Xaverian Brothers Sponsored School for young men in grades 6 through 12. Founded on the Xaverian values of compassion, humility, simplicity, trust, and zeal, we educate students to be, do and stand for good in the world. We enroll approximately 1,500 students from more than 90 communities in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Maine.
St. John’s is a faith-based community grounded in and fortified by three main cultural priorities: recognizing all people as created in the image and likeness of God, embracing a habit of excellence grounded in a growth mindset, and empowering individuals to be unique expressions of God’s love in the world. Strong candidates will embody the Catholic principles and Xaverian values that guide our institution to help foster a supportive and inclusive campus environment. For further information on how faith animates St. John’s, please visit our Statement on Xaverian and Catholic Identity.
Position Overview and Responsibilities
St. John’s Prep seeks an individual to support the work of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Community Development (MACD) between July 1, 2025 and June 30, 2026. This ten-month role offers the opportunity to work closely with the director, be part of an innovative team, and support the design and implementation of DEI efforts.
Work closely with the MACD team to support daily operation of the school’s MACD office
Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of multicultural and
community development initiatives serving students, parents, faculty and staff
Promote a collaborative environment
Provide administrative support, interact with students and families, prepare event materials
Serve as MACD representative during formal and informal programming
Be willing and able to seek support and guidance
Some evening and weekend hours required
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree
Demonstrated commitment to youth development, diversity, equity and anti-racism work in school settings
Ability to communicate and partner effectively with all members of the community, including students, faculty, staff, parents, and community partners
Comfort with basic data gathering and analysis skills
Detail oriented, motivated and comfortable working with young men in grades 6 through 12 using a strength based/student centered approach
Strong time management and organizational skills
Bilingual in English-Spanish preferred
Physical Requirements:
Standing/sitting for long periods of time.
Must be capable of adapting to frequent changes in position throughout the workday.
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone.
Use of hands and fingers for manipulation, and using computer keyboard, and educational tools
Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
All members of the faculty are expected to give witness to the Xaverian and Catholic mission of St. John’s Preparatory School by acting as servant leaders capable of modeling and actively promoting Xaverian and Catholic values. In addition to classroom teaching responsibilities, we encourage all members of the faculty to be involved in the life of the school beyond the classroom through a wide range of co-curricular, intramural, and interscholastic programs. For more information about St. John’s Prep, including our academic, spiritual, and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org.
St. John’s Prep is committed to building a diverse and inclusive campus community. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. We seek applicants who demonstrate a commitment to multiculturalism and diversity that is manifested in classroom practice, student engagement, interpersonal communication, and curricular decisions. For more information about our academic, spiritual and student life programs, please visit www.stjohnsprep.org.
Interested candidates are asked to apply via the online Application for Employment found on the Employment page of stjohnsprep.org. Candidates will need to upload a cover letter, resumé, and academic transcripts if applying for a faculty role. Please, no phone calls.