"Assistant Chaplain, Liturgy"

Assistant Chaplain, Liturgy

College of the Holy Cross

Full Time
JREQ-000200

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Job Description

Assistant Chaplain, Liturgy (12-month position)

Role Summary

The Assistant Chaplain for Liturgy supports campus worship and student liturgical formation as a member of the Liturgy Team. This role coordinates recruitment, training, scheduling, and communication for student liturgical ministers; advances outreach and pastoral support for Latinx students; supports marriage preparation and wedding liturgy coordination; and assists with occasional retreats and general chaplaincy responsibilities. Reports to the Associate Director.

Key Responsibilities

Liturgy & Student Minister Formation

• Participate in weekly Liturgy Team planning and preparation.
• Co-lead a 4-session formation program for new liturgical ministers; meet briefly with prospective ministers.
• Train and support ministry groups (e.g., Communion ministers, greeters)
• Provide Sunday Mass sacristy presence (11:30am and 7:00pm); monitor schedules and attendance.
• Supervise liturgy interns.
• Prepare liturgy communications and materials (weekly email, posters/web updates, Universal Prayer, worship materials).
• Support Holy Days and major campus liturgies, including rehearsals, processions, and coordination with facilities; serve as MC as needed.

Latinx Ministry & Outreach

• Incorporate Latinx traditions and feast days into liturgy and chapel programming.
• Serve as liaison to Latinx student organizations and the Latinx faculty/staff affinity group.
• Provide pastoral care for Spanish-speaking students and support an inclusive, welcoming community.

Marriage Preparation & Wedding Coordination

• Train and schedule student wedding liturgical coordinators; serve on-site when needed.
• Partner with Marriage Preparation Coordinator on wedding calendar and special circumstances/communications.

Retreat Ministry (2-3 weekend overnights/year)

• Recruit and form retreat teams; support promotion and participant recruitment.

General Chaplaincy

• Serve as class chaplain
• Meet with students for pastoral and spiritual conversation.
• Attend hospitality events
• Co-lead Montserrat evenings
• Facilitate a Cura Community
• Participate in Faculty Assembly and Administrative Faculty meetings

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in theology or pastoral ministry (M.Div. preferred).
• Fluency in Spanish is desirable.
• Experience supporting students traditionally underrepresented on college campuses.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Familiarity with Ignatian spirituality preferred; willingness to learn required.
• Strong public speaking and communication skills.

Core Competencies & Work Requirements

• Dependable, flexible, service-oriented; open to supervision; strong judgment and boundaries.
• Effective problem-solving, teamwork, and facilitation; awareness of risk management.
• Availability to work Sundays, one evening per week, and occasional weekends.

Weekly Hours: 40

Application Instructions

An updated resume and cover letter are required as a part of your internal application. In your cover letter, please reflect on how your professional and personal values align with the Mission of the College of the Holy Cross to form individuals of integrity and purpose who are committed to the flourishing of all.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. However, priority consideration will be given to applications submitted within 30 days of the posting date.

Additional InformationTo review our generous benefits options, please review our detailed information here or check out our Benefits at a Glance.

The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Human Resources for questions or to request an accommodation via email at hr@holycross.edu, or by calling 508-793-3391.

The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity in the workplace.