Career Opportunities
This page contains job opportunities provided by local and national employers seeking qualified individuals. The postings are updated as the Communications Office receives postings for new positions and remain posted for thirty days. If you would like to post a position send your posting to pr@wtu.edu. The Communications Office reserves the right to screen all submitted positions to ensure jobs posted on this site reflect the mission and vision of Washington Theological Union.
July
7/2/08 - Campus Minister for Community Outreach and Mission
Location: St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish – Fayetteville, AR
Description: St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish serves the University community of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. The University is a mid-sized institution of approximately 18, 000 students, 5 - 10% of which are Catholic. Fayetteville is a wonderful college town nestled in the Ozark Mountains which has been rated as one of the 20 top places to live in the United States. St. Thomas ministers to approximately 700 students. The campus minister will work as a member of a collaborative team including the pastor, a fellow campus minister, campus ministry interns and an administrative assistant.
Requirements: The ideal candidate will be a practicing Roman Catholic possessing a master’s degree in theology or pastoral ministry. At least one year of experience in young adult or campus ministry is preferred. Experience in training and leading students in international and domestic missions, service projects, and small faith sharing groups is necessary. A working knowledge of development and fund raising, creating small publications, maintaining a website, and liturgical music ministry would be a plus.
Application Process: Please send resume and three letters of recommendation to Laurie Schuler, Campus Minister, St. Thomas Aquinas University Parish, 603 N. Leverett Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701.
Website: www.staup.org,
Email: stthomascm@yahoo.com
June
6/30/08 - Secretary to Director of Christian Formation
Our Lady of Good Counsel, a parish of over 3300 families in Northern Virginia, is accepting applications for a full time Secretary to the Director of Christian Formation. Our parish community, guided by the spirit of Francis De Sales, is grounded in the spirit of Vatican II. Interested candidates should be skilled in the use of computers (WordPerfect Office or Microsoft Office a must, Parish Data System’s program a plus), have a willingness to learn, good communication skills, attention to detail, a warm & welcoming personality, and a genuine desire to work in a Catholic Parish promoting Christian Formation for children and adults. Full benefit package. Salary based on experience. Please send résumé, cover letter and list of three references to Mr. Al Reichelt, Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish, PO Box 97, Vienna VA 22183 or adminassist@olgcva.org
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6/27/08 - Ignatian Volunteer Corps Regional Director
Ignatian Volunteer Corps Metro Washington Regional Director: IVC, a national non-profit organization serving the needs of the poor through the volunteer work of retired men and women, seeks full-time Regional Director for the District of Columbia and surrounding Maryland counties. Successful candidate will have broad experience in recruitment of/support to volunteers/partner non-profit agencies, good organizational, communication and development skills, & commitment to meeting the needs of the poor. Knowledge of Ignatian spirituality highly desirable. For more info, visit www.ivcusa.org. E-mail resume/cover letter by July 7 to wash-nova@ivcusa.org
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6/18/08 - Youth minister, St. Francis of Assisi Parish in triangle, VA
Youth Minister-St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Triangle, VA, with 2,600 families, is seeking a full time Youth Minister (30 hours per week) who is responsible for the religious education of our high school youth, as well as social and service opportunities for both our high school and middle school youth. Experience with teens required. Degree in pastoral youth ministry or related field preferred. Send resume and salary requirements to: Search Committee-Youth Minister, St. Francis of Assisi, 18825 Fuller Heights Rd., Triangle VA, 22172. No phone calls please.
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6/10/08 - Full Time Religion Teacher
Full-Time Religion Teacher – Our Lady of Good Counsel High School, Olney MD
Teaching 5 college-prep religion courses at various levels. • Teaching sections of one or more of these levels:
Freshman Year (Honors and Standard)
Introduces students to the study of religion and Catholicism through a thematic survey of the major ideas governing life in the Church, culminating with a study of the human person's sexuality and its relation to the whole person as well as relationships arising from our sexual nature. The second semester examines the Hebrew Scriptures through a critical and catechetical study of major themes.
Sophomore Year (Honors and Standard)
Introduces students to the world of Jesus of Nazareth as the Incarnation of God in Christian faith. The second semester traces the history of Christianity from its foundations through the present with a special emphasis on the major religious themes which guide this historical experience.
Junior Year
Introduces students to the major themes in Catholicism which are in dialogue with other major religious traditions of the world. The second semester focuses on the nature of the human person and the ideas which govern Catholic moral and ethical thought.
Position details:
Starting August 12.
Competitive salary and benefits.
Contact: Peg Weidner, Religion Department chairperson, weidner@olgchs.org
(240) 283-3322, fax (240) 283-3390, Website: www.olgchs.org
Our Lady of Good Counsel High School in Olney, MD, a coed school, is under the sponsorship of the Xaverian Brothers. Good Counsel is now located in a new state-of the-art facility on a 52 -acre campus. The new wireless campus includes over 50 classrooms, 10 science and technology labs, a cutting edge media center, a 150-seat chapel, two gymnasiums, and additional athletic fields. As the only Catholic school in the region to offer the prestigious International Baccalaureate program. Students of all academic levels and diverse learning styles find success in Good Counsel's Advanced Placement Program, honors and college preparatory programs. For highly motivated students with learning disabilities, the Ryken program offers a structured, small-group learning environment. Supported by a strong Campus Ministry, knowledge and growth in the Catholic faith are fostered by religious studies courses, the popular retreat program and community-service opportunities.
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