- Work to infuse a spirit of contemplation, reflection, and prayer into campus culture by actively supporting the initiatives of University Ministry. These include but are not limited to prayer and liturgical moments; retreats; service and justice activities; and the Sacramental life of the Dominican student body.
- Work collaboratively with other University Ministry interns and fellows (Beloved Community, Faith for Change, Ministry en lo Cotidiano, and Waters Interns) to help shape the environment of the University Ministry Center and its programs in ways that reflect hospitality and contemplation, including but not limited to ways that involve your presence, care for the physical space, and design and execution of programs.
- Coordinate logistical details, reflection planning, and leadership formation for Alternative Break Immersions and other events as assigned.
- Plan, promote, and execute social events within the University Ministry Center, working collaboratively with University Ministry staff and Student Workers. Events may include Bagel Day, cultural heritage celebrations, and other community-building gatherings.
- Organize and coordinate Come to the Table and other service-based programs, working collaboratively with University staff and student peers.
- Organize and coordinate Advent and Lenten social justice programming
- Exercise leadership in planning, organizing, and initiating student-led social justice initiatives on-campus. The intern will coordinate student volunteers for such events.
- Help to coordinate and initiate comprehensive marketing and promotion efforts of the department.
- Design and create content for print and digital publishing in a way that speaks clearly to the values of University Ministry.
- Design, create, and manage content for social media (Instagram) and engageDU in a way that communicates clearly the values of University Ministry.
- Strategize creative ways to communicate with and reach the campus community to invite diverse student participation in University Ministry sponsored activities.
- Attend weekly team meetings and other meetings as required.
- Attend weekly Theological Reflection led by staff members
- Assist with university wide collaborations as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Must be enrolled as a Dominican University student at least part-time in a degree-seeking program
- Must be eligible for US employment
- Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Office and Canva.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and organizational abilities.
- Demonstrated skills for hospitality, building community, engaging peers, and shaping service experiences and/or justice-focused actions.
- Comfortable working in sacred spaces.
- An ability to respect confidential information.
- A "self-starter," willing to take initiative, work independently, and be dependable.
- Demonstrated commitment to the work of University Ministry and desire to share in the mission and goals of the department.
- We are a community of radical hospitality that fosters belonging.
- We honor and cultivate the rhythm of contemplation and action.
- We do theology, ministry, and formation that begins with students' social locations-their cultures, faith traditions and their own human development.
- We are called to interfaith dialogue and action because we are a Catholic, Dominican community.
- We witness and celebrate the places where God's right relationship, or justice, emerges and we commit ourselves to bringing about that same justice in daily life.
- Why are you interested in serving as a Waters Intern in University Ministry? What skills, knowledge and experiences would you bring for this particular position within the Waters Internship?
- Considering the vision, values and work of University Ministry, as a perspective intern, how do you see yourself contributing to the mission of University Ministry at the intersection of Faith, Culture, Justice?
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Waters Intern for Faith Justice - River Forest, United States - Dominican University
Description
POSITION:
Waters Intern for Faith Justice
DEPARTMENT:
University Ministry
REPORTS TO:
Director, University Ministry
HOURS NEEDED PER WEEK:
10
HOURLY RATE (OR RANGE): $15.00
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT (APPROXIMATE): August 12, May 2, 2025
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate
service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
JOB COMPONENTS//PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
University Ministry welcomes you to explore the big questions of life in a diverse community. We deepen and nurture our spiritual roots as we work towards a more just and humane world. We learn from one another as we cultivate inclusive spaces that celebrate the intersection of faith, culture, and justice. As a Catholic, Dominican community, we live out our motto of Caritas et Veritas (Love and Truth). We are called to interfaith dialogue and journeying together with persons of non-faith and all faith traditions.
Wherever you are on your journey, you are welcome because of all that you are
University Ministry offers many opportunities and resources to get involved as together we live out our four Dominican pillars-Community, Service, Study and Prayer/Contemplation.
Ministry aspires to the following values in every aspect of daily living with the students, faculty, and staff of Dominican University:
In your cover letter please make sure to address the following questions:
