Student Employment in Mission and Ministry

Assists in the implementation of campus Liturgies as assigned by Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life. 

Provides support for weekday daily Mass 

Provides support for and is present for Sunday Mass and Large Liturgies (ie. Welcome Mass, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Commencement Mass) 

Co-creates liturgy scripts with Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life 

Prepares Presider before Mass (Week before & Hour before) 

Organizes and gives Mass announcements 

Prepare pre-Mass prayers for ministers 

Provides support for Adoration on Thursday nights (Light Nights) 

Provides support for Masses on Mission & Ministry retreats 

Assists in Recruiting, Training and Scheduling Liturgical Ministers, including Sacristans, Eucharistic Minsters, Lectors, and Altar Servers for Mass on campus.  

Is available to find substitutes or fill any vacant roles when scheduled persons do not attend 

Collaborates with the Setons (ushers) 

Cares for, including cleaning and set-up of, the physical worship space, particularly in University Chapel 

Organizes Sacristy & all sacred spaces on Campus 

Participates in General Cleaning (Linens, Baptismal Font, Liturgical Items, etc.) 

Maintains Liturgical Supplies & Equipment, including inventory 

Maintain sacred space in accordance with liturgical seasons 

Assists with documentation and record-keeping related to liturgies 

Co-chairs Liturgy Committee 

In partnership with the SA for Music Ministry, assists with Liturgical Formation, including the development of a Liturgy Retreat 

Participates in outreach and collaboration for Interfaith and Ecumenical opportunities 

Meets weekly with the Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life 

Strong understanding of Catholic Liturgy, Catholic Teaching and Faith 

Desire and ability to integrate oneself within the Mission & Ministry Team and Gonzaga community 

Requirement to stand, walk, sit, sit, hear and use repetitive motion of hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 15 pounds. 
 

Assists in the selection, coordination and implementation of music for campus Liturgies as assigned by the Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life. 

Provides support for and is present at Sunday Masses & Large Liturgies (ie. Welcome Mass, Mass of the Holy Spirit, Commencement Mass) 

Assists in recruitment of musicians and choir 

Schedules Cantors, Psalmists & Instrumentalists 

Co-Creates Worship Aids with Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life 

Prepares post-rehearsal prayers 

Maintains and sets-up music equipment in University Chapel 

Organizes and keeps appropriate documentation and records for liturgical music, including: 

Music Library organization 

 Preparation of Instrumental and Choir Binders 

Reports for Licensing 

Serves as liaison to and cultivates relationships with:  THIRST leadership, Choir President from Music Department 

Co-chairs Liturgy Committee 

In partnership with the SA for Liturgical Ministry, assists with Liturgical Formation, including the development of a Liturgy Retreat. 

Participates in outreach and collaboration for Interfaith and Ecumenical opportunities. 

Meets weekly with the Senior Coordinator for Liturgical Life 

Strong understanding of Catholic Liturgy, Catholic Teaching and Faith 

Desire and ability to integrate oneself withing the Mission & Ministry Team and Gonzaga community 

Basic proficiency in Music Theory and Aural Skills 

Requirement to stand, walk, sit, sit, hear and use repetitive motion of hands/wrists. Lifts and moves items up to 15 pounds. 

Preferred Candidate is a Music Major in Liturgical Music Concentration program 

Welcome and greet those who visit the office 

Be familiar with and give information to visitors about program offerings, services, and team members of the Office of Mission and Ministry 

Use Cashnet (training provided) to accept payments from students for Mission and Ministry programs 

Refer people to appropriate Mission & Ministry staff and/or other campus resources as needed 

Help with office tasks such as organizing, filing, data entry, etc. as directed by the Office Coordinator 

Maintain order and cleanliness of the Mission and Ministry Hemmingson Office 

Available from noon-1pm weekdays 

Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people 

Good discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality 

Job functions are usually performed sitting but may involve some time standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting (up to 20 pounds occasionally), walking, carrying, and reaching while filing and performing other duties. This position includes extensive wrist and hand movements related to computer keyboard, 

The CLC Assistant helps facilitate the organizational side of the CLC program by maintaining accurate and updated documentation, communicating with leaders, and serving as the “president” of the CLC Executive Council (ExCo). 

Be available for and present on both weekend retreats during the semester of employment.  

Meet regularly with the coordinator and other FYR Assistant to plan crew meetings and prepare retreat materials  

Actively participate in both retreat preparation and retreat execution, with particular care given to the support of the crew and first year students 

Help recruit, review applications and select crew members 

Facilitate crew faith sharing at the three crew meetings leading up to the retreat 

Model and lead communal prayer at crew meetings and on retreat 

Model and enforce appropriate behavior by crew and freshmen 

Manage and direct crew and freshmen during the retreats 

Lead games and activities 

During week of retreat: organize crew to prep for retreat by making small groups, name tags, welcome posters, First Year retreat bags, stationery with envelopes etc… 

Maintain an organized set of records of the program 

Open to students who have academic standing as sophomores, juniors or seniors (during the academic year of employment) 

A serious commitment within a Christian or other religious tradition, and within a community of believers. Willing to lead prayer and talk about their faith. 

Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner and in a fast-paced environment 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people 

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Ability to facilitate peer-to-peer faith sharing in small groups 

Be available for and present on both weekend retreats during the semester of employment.  

Meet regularly with the coordinator and other sophomore retreat assistant to plan crew meetings and prepare retreat materials  

Actively participate in both retreat preparation and retreat execution, with particular care given to the support of the crew and first year students 

Help recruit, review applications and select crew members 

Facilitate crew faith sharing at the three crew meetings leading up to the retreat 

Model and lead communal prayer at crew meetings and on retreat 

Model and enforce appropriate behavior by crew and sophomores 

Manage and direct crew and sophomores during the retreats 

Lead games and activities 

During week of retreat: organize crew to prep for retreat by making small groups, name tags, welcome posters, etc… 

Maintain an organized set of records of the program 

Open to students who have academic standing as juniors or seniors (during the academic year of employment) 

A serious commitment within a Christian or other religious tradition, and within a community of believers. Willing to lead prayer and talk about their faith and willing to dive into Ignatian Spirituality. 

Demonstrate organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner and in a fast-paced environment 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people 

Ability to maintain confidentiality 

Ability to facilitate peer-to-peer faith sharing in small groups 

Assist in the implementation of the Search Retreat as assigned by the Search Retreat Coordinator through office hours, crew meetings, and presence on the Search retreat. 

Maintain professional and accurate documentation and records including confidential participant information, program manuals, presentations, and reports. 

Advertise and market Search Retreat through appropriate channels. 

Support the Search Crew 

Recruit, select, and train student leader crews (as needed) for Search Retreats. 

Facilitate 3 crew meetings in preparation for each Search Retreat 

Be prepared to fill in for any role on any of the crews in preparation or during the retreat 

Meet with crew members/chiefs as needed leading up the retreat to answer questions and support in their preparation for retreat 

Check in with crews to make sure work is being done in a timely manner 

Unify students to work together on their spiritual and religious development in accord with the Jesuit educational philosophy that pursues the integral educating of the whole person of our students  

Work with crew members, focus on the retreatants, and be capable of following detailed directions and scheduling  

The week before the retreat, be prepared to help with preparation/clean-up of events, as needed.  

The day before retreat, be present at Bozarth set-up night and supervise the set-up of the mansion. 

On retreat: 

Serve as point to movie the retreat along and transition participants through retreat elements. Speak in front of the large group.  

assist the coordinator in risk management protocol  

organize crew to make sure they are prepared for their tasks as part of the retreat 

provided spiritual accompaniment for the crew in their retreat experience 

After retreat, participate in reflection and evaluation of Search program for future retreats including but not limited to the assessment of Search Retreats following departmental standards for program evaluation. 

Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people 

Good discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality 

Job functions are usually performed sitting but may involve some time standing, stooping, kneeling, bending, lifting (up to 20 pounds occasionally), walking, carrying, and reaching while filing and performing other duties. This position includes extensive wrist and hand movements related to computer keyboard, 

Preferred: familiarity with the Search Retreat at Gonzaga University 

Supports and leads Crew training  

Facilitate daily crew prep sessions August 17-20, 2 hours each day  

Facilitate opening or closing prayer opportunities for each day of crew prep  

Work well with crew members, focus on getting them ready to work with retreatants, and be capable of faithfully following detailed directions and scheduling  

Assist program lead with set-up and clean up for crew prep  

Assist program lead with Costco run on August 20th, dropping off materials at Bozarth  

Assist program lead with organization of supplies for check-in, nametags, etc.  

Supports Embark “Send-off” on August 22, 9 am-12pm, 1-2pm  

Staff the check-in table and run logistics on check-in day 

Gather retreatants at designated check-in spot at 1 pm, secure their bags in the office  

Develop icebreakers and other activities for retreatants as they are waiting to load the buses  

Walk retreatants to gather their things from the office and load the buses – check in the crew and retreatants as they board buses  

Supports Embark “Return” on August 26, 10 am – 2 pm  

Welcome retreatants back to campus  

Lead retreatants and crew from buses to store belongings in Mission & Ministry Hemmingson Office  

Lead retreatants and crew to closing Mass  

Eat lunch with retreatants and crew  

Give closing announcements, ensure retreatants and crew retrieve their belongings 

A serious commitment within a Christian religious tradition, and within a community of believers. 

Demonstrated organizational skills, with the ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously in a timely manner in a fast-paced environment 

Strong written and verbal communication skills 

Strong interpersonal skills; ability to relate to and work with diverse groups of people 

Ability to maintain confidentiality