Mission
The Newman Catholic Center empowers college students to form authentic Christian community, celebrate the diverse expressions of their Catholic faith, and discern their vocation as disciples of Jesus for the Church and the world. We seek to embrace the call of discipleship and journey in faith together through servant leadership.
Student Leaders are essential to this mission. They work as a volunteer team to support the Director and Program Coordinator in serving the students of Chico State and surrounding colleges through service, accompaniment, and personal witness to the love of Christ.
Applications will be released May 5!
Student Leaders are essential to this mission. They work as a volunteer team to support the Director and Program Coordinator in serving the students of Chico State and surrounding colleges through service, accompaniment, and personal witness to the love of Christ.
Applications will be released May 5!
General Expectations and Responsibilities
- Grow in friendship, faith, and servant leadership
- Be an example of welcoming, belonging, and fellowship
- Attend all Council meetings, formation, and training opportunities
- Council Meeting: Sundays (see specific position for meeting time)
- Formation: Once a month Sunday for 2 hours
- Training: Summer August 20-21 Winter January 20-22
- All Newman Leadership Retreat: August 11-15
- Be present and participate at Sunday Student Mass
- Student Mass: Sundays 7:00pm
- Participate in outreach activities eg. on campus tabling, fundraising, general outreach
- Empower students to serve and lead
- Work in conjunction with other student leaders to plan and organize events
- Academics
- Must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing. Exceptions at the discretion of the Director
- Supervision
- As a Council Member, you will report to the Director and Program Coordinator
- Commitment
- The term is one full academic year
- Average 5-10 hours per week (hours may vary according to the time of the year and team responsibilities)
Areas of Responsibility and Focus
Campus Ministers
Direct assistants to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator in all aspects of the mission as needed.
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Campus Minister Meeting, Administration Meeting, and Council Meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Facilitate Monthly Spiritual & Leadership Development
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events
Attendance at Weekly Campus Minister Meeting, Administration Meeting, and Council Meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Facilitate Monthly Spiritual & Leadership Development
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events
- Accompaniment of council in their specific ministerial roles
- Develop and execute retreats and trainings for the council
- Meet regularly with Newman Director and Program Coordinator, to develop and execute strategies in the areas of formation, culture, and community
- Develop talks and testimony
- Develop and maintain ministerial relationships with students and community
Administration
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Administration and Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Facilitate Monthly Spiritual & Leadership Development
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events
Other (See specific description)
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Administration and Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Facilitate Monthly Spiritual & Leadership Development
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events
Other (See specific description)
President
The President is the face of Chico Newman and is an active representative resource in the community both on campus and in St. John the Baptist Parish. The President is the head of administration and responsible for maintaining communication between the Directors and the Council. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The President is the face of Chico Newman and is an active representative resource in the community both on campus and in St. John the Baptist Parish. The President is the head of administration and responsible for maintaining communication between the Directors and the Council. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee Sunday programming and liturgy
- Meet regularly with Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers to develop and execute strategies in the areas of formation, culture, and community
- Accompaniment of Council in their specific ministerial roles
- Develop talks and testimony
- Develop and maintain ministerial relationships with students and community
Vice President
The Vice President is the face of Chico Newman and is an active representative resource in the community both on campus and in St. John the Baptist Parish. The Vice President is the head of The Foundation and responsible for the development and maintenance of the Representatives. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Vice President is the face of Chico Newman and is an active representative resource in the community both on campus and in St. John the Baptist Parish. The Vice President is the head of The Foundation and responsible for the development and maintenance of the Representatives. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee special event programming involving the Foundation eg. tabling, fundraising, donor relations
- Develop strategies targeting optimum outreach opportunities and execute Foundation involvement eg. Choose Chico, Donor Database, Student Registration, etc.
- Support the President’s initiatives
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the direct oversight of the Executive Ministries. The Marketing Coordinator is at the head of The Executive Ministries and responsible for the development and maintenance of its members. The Marketing Coordinator is directly responsible for communicating the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Newman Center through media. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the direct oversight of the Executive Ministries. The Marketing Coordinator is at the head of The Executive Ministries and responsible for the development and maintenance of its members. The Marketing Coordinator is directly responsible for communicating the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Newman Center through media. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee execution of Wednesday Programming
- Guide and accompany planning and execution of weekly marketing strategies with the Executive Ministries team
- Flyers, Instagram, Facebook, larger media campaigns
- Flyers, Instagram, Facebook, larger media campaigns
- Directly oversee special event marketing involving The Newman Center as a whole eg. retreats, weekly schedule, monthly calendar, etc.
- Develop strategies targeting optimum marketing opportunities for The Newman Center eg. lawn signs, fliers on campus, social media campaigns, etc.
Secretary
Secretary is responsible for the organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as the administrative assistant to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Secretary is responsible for the organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as the administrative assistant to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee execution of Wednesday Programming
- Manage organizational projects for the Directors eg. onboarding/offboarding council, council key checkout, tracking fingerprinting, safe haven, etc.
- Work with Directors on development of communications and documents, follow up protocol, and general facility management
- Consult as necessary on organizational strategies for the various ministries of Newman
Treasurer
Treasurer is responsible for financial organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as a financial administrative assistant to the Directors. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Treasurer is responsible for financial organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as a financial administrative assistant to the Directors. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee Tuesday Programming
- Manage financial organization projects for the Directors eg. Petty Cash management, accompany budget management and fundraising for Fellowship Prefects, Mass Collection counting and deposits, Reimbursement forms for Council members
Development Coordinator
Development Coordinator is responsible for the accompaniment of the Fellowship Prefects and Fellowship Developers in the research and processing of programmatic resources for Fellowship Ministries. The Development Coordinator’s primary focus is the success of the Fellowship Program Nights and relevant translation of Catholic Faith resources. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Development Coordinator is responsible for the accompaniment of the Fellowship Prefects and Fellowship Developers in the research and processing of programmatic resources for Fellowship Ministries. The Development Coordinator’s primary focus is the success of the Fellowship Program Nights and relevant translation of Catholic Faith resources. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee Wednesday Programming
- Research and Development of programmatic resources eg. videos, podcasts, articles, scripture etc.
- Accompaniment of Prefects in their specific ministerial roles
- Development of talks and testimony
- Actionable Discipleship through teaching
Newman Night
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Bi-Monthly Wednesday Newman Night Programming
Spring Retreat Outreach
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Other (See specific description)
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Bi-Monthly Wednesday Newman Night Programming
Spring Retreat Outreach
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Other (See specific description)
Newman Night Prefect
Newman Night Prefect is responsible for the Direct oversight of all aspects of the Newman Night. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of their team. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Newman Night Program Developer
Program Development Chair is responsible for bringing innovative ideas to the Newman Night Prefect and the team for planning and execution of bi-monthly programming. Program Development will report to the Newman Night Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Newman Night Prefect is responsible for the Direct oversight of all aspects of the Newman Night. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of their team. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee Wednesday Newman Night Programming
- Attend weekly admin meeting
- Facilitate weekly staff meeting
- Newman Night Budget management
- Accompaniment of team in their specific ministerial roles
- Set-up, Programming, and Clean-up for Newman Night
Newman Night Program Developer
Program Development Chair is responsible for bringing innovative ideas to the Newman Night Prefect and the team for planning and execution of bi-monthly programming. Program Development will report to the Newman Night Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and execute Wednesday Newman Night Programming
- Set-up, Programming, and Clean-up for Newman Night
- Growth Strategies
Newman Night Outreach Specialist
Outreach Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: tabling on campus and St. John the Baptist Parish, supporting Newman Night through communication with incoming students, as well as, conducting outreach through weekly peer to peer ministry. This position reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: tabling on campus and St. John the Baptist Parish, supporting Newman Night through communication with incoming students, as well as, conducting outreach through weekly peer to peer ministry. This position reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and execute Wednesday Newman Night Programming
- Set-up, Programming, and Clean-up for Newman Night
- Facilitate a welcoming community to new students
- Organize tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Reach out to new students and connect them to the community
Freshmen Foundations
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Weekly Freshmen Foundation Meetings
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Plan & Execute Freshman Retreat (October 8-10)
Midnight Madness (TBD)
Other (See specific description)
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Weekly Freshmen Foundation Meetings
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Plan & Execute Freshman Retreat (October 8-10)
Midnight Madness (TBD)
Other (See specific description)
Freshman Foundations Prefect
Freshman Foundations Prefect is responsible for the Direct oversight of all aspects of Freshman Foundations. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of their team. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and IGTV. This position reports to the prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach Specialist
Outreach Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Freshman Foundations Prefect is responsible for the Direct oversight of all aspects of Freshman Foundations. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of their team. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Campus Ministers.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee Tuesday Freshman Foundations Programming
- Attend weekly admin meeting
- Facilitate weekly staff meeting
- Freshman Foundations Budget management
- Accompaniment of team in their specific ministerial roles
- Set-up, Programming, and Clean-up for Freshman Foundations
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and IGTV. This position reports to the prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Weekly Tuesday Freshmen Foundations meetings
- Supporting tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography
- Outreach to Freshmen through social media
Outreach Specialist
Outreach Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Weekly Tuesday Freshmen Foundations meetings
- Organizing tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Supporting Freshmen Foundations outreach through communication with incoming students
- Leading outreach to new members by fostering a welcoming environment
Ad Patrem (Brotherhood)
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Bi-Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem Programming
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Other (See specific description)
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Bi-Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem Programming
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Other (See specific description)
Prefect
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Brotherhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of the Keepers and brothers. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Social Media Keeper
Social Media Keeper is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and IGTV. This position reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach Keeper
Outreach Keeper is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Brotherhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of the Keepers and brothers. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitate the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem meetings
- Budget management
- Accompaniment of Specialists in their specific ministerial roles
- Modeling outreach to students
Social Media Keeper
Social Media Keeper is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and IGTV. This position reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem meetings
- Supporting tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography
- Outreach to college students through social media
Outreach Keeper
Outreach Keeper is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem meetings
- Organizing tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Supporting Freshmen Foundations outreach through communication with incoming students
- Leading outreach to new members by fostering a welcoming environment
Gratia Plena (Sisterhood)
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Bi-Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena Programming
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Other (See specific description)
Attendance at Weekly Council meeting
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Bi-Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena Programming
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Other (See specific description)
Prefect
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Sisterhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministry development and spiritual formation of the Amare and sisters. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Social Media Amare
Social Media Amare is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and IGTV. This position reports to the prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach Amare
Outreach Amare is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Sisterhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministry development and spiritual formation of the Amare and sisters. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitate the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena meetings
- Budget management
- Accompaniment of Specialists in their specific ministerial roles
- Modeling outreach to students
Social Media Amare
Social Media Amare is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and IGTV. This position reports to the prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena meetings
- Supporting tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography
- Outreach to college students through social media
Outreach Amare
Outreach Amare is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena meetings
- Organizing tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Supporting Freshmen Foundations outreach through communication with incoming students
- Leading outreach to new members by fostering a welcoming environment
Executive Ministries
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Summer Training & Retreat (August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Newman Night Promotion and Attendance
Newman Outreach events eg. Tabling, Mass on Campus, etc
Fall & Spring Retreat Outreach (TBD)
Other *see specific description
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attend Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Summer Training & Retreat (August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Newman Night Promotion and Attendance
Newman Outreach events eg. Tabling, Mass on Campus, etc
Fall & Spring Retreat Outreach (TBD)
Other *see specific description
Facebook Specialist
Facebook Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook social media. Facebook Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Instagram Specialist
Instagram Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Instagram social media. Instagram Developer will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Photography & Videography Specialist
Photography & Videography Specialist is responsible for gathering media and processing video & images. Photography and Videography Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Website & Flocknote Specialist
Website & Flocknote Specialist is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Newman Website and Flocknote communication. Website & Flocknote Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Graphic and Print Media Specialist
Graphic and Print Media Specialist is responsible for the creation of images designed for social and physical media in support of the Newman Center and Newman Night programming and events. These designs will be created through Photoshop, Procreate, and Canva. This position works in collaboration with the Social Media Specialists and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Podcast Specialist
Podcast Specialist is responsible for the production of Chico Newman's podcast, Two Thoughts. This position works in collaboration with the Social Media Specialists and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Facebook Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook social media. Facebook Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Events Creation and Management
- Posts
- Story Management
- FB Messenger
- Growth strategies
- Support Newman Programming & Events
Instagram Specialist
Instagram Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Instagram social media. Instagram Developer will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily Posts
- Story Management
- IGTV
- DM Outreach
- Growth Strategies
- Support Newman Programming & Events
Photography & Videography Specialist
Photography & Videography Specialist is responsible for gathering media and processing video & images. Photography and Videography Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Photography at Newman Night and other Newman events and ministries
- Photograph Processing via Photoshop/Lightroom
- Maintaining Google Photo Organization
- Artistic & Stylized Photo Content
- Support Newman Programming & Events
Website & Flocknote Specialist
Website & Flocknote Specialist is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Newman Website and Flocknote communication. Website & Flocknote Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly Communication & Interaction: Flocknote
- Database Growth: Flocknote
- Website Updates & Upkeep: Website
- Promotion of Newman Programming & Events
Graphic and Print Media Specialist
Graphic and Print Media Specialist is responsible for the creation of images designed for social and physical media in support of the Newman Center and Newman Night programming and events. These designs will be created through Photoshop, Procreate, and Canva. This position works in collaboration with the Social Media Specialists and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly Sunday Flyer / Bulletin
- Outreach Merchandise
- Social Media Post Designs
- Web Image Design
- Print Media Design
- Newman Night promotional items
Podcast Specialist
Podcast Specialist is responsible for the production of Chico Newman's podcast, Two Thoughts. This position works in collaboration with the Social Media Specialists and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Recruiting Podcast Hosts
- Recruiting Special Guests
- Podcast Topics
- Podcast Editing and posting
The Foundation
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Summer Training & Retreat (August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 23-24)
Fall & Spring Retreat (TBD)
Other *see specific description
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Summer Training & Retreat (August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 23-24)
Fall & Spring Retreat (TBD)
Other *see specific description
Recruitment Representative
Recruitment is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. Recruitment will report to the Vice President, working in conjunction with the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Fundraising Representative
Fundraising is responsible for coordinating and executing fundraising opportunities. Fundraising will report to the Vice President, working in conjunction with the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Ministry Relations Representative
Ministry Relations is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Newman Center Advocates. Ministry Relations will report to the Vice President, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Recruitment is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. Recruitment will report to the Vice President, working in conjunction with the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
- Plan and Execute Weekly tabling events On Campus, at St. John the Baptist Parish, Student Masses
- Maintenance and Growth of Newman Network
- Weekly Intentional Outreach eg. Coffee, Boba, Study etc.
- Budget Management for Outreach costs
- New Student Tours
- Growth Strategies
Fundraising Representative
Fundraising is responsible for coordinating and executing fundraising opportunities. Fundraising will report to the Vice President, working in conjunction with the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
- 2 general fundraisers per semester.
- Fall Retreat & Spring Retreat Fundraising Opportunities
- Schedule and follow up on Parish Second Collection
- Parking Permit Management
- Growth Strategies
Ministry Relations Representative
Ministry Relations is responsible for establishing and maintaining relationships with Newman Center Advocates. Ministry Relations will report to the Vice President, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
- Appreciation Gifts & Letters for: Speakers, Priests, Donors, Businesses
- Monthly Ministry Updates for Donors
- Seasonal Appreciation Packages for Donors
- Growth Strategies
Liturgical Ministries
Required Commitment:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Summer Training & Retreat (August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 23-24)
Plan and Execute Sunday Student Mass
Plan and Execute Special Student Liturgies (Ash Wednesday, On Campus Mass, etc)
Plan and Execute S.T.R.E.A.M.
Fall & Spring Retreat Liturgical Assistance (TBD)
Other *see specific description
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Summer Training & Retreat (August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 20-21)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 23-24)
Plan and Execute Sunday Student Mass
Plan and Execute Special Student Liturgies (Ash Wednesday, On Campus Mass, etc)
Plan and Execute S.T.R.E.A.M.
Fall & Spring Retreat Liturgical Assistance (TBD)
Other *see specific description
Sacristan
Sacristan is responsible for Coordinating and Facilitating all Newman liturgical services on Sunday. Sacristan will report to Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Vice President.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Hospitality Specialist
Hospitality Specialist is responsible for providing a welcoming community environment directly following Sunday Student Mass. Hospitality Specialist reports to the Sacristan working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Music Coordinator
Music Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing music for Student Liturgies, Prayer Experiences, Retreats, and STREAM. The Music Coordinator recruits and builds up the music ministry for the Newman Center and fosters an open, welcoming, and positive environment for musicians.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Sacristan is responsible for Coordinating and Facilitating all Newman liturgical services on Sunday. Sacristan will report to Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Vice President.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Recruiting, Training, and Scheduling liturgical ministers
- Beautification of Sanctuary in accordance to Liturgical Season
- Assisting with Fall and Spring Retreat liturgical services
- Special Event Liturgies eg. Ash Wednesday, Easter, Bacc Mass, STREAM etc.
- Cleanliness and Organization of Sacristy and Chapel
Hospitality Specialist
Hospitality Specialist is responsible for providing a welcoming community environment directly following Sunday Student Mass. Hospitality Specialist reports to the Sacristan working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Set up and Clean up of refreshments for Sunday Student Mass and STREAM
- Budget Management
- Grocery Shopping and Food Prep
- Support Student Liturgies, on campus liturgies, and STREAM
Music Coordinator
Music Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing music for Student Liturgies, Prayer Experiences, Retreats, and STREAM. The Music Coordinator recruits and builds up the music ministry for the Newman Center and fosters an open, welcoming, and positive environment for musicians.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and executing music for Sunday Student Mass, Special Liturgies, STREAM, Retreats, and Prayer Experiences
- Worship planning and practice schedule
- Budget Management and
- Recruitment and training of music ministers
- Scheduling and rotation of music ministers to allow ongoing involvement