Overview: A CCM Engagement Intern will reach out to and meet primarily with first-year students that have identified as Catholic, or those interested in Catholic Campus Ministry. Working as a team, Engagement Interns play a key role in building up the Catholic community at Elon. They are expected to hold meaningful conversations with students about their faith, introduce them to other students within CCM, and invite them to become a part of our ministry.

Because of the unique nature of an Engagement Intern position, an individual accepting this role must be prepared to commit time and energy to personal spiritual growth, to learning how to be an active listener and a good conversationalist, and to understanding CCM programming which might meet the students' needs. Establishing and maintaining relationships with the students and building community among them is fundamental to the effective performance of the Intern.

Responsibilities:

• Reach out to first-year students who have self-identified as Catholic

Begin initial outreach over the summer via a personalized note card

Continue outreach as the fall semester begins with personal text or phone call

Invite first-year students to beginning-of-year events

Set up a weekly schedule of one-on-one meetings with first-year students

• Promote and encourage attendance at Mass, CCM small groups, and CCM events
• Hold regular communication via emails, texts, GroupMe, etc
• Create and hold community building events specifically for first-year students
• Enter and maintain accurate data on engagement sessions

Mandatory attendance:

• Two (2) training sessions this spring semester
• On-campus arrival one week before the fall semester begins
• Full-day retreat at the beginning of the next fall and spring semesters
• CCM Open House for first-year parents and students at beginning of fall semester
• Four (4) half- to one-hour engagement meetings per week
• Attendance at one Sunday Mass per week
• Bi-weekly meeting with CCM staff supervisor and Engagement Team
• One community event per month (likely multiple at the beginning of the year)

Qualifications:

• Rising sophomore or junior at Elon University preferred
• Desire to learn and grow
• Positive attitude, enthusiasm, and maturity
• Solid understanding and respect of the Catholic faith
• Ability to manage time and schedule
• Ability to communicate and respond in a timely manner

Additional Details:

• Estimated 5-7 hours a week
• $1,000 semesterly stipend, paid bi-weekly
• Monthly reimbursements (set limit) for engagement coffee/meals
• Reports to the Associate Director of Communications and Engagement
• To apply, please click on the application link below.