Thank you for prayerfully considering a position on CCM's leadership team for the upcoming Spring 2026 through Fall 2026 term! Please read below to learn more about what being a CCM leader entails, and when you are ready to apply, just click the button at the bottom of the page!

(Catholic Life does offer positions for Music Interns and Engagement Interns as well, but those won't open until the spring semester.)

What is a CCM servant leader?
"The servant-leader is servant first. It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve. Then conscious choice brings one to aspire to lead." Based upon the gospel passage in Mark 10:42-45, Jesus tells us that "whoever must want to become great among you, must be your servant." The life of St. Francis of Assisi resembled this type of servant leadership as he says "for it is in giving that we receive."

CCM Servant Leaders form the core in serving Elon Catholic Campus Ministry. They help fulfill the mission of CCM by encountering fellow college students, building friendships, and inviting them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. The team of Servant Leaders will work closely together and share many mutual responsibilities; by its own definition, no Servant Leader is greater than another.

Who can apply?
Any currently enrolled Elon University student, freshman to junior, who practices their Catholic faith. Applicants should be willing and able to commit at least 5-7 hours a week to this leadership position. The ability to serve on the team from February 2026-December 2026 is necessary, but anyone who is planning to study abroad during these times may still be considered.

Qualities we are looking for in a Servant Leader:
Faithful Catholic (Sunday Mass, sacraments, prayer), team player, willingness to grow spiritually, openness to building relationships, model of Christian virtue, good communicator, responsible, creative, takes initiative, positive attitude.

Together, Servant Leaders form the CORE Team. CORE stands for Catholic Outreach and Recruitment through Evangelization. CORE Team members are focused on building up the CCM community, first through encounters - programs and events to gather fellow students, and then through evangelization - spreading the good news to whom we've met. It is important to understand the value of building authentic friendships with other students in the ministry as the key to the growth of CCM. CORE Team members are visible at Sunday Mass on campus to give announcements and encourage student participation. They learn many leadership skills including how to lead others in prayer.

Mandatory Attendance Requirements:
Attendance of all CORE team members at the following is mandatory (conflicts must be reported beforehand):

• Sunday Mass with CCM every week - the Eucharist is where our evangelization begins and ends!
• Weekly leadership meeting for prayer, business, and fellowship (1-1.5 hours)
• Weekly or biweekly discipleship meeting with CCM staff member
• CCM Retreats:
  • SL Spring Training - Saturday, February 1, 2026
  • CCM Spring Retreat - TBD (April 2026)
  • SL Fall Training - Monday, August 25, 2026
  • CCM Fall Beach Retreat - TBD (September 2026)
• Elon Org Fair - Thursday, August 28, 2026
• Year-Opening BBQ - Tuesday, September 2, 2026
• Once-a-month Sunday Suppers and other additional events planned and executed by CORE Team

CORE Team members have the capacity to serve on a particular sub-team revolving around the theological virtues of faith, hope, and charity. (Retreats are planned by the entire team).

• Hope: Coordinate social and community building events and make everyone feel welcome
• Faith: Coordinate spiritual events such as worship opportunities, theology-based programs, and interfaith events
• Charity: Coordinate service projects and events dealing with social justice issues

Supplemental positions under CORE:

All Servant Leaders, first and foremost, understand that they are part of a team - working toward goals that benefit the entire community. If you are interested in any of the following positions, you may indicate so on the application, but please be open to the Spirit if you are asked to serve in a different capacity than your first preference.

• CCM President:
  Official representative of the CCM organization to SGA; leads and guides the CORE team in planning, evangelizing, and serving the entire campus
• CCM Vice President:
  Works alongside the President in leading the CORE team and fills in when President is incapacitated; ensures organizational processes such as Phoenix Connect events and rosters, GroupMe enrollment, etc.
• CCM Treasurer:
  Serves as official treasurer for CCM to SGA; submits budgets and reimbursement requests for all CCM events
• Sub-Team Head:
  Serves as a head of one of the sub-teams of Faith, Hope, or Charity; helps coordinate team events and streamlines communications