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Job Title: Nourishing Vocation Fellow
Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)
Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College, 1520 St. Olaf Ave, Northfield, MN 55057
Department Name: Lutheran Center for Faith, Values, and Community
Unit Number: 45158-15880
Length of Position: See Employment Authorization
Contact Person/Supervisor: Program Coordinator for Congregational Thriving, Lutheran Center for Faith, Values, and Community
Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour
Description of the Position
To engage with the Nourishing Vocation Projects within the Lutheran Center for Faith, Values, and Community by supporting the work of the Nourishing Vocation Project (NVP) and Nourishing Vocation with Children (NVC) and developing points of intersection between the NVP, NVC, and the campus community.
Transferable Skills
● Religious literacy
● Independent work competency
● Vocational Discernment practices
● Resource development
● Oral and written communication, including meeting facilitation
● Planning, promoting, and implementing events
● Collaboration and networking with students, faculty, staff, and partner congregations
● Time management skills
● Computer and technical skills relevant to the above work
Duties and Responsibilities
● With supervision, envision, develop, and execute a passion project in the student’s areas interest
● Participate in regular NVP Fellows team-building meetings
● Attend one-on-one meetings with NVP staff member, as assigned
● Create project resources and develop and facilitate programs
● Regularly contribute to the NVP blog
● Develop intersection points within the campus community
● Liaise with Christian congregational Learning Communities
● Provide administrative project support
● Other duties as assigned
Nourishing Vocation Project Fellows serve as an integral voice within the Project, elevating young adult perspectives both within the project itself and for and with participating congregations.
Qualifications
Required:
● Current St. Olaf student
● Interest in thriving Christian congregations, vocational discernment, and/or spiritual practices
● Dedication to engaging in and promoting positive change within congregations Demonstrated leadership skills including ability to collaborate, complete work independently, self motivation, and initiative
● Ability to work five hours a week
Preferred:
● Previous experience as either volunteer or employee in a Christian congregation or Christian-based organization, i.e. camp, youth gathering, etc.
This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College, with or without prior notice.
How to Apply:
Thank you for your interest in the Nourishing Vocation Fellow position. Please email nourishing-vocation@stolaf.edu for additional information and the next step of the application process.
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