Ministerial Residency Positions and Graduate Assistantships


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Ministerial Residency Positions

All full time or part time students are eligible to participate in the ministerial residency program. These opportunities allow students to gain ministry experience while taking courses, and a space to learn and grow through the formation program. Ministerial Residency placements can also be field education placements to meet degree requirements, and are paid (hourly wage) positions, which can help relieve the economic challenges for students.

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Positions Offered:

    The Ministerial Resident (MR) in Thriving Congregations Initiative provides an opportunity for students to learn while ministering to and with the people and parishes in the Diocese of Saint Cloud through the diocesan offices. 

    Applications accepted until position is filled.
    Two positions available; positions are currently 
    open

    This Ministerial Resident works in collaboration with the Director of Campus Ministry in the planning and preparation of retreat experiences for CSB/SJU students with a focus on involving men.

    Applications accepted until position is filled.
    One position available; position is currently 
    open

    This  is a member of the SJU Campus Ministry team who collaborates closely with both the Campus Ministry and Collegeville Institute staffs to develop opportunities for small faith-sharing communities on campus.

    Applications accepted until position is filled.
    One position available; position is currently open.

    This Campus Ministry team member is  primary responsibility for social justice education and service and immersion opportunities.

    Applications accepted until position is filled.
    One position available; position is currently open.

    This Campus Ministry team member is primarily responsible for the coordination of all liturgical music aspects of Campus Ministry events as well as sacramental preparation for students who are interested in the Sacraments of Initiation.

    Applications accepted until position is open.
    One position available; position is currently open.

    The Faith Formation Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the entire faith formation program for children, from first grade through high school, including sacramental preparation.

    Applications accepted until positions are filled.
    One position available; position is currently  open.

    The Youth and Family Program Administrator will advance the mission at Atonement Lutheran Church by supporting the ministries of the Children and Youth committees.

    Applications accepted until positions are filled.
    One position available; position is currently  open.

    The Children's Ministry Coordinator helps plan, staff, and evaluate ministries for children, youth, and families ministries and collaborates with volunteers who assist in these ministries.

    Applications accepted until positions are filled.
    One position available; position is currently  open.

    The Minister of Music, part of Resurrection Lutheran's staff, directs the adult choir and children's choir, helps plan worship, and assists in coordinating special music programs.

    Applications accepted until position is filled.
    One position available; position is currently  filled.

      Celebration Lutheran Church in Sartell is seeking a Ministerial Resident to assist the Director of Worship and Music. There are three choirs, which can also be split into three positions.

      Applications accepted until positions are filled.
      One position available; position is currently open.

      Graduate Assistantships

      Saint John's School of Theology and Seminary offers several graduate assistantships to full time, degree-seeking students. Graduate Assistantships include a tuition scholarship, a work award, and sometimes a living stipend. A more detailed description of each position can be found in the right side bar of most pages.

      Positions Offered:

        The graduate assistant for the ECFFM program will help coordinate ECFFM programs for faculty, staff and students, assist in the research and design of a toolbox for pastoral ministers in the areas of management and stewardship and help to support other ECFFM programs, such as the Ministerial Residency Program.

        Applications accepted until position is filled.
        One position available; position is currently filled.

        The School of Theology and Seminary Liturgy Coordinator coordinates the liturgies and prayer services of the School of Theology and Seminary, maintains of the Mary, Mother of God Chapel at Emmaus Hall, and serves as Sacristan.

        Applications accepted until position is filled.
        One position available; position is currently filled.

        The Graduate Assistant will assist the editor of the “Pray Tell” in all aspects of maintaining the blog site.

        Applications accepted until position is filled.
        One position available; position is currently  flilled.

        The Digital Communication Graduate Assistant, reporting to the Marketing Director, will assist with the creation and maintenance of digital marketing content for Liturgical Press and Give Us This Day.

        Applications accepted until position is filled.
        One position available; position is currently  open.