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The Mission and Ministry Center vision focuses on providing spaces and places where all can explore their faith and questions of human existence, as well as deepen their understanding of & relationship with God; and forming students as leaders in a complex world in great need of visible and radical witnesses of love and solidarity.

Our application deadline to be a MMC Student Leader for 2022-2023 has passed. Please contact Carrie Davis (cak6) with questions about other ways to be involved in the MMC. Thanks!

Paid MMC Student Leadership Positions 2022-2023

Paid Student Leadership Positions:

Liturgy & Prayer

Description: The Lasallian Peer Ministers (LPMs) for Liturgy & Prayer provide liturgical celebrations that support and enhance the spiritual life of the College community. They have an integral role in the coordination and planning, inclusive of liturgical environment and supporting liturgical ministers (readers, servers, etc.). These LPMs help to animate the rich tradition and diverse expressions of Catholic liturgical life, all the while fostering prayerful opportunities for those of different faiths to feel welcome and belong. The Liturgy & Prayer LPMs collaborate with other LPMs as needed to accomplish their own projects and those that bridge different MMC Programs.
Positions: 2
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the students in this position should be available on Sundays for the weekly community liturgy.
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, Liturgy & Prayer LPMs work approximately 3-4 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

RCIA & Faith Formation

Description: The RCIA & Faith Formation Lasallian Peer Ministers (LPMs) are intentional in building relationships, enhancing formative moments to build the spiritual life of the Saint Mary’s College community. Rooted in the Catholic faith, these LPMs help to animate the vibrant expression of a lived experience of Catholicism. This also means that the LPMs must be keenly aware of the necessity to humbly honor and appropriately respond to the diversity of how faith, especially a questioning faith, is lived out on campus. The LPMs also assist with the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) program throughout the year. RCIA is a faith-based community that supports, nourishes, and deepens the spiritual lives of candidates who are seeking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and First Communion). These LPMs will assist to plan, prepare, and implement (but not limited to) the following: weekly RCIA gatherings that inspire discipleship, accompaniment, and peer evangelization; an RCIA retreat; regular programs to help nourish communities of faith, theological reflection, a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, and enliven the spirit of missionary discipleship. The RCIA & Faith Formation LPMs collaborate with other LPMs as needed to accomplish their own projects and those that bridge different MMC Programs.
Positions: 1-2
Requirements: See list of general student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the student in this position should be Catholic in order to accompany well other students seeking a deeper understanding of the Catholic faith, and will work closely with the LPM/s for Retreats. LPMs in this position must be able to humbly honor and appropriately respond to the diversity of how faith or non-faith is lived out on campus.
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the RCIA and Faith Formation LPMs work about 5-6 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Retreats

Description: The Lasallian Peer Ministers (LPMs) for Retreats assist in the planning, organization, and implementation of at least two retreat experiences during the year—The New Student Retreat (Fall Term) and another retreat for any SMC students in the spring semester. Both retreats provide opportunities for students to deepen their faith, engage in a search for the sacred, and strengthen community and relationships. The Retreat LPMs collaborate with other LPMs as needed to accomplish their own projects and those that bridge different MMC Programs.
Positions: 1-2
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the students in this position should have experience with retreats (in high school or college) either as a participant or a leader, and will work closely with the RCIA & Faith Formation LPM/s.
Work Hours & Compensation: The LPMs for retreats work irregular hours, with more hours required in the planning stages and implementation of the retreats (one in fall, and one in spring). This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

GaelPantry & Solidarity Suppers

Description: The Lasallian Peer Ministers (LPMs) for GaelPantry will market, recruit, and support all things related to the GaelPantry: Insure its staffing during GP open hours with trained student volunteers; Promote GP across campus with pop-ups and campus collaborations; Insure donations and the development of food items; Create marketing content to promote the GP-- to all students at SMC, but especially to to graduate, and commuter students, working toward the goal of 100 student visits a week (average); Develop a “core training” to raise awareness of food insecurity on college campuses. In addition, GaelPantry LPMs will co-host three Solidarity Suppers (free meals for students) each semester.
Positions: 2
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the students in this position should have an interest in issues of food justice, and should have a basic understanding of what the GaelPantry does and how it works. (www.stmarys-ca.edu/MMC-GP)
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the GaelPantry LPMs work approximately 7-8 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Interfaith and Religious Diversity

Description: The Student Coordinators for Interfaith and Religious Diversity work to plan, prepare, and implement offerings that build awareness, engagement and community. They offer safe spaces for thoughtful and informed learning and conversation, and inspire students towards action to respond to social justice issues that are central concerns to many faith and non-faith communities. A primary focus for these student coordinators will be to cultivate connections and collaborations with those with a commitment to interfaith engagement for justice: clubs, organizations, departments, Bay Area faith communities and non-profits. These relationships will inform and support the creation of a Faith Coalition for Justice at SMC. Students who are deeply invested in increasing interfaith literacy and awareness across campus, and build a community of students across faith traditions and diverse worldviews, in order to respond to some of our most pressing needs, should apply. Training opportunities with one of the MMC's key partners, the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC), is one of the major benefits to this role.
Positions: 1, perhaps 2
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, students in this position need to be willing and available to attend trainings offered by the Interfaith Youth Core (IFYC) and meetings/events hosted by interfaith coalitions in the Bay Area. Applicants must be willing to grow in their understanding of the value of Interfaith partnerships through the deepening of their understanding of their own faith (tradition/orientation), spirituality, values and unique world views. Applicants must be willing and able to develop significant relationships across campus and within our surrounding community (outside walls of SMC) that inform the offerings for our student community.
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the student coordinators for Interfaith and Religious Diversity work approximately 5-8 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will usually be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll (unless student has prior experience in this area); Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Fair Trade

Description: The Lasallian Peer Minister (LPM) for Fair Trade plans and implements monthly "Fair Trade Fridays" which are opportunities for building community, hospitality, and education around issues related to Fair Trade.
Positions: 1
Requirements: See list of general student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the students in this position should be available to set up for FTFs on Thursday afternoon/evening, and and before, during and after FTFs on Fridays once a month from 9am-12pm. Students should have an interest in Fair Trade in general and Fair Trade Fridays in particular, which are described in more detail HERE.
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the Fair Trade LPM works approximately 5 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Lasallian Animator

Description: The Lasallian Animators provide mentorship and support to MMC student leaders, both individually and as a team. They develop relationships with the team of LPMs, as well as partnerships with other student leaders across campus. In collaboration with the staff supervisor, they assist with student leadership training, community nights, monthly meetings, and Lasallian formation/education, as well as coordinating the MMC's representation at info fairs and other tabling events. The Lasallian Animators also play an active role in planning and implementing events and programs during De La Salle Heritage Days (yearly in April), as well as assist in recruiting student leaders for the following academic year
Positions: 1-2
Requirements: See list of general student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the students in this position should have held at least one previous leadership role in the MMC, and have lived experience of the Lasallian mission. They must be available to help lead the meetings once per month on Wednesdays during Community Time (1-2:30pm), and other required meetings.
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the Lasallian Animators work about 5 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Latinx Celebrations

Description: The Lasallian Peer Ministers (LPMs) for Latinx Celebrations will do outreach, build relationships with, and lead members of our SMC community interested in celebrating Día de los Muertos, Our Lady of Guadalupe week, and other events celebrating the vibrant and diverse faith and heritage of our Latinx community.
Positions: 2
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. Students in this position must be available and able to: collaborate with the students from TRS course on Theology of OLG (or equivalent), recruit students to be on the OLG week planning committee, engage other Latinx clubs and organizations in a substative and respectful way to realize Día de los Muertos and OLG, and facilitate the OLG committee’s weekly meetings (September through December). This position is most demanding during the fall term due to the intense planning of the OLG week-long celebration at the beginning of December. The preference is that these LPM's will be available to continue with Latinx celebrations and awareness events in the spring semester, but students with experience are still encouraged to apply even if they hope to study abroad during Jan Term and/or the spring semester
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the Latinx Celebration LPMs work about 5-8 hours per week. The week before and during OLG the LPM's will work more hours. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Lasallian Service Internship (LSI)

Description: The LSI Lasallian Peer Minister (LPM) supports the LSI instructor and students by assisting with: fall recruitment and information sessions, the interview and placement process process, preparatory meetings in the fall and classes the first week of Jan Term as a teacher’s assistant, weekly LSI dinners & reflection discussions/activities during the final three weeks of Jan Term, and possible follow up post-Jan Term.
Positions: 1
Requirements: See list of general student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the student in this position should have taken the LSI course, or plan to take it at a local site during January 2023. (More Info about the LSI course: www.stmarys-ca.edu/LSI)
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the LSI LPM works approximately 5 hours per week during the Fall semester months of August, September, and October, and during January Term (through the first week of the spring semester). Spring hours are optional (and so a student in this position can study abroad, for example, in spring semester). This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Lasallian Community Leaders

Description: The Lasallian living-learning Community (LC) Leaders are also members of the LC and help foster the development of the community, support its individuals, and organize many of its events, including Community Nights every other week.
Positions: 1-2
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the Lasallian Community leaders must be part of the LC, and so should first apply to be in the community. Read more about the Lasallian Community HERE.
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the Lasallian Community Leaders work approximately 5 hours per week. This position will most likely be paid in the form of an educational stipend (half paid in the fall semester, and half in the spring semester)

Publicity & Social Media

Description: The Lasallian Peer Ministers (LPMs) for Publicity & Social Media assist in promoting the MMC's events, activities and programs through social media, website, flyers, and other means of communication. This includes the creation of materials and assisting other members of the MMC team in the development of their promotional pieces, and updating and maintaining the MMC student contact list and shared photo drive.
Positions: 2
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the students in this position should have experience working with Canva, and be able to creatively and strategically manage the MMC’s social media platforms (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook)
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the Publicity and Social Media LPMs work approximately 5-6 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

Liturgical Music

Description: The Lasallian Peer Minister (LPM) for Liturgical Music is a member of the Liturgy Team, and provides liturgical music that fosters prayerful celebrations within campus liturgies, especially the weekly Student Community Mass on Sundays of the academic year. Along with serving as lead cantor and/or instrumentalist, these LPMs help plan, prepare, and implement (not limited to) the following: 1) Arrangement and selection of music that ensures there is beauty according to the three judgments of Catholic worship: musical, liturgical, and pastoral, and 2) Music rehearsal and peer mentorship of fellow student choir members. The Liturgical Music LPMs collaborate with other LPMs as needed to accomplish their own projects and those that bridge different MMC Programs.
Positions: 1
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, the students in this position should have the musical experience & ability necessary to successfully fulfil the position description and should be available on Sundays for the weekly community liturgy.
Work Hours & Compensation: On average, the Liturgical Music LPMs work about 5 hours per week. This position is paid hourly, and student leaders in their first year of working in the Mission & Ministry Center will be paid at Level 1 according to the Saint Mary’s Student Employee Pay Scale set by Payroll; Returning MMC student leaders can expect to move up one level of pay from the previous year.

IT/Sacristans

Description: Students serving as IT/Sacristans provide technical and liturgical support during special events in the SMC Chapel, inclusive of weddings, memorials, concerts, and other events. IT/Sacristans set up the microphones and sound equipment in the Chapel for these events, assist visiting and campus priests in the Sacristy and Chapel, and may be asked to serve as sacristans for special liturgies (i.e., weddings and memorials).
Positions: 3-4
Requirements: See general MMC student leader requirements in the "General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders" tab. In addition, this position requires confidence in oral communications, especially in highly emotional, high energy situations, and knowledge of the functions of Roman Catholic liturgy. IT/Sacristans will be selected from among the pool of Lasallian Peer Ministers in the roles above (which is why it is not listed as a position in the drop-down menu on GaeLead)
Work Hours & Compensation: IT/Sacristans work on an “as needed” basis, and are paid $25 per hour.

Questions? Contact Carrie Davis: cak6@stmarys-ca.edu

General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders

General Expectations of all Mission & Ministry Center Student Leaders:

In order to best promote and live out the vision of the Mission & Ministry Center, student leaders are expected to:

Be willing to explore issues of faith, spirituality, and religion (may be from any religious or non-religious tradition, unless stated in the specific leadership role above)
Respect diversity of traditions, backgrounds, and opinions...all should feel welcome and as though they belong.
Actively seek out collaborations within the MMC, across campus, and off campus - in order to expand impact and reach of MMC events and programs
Have strong oral and written communication skills
Be flexible and pivot as needed
Have basic familiarity with Google suite
Have a spirit of hospitality
Have a willingness to work hard and receive/give feedback
Be available for meetings and trainings related to their roles throughout the year, such as:
- Monthly all staff & student leader meetings (during Community Time)
- Regular 1-1 meetings with supervisor
- Mid-August before the fall semester begins, and assist with Weekend of Welcome including move-in for first year students (for LPMs)
Be actively present at "all hands on deck" MMC events, such as:
- Major liturgies: Mass of the Holy Spirit, Ash Wednesday, Commencement Mass
- De La Salle Heritage Days (April)
Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

Volunteer Opportunities (Not paid)

We welcome volunteers for all areas of programming and ministry!

Highlighted opportunities:

Community Liturgy on Sundays: Greeters/Ushers, Singers/Musicians, Acolytes (Altar Servers), Lectors, Hospitality Team & Eucharistic Ministers (this ministry is reserved for Confirmed Catholics)
GaelPantry

Contact Carrie Davis to learn more: cak6@stmarys-ca.edu