Full Time

Community Service Specialist

Community Service Specialist
Inspire students to serve, lead, and live their faith through meaningful community engagement.

Saint Martin de Porres High School is seeking a passionate and mission-driven Community Service Specialist to join our Campus Ministry team. This individual will coordinate, develop, and lead community service opportunities that foster student leadership, deepen faith, and strengthen relationships with community partners.

If you are passionate about Catholic education, social justice, and helping students grow through service, we encourage you to apply.

Position Information

School: Saint Martin de Porres High School
Department: Campus Ministry
Position: Community Service Specialist
Reports To: Director of Campus Ministry
Classification: Exempt
Salary Range: $42,000 – $55,000

Position Summary

The Community Service Specialist is responsible for directing, planning, coordinating, and executing all Campus Ministry-sponsored community service opportunities while cultivating meaningful partnerships with organizations throughout the greater community.

This role helps students live out the Gospel through service, reflection, leadership, and relationship-building while advancing the mission of Saint Martin de Porres High School.

Key Responsibilities

• Community Service Leadership
• Develop and coordinate a variety of ongoing community service opportunities for students.
• Create long-term service experiences that emphasize relationship-building and community engagement, including programs such as MOSAIC Club and Pride in the CLE.
• Facilitate opportunities for students and adult volunteers to reflect on their service experiences and the call to solidarity.
• Track and maintain student service hours using MobileServe.
• Develop student leadership by encouraging ownership and shared responsibility in service planning and execution.
• Coordinate volunteer teams and programming for initiatives such as the monthly food bank and community garden.
• Lead the planning and chaperoning of Service Immersion Trips during Spring Break and summer.

Community Partnerships

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with neighborhood organizations, nonprofits, parishes, and community partners.
• Serve as a liaison between the school and external organizations to expand meaningful service opportunities.

Campus Ministry Support

Assist with a variety of Campus Ministry programs, including:

• Student retreats (including some evenings, weekends, and overnight experiences)
• School-wide liturgies, Masses, and prayer services
• Faith formation events and milestone celebrations
• Extracurricular ministries and service organizations, including:
• Gospel Choir
• Praise Dance
• Student Advocates for Social Justice
• Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice
• Additional ministry initiatives as needed

Administrative Responsibilities

• Maintain student and volunteer records, including:
• Permission forms
• Service hour documentation
• Emergency medical forms
• Coordinate communications regarding Campus Ministry events through newsletters, announcements, and other communication channels.
• Communicate with community partners and service organizations.
• Schedule transportation and reserve facilities for off-campus activities.
• Attend Campus Ministry team meetings and individual meetings with the Director of Campus Ministry.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to become an Ohio Certified Van Driver (training available upon hire).

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Theology, Religious Studies, Education, Social Work, or a related field.
• Five or more years of experience in an academic or nonprofit environment.
• Three or more years of experience working within a faith-based organization.
• Three or more years of experience in community engagement, service learning, or community outreach.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.

We're Looking for Someone Who...

• Demonstrates a strong commitment to Catholic education and faith formation.
• Inspires students to become servant leaders rooted in Gospel values.
• Believes every student is capable of excellence and meaningful leadership.
• Builds authentic relationships with students, families, community leaders, and partner organizations.
• Connects effectively with urban students and families.
• Has experience implementing restorative practices in educational settings.
• Communicates with warmth, professionalism, and cultural awareness.
• Is collaborative, organized, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound judgment.
• Thrives while balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.

Our Mission

• The Community Service Specialist embraces and advances the mission of Saint Martin de Porres High School and the Cristo Rey Network's Ten Standards for Mission Effectiveness while helping students grow through the school's Five Pillars:
  • Work
  • Study
  • Serve
  • Lead
  • Pray

The successful candidate believes in the transformative power of service, relationship-building, and real-world learning experiences that prepare students for college, career, and lifelong discipleship.

Why Join Saint Martin de Porres High School?

• Help students discover the joy and purpose of serving others.
• Work within a vibrant, mission-driven Catholic school community.
• Collaborate with dedicated educators and Campus Ministry leaders.
• Build meaningful partnerships that positively impact both students and the broader Cleveland community.
• Play an integral role in forming young leaders grounded in faith, service, and social justice.

How to Apply

All candidates must apply directly through the Saint Martin de Porres High School employment website.

Apply here:
https://stmdphs.bamboohr.com/careers/36

Application: applicationforparishes7.pdf

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