Gratia Plena Sisterhood
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference (August 10th-13th)
Council Orientation (Sept 22th-23th)
Winter Training Retreat (January 12th-13th)
Spring Quarter Council Kickoff (TBD)
Wednesday Gratia Plena ministry night
Plan and facilitate Gratia Plena Initiation Overnight (TBD)
Plan and facilitate Gratia Plena Chapter Retreat (TBD)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Other *see specific description
Prefect
Gratia Plena Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Sisterhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the growth and development of the ministry, spiritual & pastoral accompaniment of the Gratia Plena Team, and ongoing support & empowerment of the leadership in their ministerial roles. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Program Development Amare
Program Development Amare is responsible for bringing innovative ideas to the team for planning and facilitation during weekly ministry. This position brainstorms and organizes ministry nights and works with the team to facilitate the night. Program Development Specialist facilitates collaborative dialogue between leaders in order to create fruitful events.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Outreach Amare
Outreach Amare is responsible for the development and facilitation of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Ministry Outreach Specialists and Outreach Coordinator to continue to grow the Newman Center Ministry and connect with students.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Social Media Amare
Social Media Amare is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and REELS for the ministry. This position works in collaboration with the Photography Specialist to curate engaging content to continue to build the ministry.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Hospitality Amare
Hospitality Amare is responsible for Environment, Food and Beverage for Ad Patrem Nights. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Ministry Hospitality Specialists and Environment & Hospitality Coordinator to provide a welcoming and positive atmosphere at the Newman Center.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference (August 10th-13th)
Council Orientation (Sept 22th-23th)
Winter Training Retreat (January 12th-13th)
Spring Quarter Council Kickoff (TBD)
Wednesday Gratia Plena ministry night
Plan and facilitate Gratia Plena Initiation Overnight (TBD)
Plan and facilitate Gratia Plena Chapter Retreat (TBD)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Other *see specific description
Prefect
Gratia Plena Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Sisterhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the growth and development of the ministry, spiritual & pastoral accompaniment of the Gratia Plena Team, and ongoing support & empowerment of the leadership in their ministerial roles. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee the planning and facilitation of Wednesday Gratia Plena ministry night
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Organize, plan, and facilitate weekly team meetings
- Attend weekly Council Meeting & provide updates
- Budget management
- Accompaniment of team in their specific ministerial roles
- Leading by example: outreach to students
Program Development Amare
Program Development Amare is responsible for bringing innovative ideas to the team for planning and facilitation during weekly ministry. This position brainstorms and organizes ministry nights and works with the team to facilitate the night. Program Development Specialist facilitates collaborative dialogue between leaders in order to create fruitful events.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Plan and facilitate Wednesday Gratia Plena ministry
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Brainstorm ministry program ideas and bring them to the team meetings for discussion
- Organize planning guide for ministry nights and update ministry calendar
- Support outreach to students
Outreach Amare
Outreach Amare is responsible for the development and facilitation of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Ministry Outreach Specialists and Outreach Coordinator to continue to grow the Newman Center Ministry and connect with students.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and facilitate Wednesday Gratia Plena ministry
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Actively engage with new students and connect them with others
- Tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Support the Newman Center’s presence and visibility on campus and at St. James Parish
- Supporting outreach through communication with incoming/new students
- Be actively present in community communication (e.g. Discord, Instagram videos, etc.)
- Lead by example: outreach to new students by fostering a welcoming environment & being the first reach out
Social Media Amare
Social Media Amare is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook and Instagram social media including events creation and promotion, daily posts, story management, IG DM outreach, and REELS for the ministry. This position works in collaboration with the Photography Specialist to curate engaging content to continue to build the ministry.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and facilitate Wednesday Gratia Plena ministry
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Support tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography * as needed
- Outreach to Freshmen through social media DM chat
Hospitality Amare
Hospitality Amare is responsible for Environment, Food and Beverage for Ad Patrem Nights. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Ministry Hospitality Specialists and Environment & Hospitality Coordinator to provide a welcoming and positive atmosphere at the Newman Center.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and facilitate Wednesday Gratia Plena ministry and Hospitality
- Coordinate any needs for environment, food, or beverage
- Grocery Shopping
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Budget Management and communication with the Prefect
- Assist with the opening and closing procedures of the Newman Center when necessary
- Collaborate with Environment & Hospitality Coordinator to develop, expand, and maintain the environment and hospitality of the Newman Center
