Mission
The Newman Catholic Center empowers college students to form authentic Christian community, celebrate the diverse expressions of their Catholic faith, and discern their vocation as disciples of Jesus for the Church and the world. We seek to embrace the call of discipleship and journey in faith together through servant leadership.
Student Leaders are essential to this mission. They work as a volunteer team to support the Director and Program Coordinator in serving the students of Sacramento State and surrounding colleges through service, accompaniment, and personal witness to the love of Christ.
Student Leaders are essential to this mission. They work as a volunteer team to support the Director and Program Coordinator in serving the students of Sacramento State and surrounding colleges through service, accompaniment, and personal witness to the love of Christ.
General Expectations and Responsibilities
- Grow in friendship, faith, and servant leadership
- Be an example of welcoming, belonging, and fellowship
- Attend all Council meetings, formation, and training opportunities
- Council Meeting: Sundays 5pm-6pm
- Formation & Fellowship: Bi-Monthly Sunday 3pm-6pm
- Training: Summer August 26th-27th Winter January 20th-22nd
- Student Leadership Conference: August 11th-15th
- Be present and participate at Sunday Student Mass
- Student Mass: Sundays 7:00pm
- Participate in outreach activities eg. on campus tabling, fundraising, general outreach
- Empower students to serve and lead
- Work in conjunction with other student leaders to plan and organize events
- Academics
- Must be a currently enrolled student in good academic standing. Exceptions at the discretion of the Director
- Supervision
- As a Council Member, you will report to the Director and Program Coordinator
- Commitment
- The term is one full academic year
- Average 5-10 hours per week (hours may vary according to the time of the year and team responsibilities)
Areas of Responsibility and Focus
Fellowship Ministries
Provide opportunities for others to grow in faith and fellowship through prayer, intellectual formation, and retreats
Freshmen FoundationsREQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass Tuesday Freshmen Foundations Programming (7pm) Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15) Summer Orientation (August 26-27) Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22) Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling) Plan and Execute Freshmen Retreat (October 8-10) Other *see specific description |
Prefect
Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Freshmen Foundations . The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of the Specialists. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Freshmen Foundations . The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of the Specialists. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitate the planning and execution of Weekly Tuesday Freshmen Foundations meetings
- Budget management
- Accompaniment of Specialists in their specific ministerial roles
- Modeling outreach to students
Outreach & Recruitment Specialist
Outreach & Recruitment Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach & Recruitment Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach & Recruitment Specialist is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach & Recruitment Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Weekly Tuesday Freshmen Foundations meetings
- Organizing tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Supporting Freshmen Foundations outreach through communication with incoming students
- Leading outreach to new members by fostering a welcoming environment
Social Media Specialist
Social Media Specialist 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 IGTV. This position works in collaboration with the Photographer & Print and Graphic Media Developer and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Social Media Specialist 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 IGTV. This position works in collaboration with the Photographer & Print and Graphic Media Developer and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Weekly Tuesday Freshmen Foundations meetings
- Supporting tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography
- Outreach to Freshmen through social media
AD PATREM BROTHERHOODREQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass Bi-monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem Programming Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15) Summer Orientation (August 26-27) Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22) Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling) Plan and Execute Initiation (October 16-17) Plan and Execute Chapter Retreat (April 1-3) Other *see specific description |
Prefect
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Brotherhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of the Keepers and brothers. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Brotherhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministerial development and spiritual formation of the Keepers and brothers. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitate the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem meetings
- Budget management
- Accompaniment of Specialists in their specific ministerial roles
- Modeling outreach to students
Outreach & Recruitment Keeper
Outreach & Recruitment Keeper is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach & Recruitment Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach & Recruitment Keeper is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach & Recruitment Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem meetings
- Organizing tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Supporting Freshmen Foundations outreach through communication with incoming students
- Leading outreach to new members by fostering a welcoming environment
Social Media Keeper
Social Media Keeper 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 IGTV. This position works in collaboration with the Photographer & Print and Graphic Media Developer and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Social Media Keeper 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 IGTV. This position works in collaboration with the Photographer & Print and Graphic Media Developer and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Ad Patrem meetings
- Supporting tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography
- Outreach to college students through social media
GRATIA PLENA SISTERHOODREQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass Bi-monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena Programming Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15) Summer Orientation (August 26-27) Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22) Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling) Plan and Execute Initiation (October 16-17) Plan and Execute Chapter Retreat (April 1-3) Other *see specific description |
Prefect
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Sisterhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministry development and spiritual formation of the Amare and sisters. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Sisterhood. The primary focus of the Prefect is the ministry development and spiritual formation of the Amare and sisters. This position reports to the Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and is supported by the President.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Facilitate the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena meetings
- Budget management
- Accompaniment of Specialists in their specific ministerial roles
- Modeling outreach to students
Outreach & Recruitment Amare
Outreach & Recruitment Amare is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach & Recruitment Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Outreach & Recruitment Amare is responsible for the development and execution of outreach strategies to students in the community and on campus. This position works in collaboration with the Fellowship Outreach & Recruitment Chairs, and reports to the Prefect, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena meetings
- Organizing tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Supporting Freshmen Foundations outreach through communication with incoming students
- Leading outreach to new members by fostering a welcoming environment
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 IGTV. This position works in collaboration with the Photographer & Print and Graphic Media Developer and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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 IGTV. This position works in collaboration with the Photographer & Print and Graphic Media Developer and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Specific Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Support the planning and execution of Bi- Monthly Wednesday Gratia Plena meetings
- Supporting tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography
- Outreach to college students through social media
NEWMAN NIGHTREQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass Bi-Monthly Wednesday Newman Night Programming Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15) Summer Orientation (August 26-27) Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22) Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling) Other *see specific description |
Newman Night Prefect
Newman Night Prefect is responsible for the Direct oversight of all aspects of Newman Night. The primary focus of the Prefect is the growth and development of the ministry and spiritual formation of their team. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Newman Night Prefect is responsible for the Direct oversight of all aspects of Newman Night. The primary focus of the Prefect is the growth and development of the ministry and spiritual formation of their team. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee the planning and execution of Wednesday Newman Night Programming
- Attend weekly Council Meeting
- Newman Night Budget management
- Accompaniment of team in their specific ministerial roles
- Set-up, Programming, and Clean-up for Newman Night
- Leading outreach to students
Newman Night Hospitality Specialist
Newman Night Hospitality Specialist is responsible for Environment, Food and Beverage for Newman Nights. The Hospitality Specialist is supported by the Newman Night Prefect.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Newman Night Hospitality Specialist is responsible for Environment, Food and Beverage for Newman Nights. The Hospitality Specialist is supported by the Newman Night Prefect.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Plan and execute Wednesday Newman Night Programming and Hospitality
- Coordinate any needs for environment, food, or beverage
- Budget Management and communication with the Prefect
- Grocery Shopping
- Set-up, Programming, and Clean-up for Newman Night
- Growth Strategies
Office of Worship
Provide opportunities for others to grow in faith through worship and the Sacraments
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 26-27)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Plan and Execute Sunday Student Mass
Plan and Execute Special Student Liturgies (Ash Wednesday, On Campus Mass, etc)
Plan and Execute S.T.R.E.A.M.
Other *see specific description
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 26-27)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Plan and Execute Sunday Student Mass
Plan and Execute Special Student Liturgies (Ash Wednesday, On Campus Mass, etc)
Plan and Execute S.T.R.E.A.M.
Other *see specific description
Sacristan
Sacristan is responsible for Coordinating and Facilitating all Newman liturgical services on Sunday. Sacristan will report to Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Vice President.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Sacristan is responsible for Coordinating and Facilitating all Newman liturgical services on Sunday. Sacristan will report to Newman Director, Program Coordinator, and Vice President.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Recruiting, Training, and Scheduling liturgical ministers
- Beautification of Sanctuary in accordance to Liturgical Season
- Assisting with Fall and Spring Retreat liturgical services
- Special Event Liturgies eg. Ash Wednesday, Easter, Bacc Mass, STREAM etc.
- Cleanliness and Organization of Sacristy and Chapel
Hospitality Specialist
Hospitality Specialist is responsible for providing a welcoming community environment directly following Sunday Student Mass. Hospitality Specialist reports to the Sacristan working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Hospitality Specialist is responsible for providing a welcoming community environment directly following Sunday Student Mass. Hospitality Specialist reports to the Sacristan working in conjunction with Newman Director, Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Set up and Clean up of refreshments for Sunday Student Mass and STREAM
- Budget Management
- Grocery Shopping and Food Prep
- Support Student Liturgies, on campus liturgies, and STREAM
Music Coordinator
Music Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing music for Student Liturgies, Prayer Experiences, Retreats, and STREAM. The Music Coordinator recruits and builds up the music ministry for the Newman Center and fosters an open, welcoming, and positive environment for musicians.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Music Coordinator is responsible for planning and organizing music for Student Liturgies, Prayer Experiences, Retreats, and STREAM. The Music Coordinator recruits and builds up the music ministry for the Newman Center and fosters an open, welcoming, and positive environment for musicians.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Planning and executing music for Sunday Student Mass, Special Liturgies, STREAM, Retreats, and Prayer Experiences
- Worship planning and practice schedule
- Music composition and direction *as needed
- Budget Management and
- Recruitment and training of music ministers
- Scheduling and rotation of music ministers to allow ongoing involvement
Executive Ministries
Provide opportunities for fellowship, foster a welcoming culture of belonging and communicate the mission of the Newman Catholic Center
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 26-27)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Other *see specific description
Attendance at Weekly Council Meetings
Attendance at Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference ( August 11-15)
Summer Orientation (August 26-27)
Winter Training & Retreat (January 20-22)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Other *see specific description
Marketing Coordinator
Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the direct oversight of all media for the Newman Catholic Center. The Marketing Coordinator is a resource for the Fellowship Ministries and is focused on the growth and development of media for the Newman Center. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Marketing Coordinator is responsible for the direct oversight of all media for the Newman Catholic Center. The Marketing Coordinator is a resource for the Fellowship Ministries and is focused on the growth and development of media for the Newman Center. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supports the planning and execution of Wednesday Programming
- Guide and accompany planning and development of media for Fellowship Ministries and the main Newman Center social media platforms.
- Flyers, Instagram, Facebook, larger media campaigns
- Directly oversee special event marketing involving The Newman Center as a whole eg. retreats, weekly schedule, monthly calendar, etc.
- Develop strategies targeting optimum marketing opportunities for The Newman Center eg. lawn signs, fliers on campus, social media campaigns, etc.
Secretary
Secretary is responsible for the organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as the administrative assistant to the Staff & Council. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Secretary is responsible for the organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as the administrative assistant to the Staff & Council. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Directly oversee execution of Sunday Council Meeting & Newman Clubs
- Manage organizational projects for the Director and Program Coordinator eg. onboarding/offboarding council members, council key checkout, tracking fingerprinting, safe haven, etc.
- Keep and Maintain Council meeting minutes
- Prepare Meeting Agendas and Manage Calendars
- Ministry Relational Support e.g. Thank you Cards, Appreciation Cards, Gifts
- Consult as necessary on organizational strategies for the various Fellowship Ministries of Newman
- Supports at least One Fellowship Ministry in the growth and development of the ministry on a weekly basis
Treasurer
Treasurer is responsible for financial organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as a financial administrative assistant to the Newman Staff. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Treasurer is responsible for financial organization and management systems necessary to support the various ministries of the Newman Center. Specifically, acting as a financial administrative assistant to the Newman Staff. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Engages actively as the Liaison to CSU Sacramento
- Manages Council Budget, Student Reimbursements, and Petty Cash
- Oversees fundraising and organizes fundraising opportunities
- Supports at least One Fellowship Ministry in the growth and development of the ministry on a weekly basis
Facebook Specialist
Facebook Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook social media. Facebook Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Instagram Specialist
Instagram Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Instagram social media. Instagram Developer will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Photography & Videography Specialist
Photography & Videography Specialist is responsible for gathering media and processing video & images. Photography and Videography Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Website & Flocknote Specialist
Website & Flocknote Specialist is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Newman Website and Flocknote communication. Website & Flocknote Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Graphic and Print Media Specialist
Graphic and Print Media Specialist is responsible for the creation of images designed for social and physical media in support of the Newman Center and Newman Night programming and events. These designs will be created through Photoshop, Procreate, and Canva. This position works in collaboration with the Social Media Specialists and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Facebook Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Facebook social media. Facebook Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Events Creation and Management
- Posts
- Story Management
- FB Messenger
- Growth strategies
- Support Newman Programming & Events
Instagram Specialist
Instagram Specialist is responsible for managing all aspects of Instagram social media. Instagram Developer will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Daily Posts
- Story Management
- IGTV
- DM Outreach
- Growth Strategies
- Support Newman Programming & Events
Photography & Videography Specialist
Photography & Videography Specialist is responsible for gathering media and processing video & images. Photography and Videography Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Photography at Newman Night and other Newman events and ministries
- Photograph Processing via Photoshop/Lightroom
- Maintaining Google Photo Organization
- Artistic & Stylized Photo Content
- Support Newman Programming & Events
Website & Flocknote Specialist
Website & Flocknote Specialist is responsible for the management and maintenance of the Newman Website and Flocknote communication. Website & Flocknote Specialist will report to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly Communication & Interaction: Flocknote
- Database Growth: Flocknote
- Website Updates & Upkeep: Website
- Promotion of Newman Programming & Events
Graphic and Print Media Specialist
Graphic and Print Media Specialist is responsible for the creation of images designed for social and physical media in support of the Newman Center and Newman Night programming and events. These designs will be created through Photoshop, Procreate, and Canva. This position works in collaboration with the Social Media Specialists and reports to the Marketing Coordinator, working in conjunction with Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Weekly Sunday Flyer / Bulletin
- Outreach Merchandise
- Social Media Post Designs
- Web Image Design
- Print Media Design
- Newman Night promotional items