FRESHMEN FOUNDATIONS
REQUIRED COMMITMENT:
Attend the Weekly Council Meetings
Attend the Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference (August 1st-4th)
Council Orientation (August 23rd - 25th - dates depend on council position)
Winter Training Retreat (January 17th-19th - dates depend on council position)
Attend the Monthly Council Fellowship
Tuesday Freshmen Foundations ministry night
Plan and facilitate Day One Retreat (TBD - OCTOBER)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Other *see specific description
Attend the Weekly Council Meetings
Attend the Weekly Sunday Student Mass
Student Leadership Conference (August 1st-4th)
Council Orientation (August 23rd - 25th - dates depend on council position)
Winter Training Retreat (January 17th-19th - dates depend on council position)
Attend the Monthly Council Fellowship
Tuesday Freshmen Foundations ministry night
Plan and facilitate Day One Retreat (TBD - OCTOBER)
Support Newman Outreach events (Welcome Week & Tabling)
Other *see specific description
FRESHMEN FOUNDATIONS PREFECT
Freshmen Foundations Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Freshmen Foundations. The primary focus of the Prefect is the growth and development of the ministry, spiritual & pastoral accompaniment of the Freshmen Foundations Team, and ongoing support & empowerment of the Freshmen Foundations leadership in their ministerial roles. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Freshmen Foundations Prefect is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Freshmen Foundations. The primary focus of the Prefect is the growth and development of the ministry, spiritual & pastoral accompaniment of the Freshmen Foundations Team, and ongoing support & empowerment of the Freshmen Foundations leadership in their ministerial roles. This position reports to the Newman Director and Program Coordinator.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Attendance at Weekly Administration meeting
- Directly oversee the planning and facilitation of Tuesday Freshmen Foundations 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
FRESHMEN FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
Freshmen Foundations Program Development Specialist 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. The Program Development Specialist facilitates collaborative dialogue between leaders in order to create fruitful events.
Specific Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Freshmen Foundations Program Development Specialist 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. The 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 Tuesday Freshmen Foundations ministry
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Brainstorm ministry program ideas and bring them to the team meetings for discussion
- Attend Freshmen Foundations weekly meeting
- Organize planning guide for ministry nights and update ministry calendar
- Support outreach to students
FRESHMEN FOUNDATIONS OUTREACH SPECIALIST
Freshmen Foundations Outreach Specialist 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:
Freshmen Foundations Outreach Specialist 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 Tuesday Freshmen Foundations ministry
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Actively engage with new students and connect them with others
- Attend Freshmen Foundations weekly meeting
- Tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Support the Newman Center’s presence and visibility on campus and at area Parishes
- Supporting outreach through communication with incoming/new students
- Be actively present in community communication (e.g. WhatsApp, Instagram, etc.)
- Lead by example: outreach to new students by fostering a welcoming environment & being the first reach out
FRESHMEN FOUNDATIONS SOCIAL MEDIA SPECIALIST
Freshmen Foundations 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 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:
Freshmen Foundations 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 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 Tuesday Freshmen Foundations ministry
- Set-up, ministry night facilitation, and Clean-up
- Support tabling on campus and at Parishes
- Attend Freshmen Foundations weekly meeting
- Instagram and Facebook management
- Event promotion and graphic creation
- Photography & videography * as needed
- Outreach to Freshmen through social media DM chat
FRESHMEN FOUNDATIONS ENVIRONMENT & HOSPITALITY SPECIALIST
Freshmen Foundations Environment & Hospitality Specialist is responsible for Environment, Food and Beverage for Freshmen Foundations 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:
Freshmen Foundations Environment & Hospitality Specialist is responsible for Environment, Food and Beverage for Freshmen Foundations 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 Tuesday Freshmen Foundations 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
