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Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator (Peer Ministry Intern)
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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator (Peer Ministry Intern)
Academic Year 2026-2027
UIW Mission University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary The Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator serves as a Peer Ministry Intern (PMI) within University Mission and Ministry (UMM) to articulate the mission of the division by engaging university life through prayer, worship, outreach, faith development, and pastoral care. The Ecumenical/Interfaith Coordinator reports to the Ecumenical Interfaith Chaplain.
Essential Functions
Actively participates in the planning of ecumenical/interfaith programs;
Assists in establishing dialogue with other faith leaders within the UIW
community and surrounding communities;
Assists in the creation of policy, education, and dialogue for the UIW
community;
Serves as liaison between the UIW Interfaith Council and the Interfaith
Student Association;
Works diligently to promote culture and diversity on campus through
programs and activities;
Acts as a resource person for the various cultural, ethnic and faith-based
groups on campus;
Assists with the development and publishing of newsletters and webpage
content for the Interfaith Council;
Helps to maintain a positive, inviting atmosphere and physical environment
for all people;
Meets regularly with the Director of Ecumenical/Interfaith Initiatives
and/or Graduate Assistant for updates, mentoring, and guidance;
Collaborates with other areas within the division, such as Faith
Formation, Music Ministry, Media Ministry, and Liturgy/ Worship;
Attends area and divisional formation sessions as listed on the academic
calendar;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Experience in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook);
Strong leadership skills;
Strong organizational skills;
Formation and active participation in one's faith tradition through prayer
and personal spirituality;
Knowledge and experience of ones own tradition as well as openness to
other faith traditions, prayer experiences, music, and topics relevant to
being a young adult;
Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and
cultures;
Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the
University, the Conference, and the NCAA.
Required Education Current UIW student.
Required Work Experience
Basic work experience in public speaking, leading small and large group
activities-training provided;
Previous participation in ministry as a volunteer, part-time, or full-time
capacity at a church, synagogue, mosque, school, or institution leading
youth group activities such as retreats, prayer services, faith sharing
groups, etc.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in Social Media Platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,
Snapchat, etc.).
Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations None specified.
Work Hours Ten (10) hours per week.
Physical Demands
Ability to lift up to 15lbs for table event set-up.
Ability to reach overhead, bend, and squat to retrieve event materials.
Ability to push/pull event carts holding up to 40 lbs.
Ability to actively engage in events for extended periods of time.
Ability to regularly move about campus and event venues to actively engage
faculty, staff, and potential/current students, as well as attend meetings
on and off campus.
Posting Details
Posting Details
Posting Number STU1590PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Part Time
Job Category Students
Desired Start Date 08/05/2026
Multi-Hire Pool No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Ecumenical Interfaith Chaplain
Salary tba-scholarship
Open Date 06/23/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant None.
EOE UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Student Class Schedule
Optional Documents
Other Document
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you a current UIW student?
Yes, I am a doctoral student
Yes, I am a graduate student
Yes, I am a senior
Yes, I am a junior
Yes, I am a sophomore
Yes, I am a freshman
No, I am not a UIW student
Please describle your experience as a ministry volunteer in a church, synagogue, mosque, school or institution leading youth group activites i.e., retreats, prayer services, faith groups, etc.
(Open Ended Question)
