CA House at UC Davis (aka The Cal Aggie Christian Association) is seeking a full-time Interfaith Campus Minister to join our vibrant, diverse, inclusive, progressive staff as we minister to college students from a wide variety of religious, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual identities, cultures and countries. In addition to serving as a progressive Christian ministry at UCD sponsored by the PCUSA, UMC, and UCC denominations, CA House has hosted an intentional Multifaith Living Community (MLC) of approximately 40 students since 2008. Thus, our programming focuses on both Christian and Multifaith formation, social and environmental justice, and building community while striving to meet the spiritual and basic needs of our students.
CA House Mission Statement
Rooted in a tradition of ecumenical, progressive campus ministry since 1916, the Cal Aggie Christian Association at UC Davis (CA House) serves the Christian student community through faith-based programs grounded in four basic values: community, faith, social justice, and sustainable living. In addition, situated in an increasingly diverse multifaith environment, CA House embraces and serves students of all faiths and strives to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding. CA House offers a caring, inclusive community where all students can feel free to engage in open discussion and exploration of questions of faith (their own and others’), vocation, and personal identity and growth. CA House is committed to putting faith into action and actively seeks opportunities to promote peace and social justice.
Position Summary
The Interfaith Campus Minister (CM) is responsible for creating and maintaining the supportive community essential to achieving the organization’s mission. The CM is required to build working relationships with the professional and student staff at CA House, as well as with multiple constituencies including UC Davis departments, sponsoring denominations, and leaders of faith-based organizations and congregations.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Interfaith Campus Minister has responsibility for programs, pastoral care, community relations, and, along with the staff and Board of Directors, execution of the organization’s mission.