Mission & Culture

Available Positions

Laudato Si’ Sustainability & Social Justice Graduate Assistant

The Graduate Assistant (GA) plays a key role in supporting the programming, communications and student engagement efforts of the Laudato Si’ Office of Sustainability & Social Justice (LSOSSJ). The GA works collaboratively with the Assistant Director, Director and student volunteers to help advance Sacred Heart University’s mission-aligned commitment to environmental sustainability, ecological justice and social equity. This is a hands-on leadership development opportunity for a graduate student interested in sustainability, communications, event planning and mission-driven community engagement.

  • Part-Time (20 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $14,000 stipend

Dates

August 15, 2025 - June 30, 2026

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Communications & Social Media
  • Launch and sustain the Laudato Si’ Office’s social media presence across relevant platforms (e.g., Instagram, LinkedIn, Threads)
  • Collaborate with Marketing & Communications for brand-aligned content
  • Create graphics, draft posts and maintain an active calendar of posts related to LSOSSJ events, initiatives and student spotlights
  • Assist in the creation and distribution of the LSOSSJ newsletter (digital and/or print)
Event Support & Logistics
  • Provide logistical support for events such as Earth Week, Laudato Si’ forums, workshops and campus awareness campaigns
  • Assist with registration, promotion, signage and day-of event coordination
  • Capture photos, collect participant feedback and contribute to event reporting
Student Engagement & Office Support
  • Help organize and lead volunteer/student leader meetings and project groups
  • Act as a liaison between the LSOSSJ and campus clubs, student government and mission-aligned organizations
  • Maintain an organized system for tracking student involvement and event participation
  • Contribute to general office duties such as managing supplies, maintaining records and assisting with meeting prep

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Enrolled in a graduate program at Sacred Heart University
  • Interest or background in sustainability, social justice, nonprofit work, higher education or Catholic social teaching
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
  • Experience with social media platforms and digital content creation (e.g., Canva, Adobe, Microsoft Sway, Forms, PowerPoint, Instagram, FB)
  • Willingness to work in person and occasional evenings or weekends for events

Professional Development & Learning Goals

The Graduate Assistant will:

  • Gain experience in mission-driven program coordination and communications
  • Build skills in sustainability education, digital marketing and leadership in higher education
  • Engage in reflective practice grounded in Laudato Si’ principles and the university’s Catholic identity
  • Develop a portfolio of work in event planning, outreach and community impact reporting

Unusual Working Conditions

Duties may take place outside of regularly scheduled hours and on weekends.

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Kathy Katts at kattsk@sacredheart.edu.

Mission Integration Graduate Assistant

  • Part-Time (20 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $16,800 tuition stipend

Dates

August 4, 2025 - June 12, 2026

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide an atmosphere of hospitality and help build community within Mission & Culture
  • Oversee daily operations of the Mission suite
  • Serve as a liaison to the Campus Ministry team, including regular coordination around the 11 a.m. Sunday Mass
  • Assist with planning and logistics for Mission and Campus Ministry events and programs
  • Represent Campus Ministry at admissions Open Houses, Accepted Students Days and other recruitment events
  • Support Campus Ministry’s social media presence and assist with marketing for events and initiatives
  • Assist with office administrative duties

Unusual Working Conditions

Duties may take place outside of regularly scheduled hours and on weekends (i.e. Sunday's from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.).

Apply

For more information, or to apply, contact Ami Neville at nevillea@sacredheart.edu.

Unavailable Position

Campus Ministry Graduate Assistant

To assist Campus Ministry with the daily functions of the Mission Lounge and with the preparation of student-centered programs. Support Campus Ministry staff and Peer Ministry Team in marketing and set up of all programs and events. Provide hospitality in the lounge.

  • Part-time (20 hours/week)
  • Compensation: $15,000

Dates

August 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily operations of the Mission Lounge (keep organized and stocked with food and supplies)
  • Provide an atmosphere of hospitality and build community in the Mission Lounge
  • Oversee social media and marketing for Campus Ministry events
  • Represent Campus Ministry at Admissions Open Houses and Accepted Students Days
  • Assist with event planning for Campus Ministry
  • Assist with office administrative duties as needed

Knowledge & Skills Needed

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Hospitality to people of all faiths and spiritualities
  • Social media and marketing skills
  • Program development and event planning skills
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Mature sense of responsibility and judgment
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Time management skills

Unusual Working Conditions

Activities may take place outside of regularly scheduled hours and/or on weekends.