Closing Worship
Sunday, May 9
5:00 p.m.

Job Descriptions for Officers and Peer Ministers

Revised April 2010

Cornerstone Campus Ministry Officers

Cornerstone Officers job descriptions are described in the Cornerstone Bylaws submitted as on file with UAlbany Student Association.  The positions are volunteer. 

• Officers should attend Leadership Training and assist with Freshman move-in days prior to the beginning of the Semester (plan to arrive 2-3 days early; we’ll get “early move in” approval for you from Res. Life)

• Officers are required to attend either the SA Retreat at the opening of the school year or Leadership 101 at some time early in the first semester.

• Each officer is also required to attend weekly e-board meetings throughout the school year at a day and time that is mutually agreed upon by the group.

• Officers should be active members and participate in weekly activities as well as special events.

The President:

·         To conduct all formal meetings of “CORNERSTONE-PSA”.

·         To oversee all functions of “CORNERSTONE-PSA”.

·         To be responsible for the representation of “CORNERSTONE-PSA” at intra-intercollegiate functions.

·         To oversee the work of special committees and sub-groups.

The Vice President:

·         To assist the President in completion of his/her duties

·         To act, if the need arises, in the place of the President at functions sponsored by and organized by “CORNERSTONE-PSA”

·         To represent “CORNERSTONE-PSA” at Interfaith, Ecumenical and Intercollegiate gathers in the absence of the President. 

The Secretary:

·         To record and distribute minutes for all formal meetings.

·         To write correspondence as requested by e-board

The Treasurer:

·         To receive, hold, disburse, and account for all funds of “CORNERSTONE-PSA”.

·         To develop an annual budget in conjunction with the President and Vice President.

Cornerstone Peer Ministers 2010-2011

If you are interested in one or a combination of two or more, let Sandy know.

• Peer Ministers should be active members of Cornerstone and are expected to regularly participate in weekly events as well as the special events planned by others.

• Cornerstone Peer Ministers are hired by the Protestant Campus Minister in cooperation with the Protestant Campus Ministry Board and supervised by the Campus Minister

• They are paid $10 per hour for their work; time sheets are submitted at the end of each month and checks are available the last day of the month.

• Peer Ministers should attend Leadership Training and assist with Freshman move-in days prior to the beginning of the Semester (plan to arrive 2 days early; we’ll get “early move in” approval for you from Res. Life)

• Peer Ministers are required to meet with the campus minister on a weekly basis for planning and mentoring

• Peer Ministers are invited but not required to attend weekly e-board meetings; in the event they are not able to attend, they should send a written report to the Cornerstone President.

Administrative Assistant (2-3 hours per week)

·         Assist the Campus Minister with office and administrative tasks

·         Assist with financial reports for the Protestant Campus Ministry Board including entering information into Quicken and producing reports as needed.

·         Assist with developing fliers in Publisher, getting them approved by Student Life and posting on the podium when necessary.

·         Must know Microsoft Word, Publisher and Excel and be willing to learn Quicken

Bible Study Leader (2 hours per week or every other week)

·         Select Bible Study curriculum in consultation with Campus Minister

·         Select Day and Time for study

·         Develop publicity fliers and other tools for promoting study; getting fliers approved and posting on podium as necessary

·         Maintaining attendance records for group

·         Preparing lesson in advance

·         Leading Study (approx 1 hour)

·         Providing Refreshments (they will be purchased for you and stored at Chapel House; you’ll just need to pick them up each week)

·         Follow up with individual members as necessary.

Grad Student Coordinator - Theology on Tap (2-3 hours per week or every other week)

·         Select Bible Study curriculum in consultation with Campus Minister

·         Select Day and Time for study

·         Develop publicity fliers and other tools for promoting study; getting fliers approved and posting on podium as necessary

·         Maintaining attendance records for group

·         Preparing lesson in advance

·         Leading Study (approx 1 hour)

·         Follow up with individual members as necessary.

Mission Project Coordinator (hours vary)

·         Work with community groups and organizations to plan and implement at least one mission/service project per month.  Past projects have included: AIDS Walk, Apple Picking & Pie Baking for Interfaith, Regional Food Bank, Set up Emergency Shelter, Bowl a Thon for Shelter, Habitat for Humanity, CROP Walk, etc. 

·         Post events on Facebook and encourage participation from Cornerstone members as well as cooperation from other student groups. 

·         Also assist Campus Minister with planning and implementation of Spring Break Service Trip.

Special Events Coordinator (hours vary)

·         Work with Campus Minister to develop and implement special events such as corn maze, snow tubing, etc.)

·         Prepare fliers for events and post on podium and quads as necessary

·         Order supplies and work with treasurer to submit SA vouches if needed

Interfaith Coordinator (hours vary)

·         Work with Campus Minister to plan and implement “regular” interfaith programs with other faith groups at Chapel House and on campus (Hillel, Muslim Student Assocation, Newman, etc.) including events such as “Breaking the Fast” for Ramadan, annual Unity Dinner, Fall Cookout, Spring Cookout and Karaoke. 

·         Develop new interfaith events as needed.

·         Represent Cornerstone on the UAlbany Interfaith Council

·         Prepare fliers for events and post on podium and quads as necessary

·         Order supplies and work with treasurer to submit SA vouches if needed

Worship Assistant (1-2 hours per week)

·         Work with Campus Minister to select elements of weekly worship service

·         Attend worship planning sessions and take notes

·         Design Power Point Presentation for Worship each week.

·         Make copies of readings, prayers, etc. for student participation and recruit volunteers to assist.

·         Maintain schedule for “greeter” at worship

Congregational Partner Liaison (hours vary)

·         Work with Campus Minister to plan and host congregational partner breakfast meetings 2 times per semester including calling partners in advance to invite them and encourage RSVP.

·         Work with Campus Minister to schedule visits to local congregations to lead worship and do mission trip presentations

·         Assist Campus Minister and work with Officers to plan and implement fund-raisers that target congregations (i.e Bake Sales)

·         Assist Campus Minister in maintaining a current list of congregational partners and reps from each congregation.