231 Forest St
Wellesley, MA 02457
Phone: 781/239-5646
Web address: https://www.babson.edu/religious-and-spiritual-life/
Email: dratley@babson.edu
Contact Person:
Denicia Ratley
Organization Description:
New Site 2023-2024
Babson College is an institution dedicated to fostering an environment of global entrepreneur leaders that create, grow, and steward sustainable economic growth and social value. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our mission and that religious literacy, tolerance, and expression are a necessary part of our culture and success. The Office of Religious and Spiritual life works to integrate Babson’s mission and multifaith practices to cultivate belonging and significance for all students regardless of their religious or spiritual identities, and to influence the next generation of entrepreneurs.
Our approach is to meet students where they are and journey with them as they navigate life development, life discoveries, and life decisions. Our purpose is to empower students to explore and cultivate their religious and spiritual identities, sustain their religious practices, and live out their ethical responsibilities.
Opportunities for Student Involvement:
The HDS student will support and work with undergraduate and graduate level students and will work as grad assistant to the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life. However title for student is negotiable. The student will work alongside the Director of Religious and Spiritual life co-managing programs, events, and will have the opportunity to create and lead a weekly or bi-weekly mutlti-faith/ spiritual offering/practice that is relevant and meaningful to the community. The student will oversee and manage RSL social media and website platforms to create an informative and interactive tool and media presence on campus. The student will have opportunities to partner with Chaplain staff to present, preach, and teach on various topics, holidays, and campus wide events.There will be the opportunity to manage and lead the weekly or bi-weekly community Peace Circle. This offering invites Bason community members to a 15 min led meditation and is also a resource during crisis. The student is also expected to collaborate with other student facing offices to create diverse, inclusive and religious tolerant literature, programs, and events. There are several opportunities for the student to present Religious and Spiritual Life 101 at different meetings, workshops, and retreats.
The student will also assist the Director with planning and hosting two campus-wide events: Faith Matters and Baccalaureate. Faith Matters is an annual series that highlights selected community members religious and spiritual journeys. The speakers share their journeys with the community over dinner and sometimes entertainment. Baccalaureate is our end of the year ceremony to highlight selected graduating seniors and their faith journeys at Babson. This opportunity would entail, interviewing students, helping with speeches, organizing, and participating in the ceremony.
The HDS student will support Director in managing Chapel, events, and possible chance to facilitate special external events. *Title is negotiable and open to discussion. *Student is expected to be on campus 3 days a week or 15-20 hours a week. Days and time are flexible.
Commute/Transportation Information:
Commuter Rail Framingham Line to Wellesley. About a mile's walk from this train stop down Abbott Rd. Otherwise, the individual pursuing this position would benefit by using their own vehicle. 13 miles to Babson College / 25 to 30 min drive (without traffic)
Arts of Ministry Competencies Offered:
- Administration and Program Development
- Pastoral Care and Counseling
- Preaching and Worship
- Public Leadership, Community Organizing, and Planning
- Religious Education and Spiritual Development
Supervision:
Supervisor: Director of Religious and Spiritual Life/College Chaplain Weekly supervisory sessions are required. Possible attendance at staff meeting. If any conflict should arise, both supervisor and student will agree to meet to discuss the matter when both parties are available to connect. If conflict continues, supervisor and student will invite Harvard field experts to provide insight and suggestions to move forward.
Additional Information:
- Number of Students: 1
- Total Compensation: $7000.00
- Type of Compensation: Direct Pay from Site
- Additional Notes: This site is currently unavailable.