Student Barista

About the role

The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. Its 150+ elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems, with 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards. Cor Coffee is the main outreach apostolate of the St. John Paul II Newman Center that exists to help college students encounter Christ so they can become fully alive in Him. A Cor Coffee Barista furthers this mission by making good coffee and engaging in conversation with customers. The role is built around four pillars: Coffee (make drinks excellently, effectively train other baristas and provide ongoing feedback, taste and adjust dials and machine as needed), Encounter (strong conversation skills, engage customers while making drinks, see barista work as preparation for real‑world lifelong mission, proactively maintain awareness of environment for comfort and welcome of all, especially the newest customer, seek out opportunities for intentional invitations to regular customers), Divine Intimacy (connect to Newman through Bible study, formation, social events, etc.; pray at least 20 minutes everyday; display appropriate moral authority as a representative of the Catholic Church; understand and cast vision for the mission of Cor to reach the unchurched), and Responsibility (be aware of inventory and anticipate needs; possess excellent communication skills with fellow baristas, Head Baristas, and Manager; receive and provide feedback; engage in healthy conflict management).

Responsibilities

• Working a minimum of 5 hours per week (*can serve more hours to practice if schedule allows)
• Attending a monthly 1.5 hour‑long in‑service with all Cor Coffee Baristas
• Regularly participating in Christian formation (i.e. Bible Study, discipleship, one‑on‑one with a Newman Staff Member, etc.)
• Reading and responding to weekly GroupMe messages
• Displaying commitment to excellence and professionalism
• Following all pillars to the best of one’s abilities

Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled college student (undergraduate or graduate)
• Must be over the age of 18
• Must be responsible and punctual
• Must be diligent and willing to complete tasks thoroughly and completely
• Must have a form of faith formation such as attending a Bible study, discipleship, or spiritual direction

Pay

This position has an hourly rate of $17.35. An employee’s pay within the hourly range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.