Director of Spiritual Life

About the role

The Director of Spiritual Life at Culver Academies reports to the Head of Schools, serves on the senior leadership team, and is dedicated to fostering the spiritual and emotional well-being of the diverse Culver community.

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to cultivate character and integrate spirituality into all aspects of community life
• Developing and implementing comprehensive spiritual programs that cater to the diverse spiritual needs of the community
• Providing pastoral care, counseling, and support to students, staff, and families, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment and offering guidance on matters of faith, spirituality, and ethical decision-making
• Leading worship services and organizing religious education and interfaith activities, including responsibility for ecumenical worship and official ceremonies of the school
• Maintaining a visible and approachable presence within the school and summer camp community
• Promoting personal growth, ethical leadership, and emotional wellness through various initiatives and programs
• Planning and coordinating special events, retreats, and community service projects that enhance spiritual life
• Oversight of the Memorial Chapel budget, programming, and staffing, including the Assistant Director of Spiritual Life/Protestant Youth Minister, a Roman Catholic Youth Minister, an Administrative Assistant, and additional spiritual life support resourced through independent contracts and volunteers
• Leading the spiritual life team in all aspects of goal setting and performance; coaching staff and providing feedback for continuous growth and achievement of goals
• Participating in various clubs and activities, performing student supervisory duties, and engaging in other such duties as assigned in addition to regular job duties in support of the Culver community

Qualifications and Personal Attributes

• A degree in theology, religious studies, counseling, or a related field and ordination in good standing in a recognized religious denomination
• Deep appreciation of and respect for diverse spiritual and religious traditions
• Peculiar care and affection for supporting the spiritual development of teenagers
• Experience providing pastoral care and spiritual leadership within a diverse community, ideally within an educational setting
• A personal and professional commitment to fostering an inclusive community and the requisite skillfulness to facilitate critical conversations in the design of inclusive programs
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity across a wide range of audiences
• Motivated, energetic, and collaborative colleague, who takes joy in team success
• A commitment to hard work and creative problem solving while demonstrating humility and a commitment to personal growth and learning from and with one’s colleagues
• A style grounded in principles and relationships and a spiritual practice of one’s own
• Exceptional personal character demonstrated through personal responsibility, honor, and service
• An open-minded, respectful, and appreciative of differences

Benefits

• Professional Qualifications
• Personal and professional commitment to fostering an inclusive community and the requisite skillfulness to facilitate critical conversations in the design of inclusive programs
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with inspiration and clarity across a wide range of audiences
• Motivated, energetic, and collaborative colleague, who takes joy in team success
• A commitment to hard work and creative problem solving while demonstrating humility and a commitment to personal growth and learning from and with one’s colleagues
• A style grounded in principles and relationships and a spiritual practice of one’s own
• Exceptional personal character demonstrated through personal responsibility, honor, and service
• An open-minded, respectful, and appreciative of differences

Pay

Culver offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Additional Information

Culver Academies is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.