Volunteer Chaplain

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies. Bachelor’s Degree and at least one year of experience working with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds to include nationality, race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and religious background required.

About the Role

The successful candidate will work as part of a team of Chaplains and will collaborate with the Coordinator of Spiritual Development and Dialogue, the interfaith ambassadors, and the department of Diversity and Inclusion to increase interfaith understanding, education, and support. Candidates will have demonstrated experience working successfully with individuals of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop, lead, and manage faith-based educational and social programs with the Office of Spiritual Development and Dialogue including events, workshops, and services.
• Initiate new programming as needed and support student and faculty-led programming efforts.
• Assist with the ceremonial needs of the campus including planning and presiding over University events.
• Provide spiritual care and counseling to students going through personal and emotional challenges.
• Answer faith-based questions and provide spiritual guidance to students.
• Lead prayer and meditation services in group and one-on-one settings.
• Provide crisis intervention services in times of death and other tragic events.
• Assist Dean of Students with supporting students and families in crisis.
• Provide general spiritual support and indirect counseling to members of the university community, including serving as a confidential source for Title IX (sexual assault and harassment reports).
• Hold open office hours and conduct outreach/relationship building to campus constituents.
• Provide mentoring to faith-based student organization leadership.
• Work with the Coordinator of Spiritual Development and Dialogue to strategically plan for campus outreach.
• Perform other site and position-specific functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Ordination, official recognition, or certification as a spiritual leader (e.g., minister, imam, pastor, rabbi) in a recognized religious practice, or equivalent training and/or certification.
• Criminal background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in administration, leading teams, communication, public speaking, conflict resolution, spiritual counseling, and mentoring.

Schedule

Part-time, temporary position (0.5 FTE = 20 hours/week, 12 months). Work hours: 9 AM – 6 PM.