Care Team Specialist I

Overview Be a Voice of Hope on the other end of the line. This isn't just a role, it's a sacred calling. Every day, people reach out in moments of pain, uncertainty, and searching. A single conversation, and a prayer — can change everything. We are seeking a Pastoral Care Specialist who feels called to meet people in those moments and faithfully point them to God's hope. This position requires a deep passion for serving others and a strong understanding of the teachings of the Bible. Requirements Minimum 1 year of hands‑on ministry experience required. Minimum 1 year of experience working in a customer service environment required. Previous ministry training required (volunteer, leadership or staff training). Solid understanding of scripture and demonstrate strong knowledge of God's word. Able to demonstrate discernment on spiritual issues and have excellent listening skills. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Strong computer skills; MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook), and Social Media platforms, ability to learn new systems. Keyboarding speed of about 45+ WPM. Ability to multi‑task inbound/outbound calls and verbal/written communication with accuracy and excellence. Associates degree (or higher) in biblical studies, theology or equivalent a plus. Bilingual skills a plus. This is an on‑site position, so candidates within commute distance of Franklin, TN preferred. Most importantly, someone who is grounded in their faith and passionate about the mission of K‑LOVE. (Our Mission, Values & Beliefs) Must be able to work holidays as needed. Location On‑site in Franklin, TN Schedule Tues‑Sat 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm or Sun‑Thu 2:00 pm – 10:30 pm Responsibilities Maintain a commitment to model our Care Team Values in every interaction with our ministry contacts and the rest of the Care Team. Practice the “5Cs” on every call and interaction (where applicable) across all our ministry channels. Answer prayer line calls and screen for appropriate support based on caller communication. Provide professional and personal experience, demonstrating empathy and care about their struggles, needs, and concerns. When necessary, complete prayer edits, and perform other tasks for the ministry. Support additional channels, such as emails, chat, text, multi‑language, generation‑specific, etc. if necessary. When appropriate, transfer callers to pastors or other departments for additional support. This includes triaging, and appropriately transferring crisis calls. Meet and exceed minimum expectations for work production, quality, and team culture. Maintain command of essential Care Team tasks and an understanding of the Care Team ethos. Demonstrate proficiency in initial Care Team tasks and responsibilities. Proactively respond to inquiries; clearly and positively communicate solutions with exceptional follow‑through. Collaborate with other departments as appropriate. Assure a high level of accuracy when providing information about K‑LOVE. Effectively collaborate and communicate with peers. Model and communicate best practices while maintaining your own spiritual, mental, physical, and relational health. Participate in additional training as necessary to keep skills current. Maintain a high degree of confidentiality with listener information and records. Pastoral Care is a support department and is not closed on holidays. As a result, we generally have a reduced team scheduled on holidays, but it is expected that all team members will share coverage and annual rotations. Benefits Industry‑leading medical, dental & vision coverage. Short/long term disability and life insurance. Robust 401(k) with company match. Parental leave with baby‑bonding pay. Generous PTO, holiday and sick pay. Unique company culture that includes exclusive access to concerts, movie premieres, media industry events, and more. Leadership and career development programs. Why Work for K‑LOVE K‑LOVE is a nonprofit, multi‑platform media company on a mission to draw people closer to Christ. Founded in 1982 in Santa Rosa, CA, with a singular radio station, K‑LOVE today owns and operates the nation’s two largest Christian music radio networks (K‑LOVE and Air1) with over 1,000 broadcast signals across all 50 states, streaming audio reaching around the world, and a growing family of media ministries including podcasts, books, films, concerts, and events. K‑LOVE employs nearly 500 team members between its office in Nashville, TN and field locations around the country. You can view our mission and values here Mission, Beliefs & Values. “As an Equal Opportunity Employer, K‑LOVE makes employment decisions based on merit and other legitimate reasons. The Company is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment and the promotion of equal employment opportunities regardless of protected class, characteristic or status. However, K‑LOVE is also a religious nonprofit organization where all team members contribute to the Company’s mission of encouraging our audiences “to have a meaningful relationship with Christ.” Therefore, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 702 (42 U.S.C. 2000e I(a)), K‑LOVE has the right to hire only candidates who agree with the Company’s Statement of Faith. Also, as a religious nonprofit organization, the Company is not governed by the CA Fair Employment and Housing Act.” #J-18808-Ljbffr K-LOVE