Director of Ministry

Join the Team at Moorings Park as a Director of Ministry.

Why Choose Moorings Park?

When you join Moorings Park, you become part of an award-winning, purpose-driven organization where people are valued, growth is encouraged, and excellence is celebrated. Our nationally recognized workplace culture, exceptional benefits, and commitment to partner engagement make Moorings Park more than just a place to work-it's a place to build a rewarding career. Together, we create a community where residents and partners alike can belong, connect, and flourish.

About Moorings Park

Moorings Park® Communities is a nationally recognized Life Plan organization with three distinctive campuses in Naples, Florida. We are dedicated to creating Simply the Best® workplaces through a culture of excellence, compassion, innovation, and service.

Recognized as One of the Best Places to Work

We're proud to share that Moorings Park Communities has earned four 2026-2027 Novare Employee Satisfaction & Engagement Certifications , reflecting our unwavering commitment to creating an exceptional workplace where partners feel valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. These honors demonstrate what makes Moorings Park different: we believe exceptional resident experiences begin with an exceptional team. By investing in our partners' growth, well-being, and success, we create an environment where people can build meaningful careers while delivering extraordinary care, hospitality, and service every day.

• Our Mission: Deliver exceptional experiences that honor every individual-ensuring they feel heard, respected, and supported.
• Our Vision: Reimagine longevity for America through thoughtfully designed communities and personalized services.
• Our Creed: Empower individuals to belong, connect, and flourish-nurturing mind, body, and spirit.
• Our Core Values

• Integrity & Ethics
• Not-for-Profit Stewardship
• Service: Compassion & Hospitality
• Passion
• Innovation & Learning
• Respect & Belonging
• Excellence

Enjoy Simply the Best® Benefits

At Moorings Park, we believe in taking exceptional care of our partners so they can provide exceptional care to our residents. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• FREE health and dental insurance
• FREE telemedicine services for medical and behavioral health needs
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Wellness program with complimentary access to our on-site fitness center
• Corporate discount programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supportive and caring executive leadership team

Position Summary Moorings Park is seeking a dedicated and talented Director of Ministry to join our team. The Director of Ministry is responsible for directing a meaningful Ministry program throughout Moorings Park Institute that provides worship, support, guidance, education, and pastoral/spiritual/end of life care for residents and partners of Moorings Park.

Key Contributions

• Plans/conducts or supports weekly non-denominational worship services in collaboration with the Pastoral Chaplain. Conducts or supports all other scheduled liturgical services, Bible studies, Memorial services, support groups and educational programs. Works with the Pastoral Chaplain to produce the worship materials required for these programs/services.

• Plans/conducts or supports worship services for all major Christian holidays as well as providing services for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.

• Provides spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families under the hospice program or other end-of-life support programs, including hospitalizations and in-home care. Conduct spiritual assessments of patients, taking into account mental, emotional, physical and spiritual stresses, and respond with appropriate counseling and care.

• Attends management meetings as required and supports services and programming in the Assisted Living areas and Skilled Nursing Facility. Provides input and recommendations to the Administrators regarding resident emotional care and pastoral services.

• Conducts rounds in Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing to offer spiritual support and counseling to residents. Liaison with the Licensed Social Worker and Administrator to establish religious and spiritual assessment tools to drive pastoral referrals.

• Assess the religious and spiritual needs of the residents, when moved or in the process of moving to another level of care or when there is a significant change in condition.
• Responsible for all religious and spiritual education, and special event services including, but not limited to, support groups, luncheons, films, lectures, bible studies and devotionals throughout all Moorings Park communities. Coordinates outside services.
• Actively recruits, screens, authorizes, supervises, and evaluates area clergy, church councils, religious leaders, and teachers to provide religious programs for residents of Moorings Park.
• Plans and coordinates all funerals and memorial services. Maintains the community Guide to Memorial Services and Funerals.
• Participates as a standing member of the Residents in Caring (RIC) program. Provides input and recommendations as deemed appropriate.
• Plans, coordinates, and screens applicants seeking to be married in Bower Chapel. Assists with vows and wedding service and makes recommendations to the Executive Director.
• Develops an annual business plan and metrics scorecard to measure the success of chaplain services, operates within budget, and updates policies and procedures as necessary.
• Manages and procures all of the worship-ware utilized both at Bower Chapel and across campuses.
• Supervises the Pastoral Chaplain.
• Acts as the main staff liaison with the resident Religious & Spiritual Life Committee.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in the English language required.
• During emergencies or natural disasters, may be required to remain on duty for the duration of the event.
• Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree from an accredited seminary or theological institution required.
• Minimum of ten years' work experience in the ministry and leading a church congregation.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.