Protestant Chaplain

Fairfield, CT

Part time

JR0003569

Job Description:

TITLE: Protestant Chaplain

DIVISION: Mission and Ministry

DEPARTMENT: Campus Ministry

BASIC FUNCTION: Provides worship opportunities and pastoral care to the Protestant community of students, faculty and staff at the University. Works collaboratively with full-time campus ministers and chaplains of other faith traditions on office initiatives and programs, especially in pursuit of interfaith ministry.

UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS: Occasional evenings and weekends required.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL NEEDED:

EDUCATION: Master’s degree required. Ordination in a recognized ecclesial

community, preferred.

EXPERIENCE: 1-5 years of campus ministry or related background.

REPORTS TO: Director of Campus Ministry & University Chaplain

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE LISTED ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE(s).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Based on student interest and need, to provide an ecumenical worship service for the Protestant community of students, faculty, and staff at the University.

2. To provide pastoral care for members of the campus community, especially

for those who identify as Christian. This involves:

• offering Bible study sessions

• moderating the Christian Student Fellowship, a weekly student

organization under the umbrella of Campus Ministry

• engaging in intentional one-on-one meetings

• providing counseling to students, faculty, and staff

• addressing spiritual and social issues which impact the campus

• responding to community crises and emergencies as appropriate

1. To work collaboratively with other campus ministers and chaplains on

Campus Ministry initiatives, and especially in service of developing interfaith

ministry opportunities for the campus.

1. To participate in the professional development of the Campus Ministry

department. This involves:

• promoting an image of efficiency and courtesy throughout the

University community, consistent with the Campus Ministry mission.

• working with the Director of Campus Ministry & University Chaplain

to manage budgetary needs and expenses.

• attending monthly staff meetings, monthly divisional meetings, and

bi-monthly supervision meetings with the Director of Campus

Ministry & University Chaplain.

1. To perform other related duties as directed or dictated by responsibilities.

Duties may be changed and/or be added at any time.

Category:

Mission & Ministry - Staff

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate.

*Disclaimer

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

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