Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
POSITION SUMMARY: Silver Bay YMCA is hiring a Campus Chaplain to support the Spiritual Life Center by facilitating connections between regional churches, local universities, and the broader community. The Campus Chaplain will serve as a spiritual leader and community builder, combining program development and community outreach with pastoral care to create a vibrant, supportive spiritual environment.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee Spiritual Life staff in absence of Director. Coordination of volunteers. Facilitation of interactions with donors and supporters.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Respite Program Management
· Develop and implement strategies to promote Silver Bay’s respite programs
· Create a welcoming environment for those seeking spiritual renewal
· Greet arriving guests, provide administrative assistance
· Ensure welcoming productive environment for respite guests
2. Program Development
· Design and help lead engaging spiritual life programming tailored to the diverse needs of university students, visiting clergy, respite guests, and the Silver Bay community
· Create and lead seasonal and special Spiritual Life Center programming that aligns with Silver Bay’s mission
· Develop support initiatives for Silver Bay’s respite programs
3. Community Networking
· Build networking relationships with regional universities and faculty, student organizations, and campus religious groups as well as faith based organizations
· Establish collaborative initiatives with community leaders and organizations
· Represent the Spiritual Life Center at relevant community events and gatherings
4. Pastoral Care
· Provide Spiritual Direction and support to clergy, staff and community members
· Assist with services provided by Spiritual Life including, but not limited to, chapel services, prayer groups, spiritual formation activities, vespers, summer programs, prayer groups, weddings, baptisms, and memorial services
· Be available for crisis intervention and spiritual support during challenging times
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in a related field (Masters preferred)
· Experience in campus ministry or university programming
· Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse populations
· Demonstrated leadership in developing and implementing programs
· Excellent communication and public speaking abilities
· Compassionate approach to pastoral care
· Self-motivated with ability to work independently and as part of a team
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to sit, stand, bend, reach or walk for prolonged periods of time. Other physical requirements may include the ability to lift up to 15 pounds.