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Amherst College

Christian Chaplain (Casual)

Amherst, MA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

The Chaplain provides a welcoming ministry to a diverse student population and College community and contributes to campus efforts that advance equity, belonging, and interreligious understanding.

Hobby Lobby

Yard Driver

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$22.20/hr

Chaplain Services on campus Safety Sensitive position - subject to drug and alcohol testing. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability ...

Hobby Lobby

Night Shift Stocker

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$20.90/hr

Chaplain Services on campus Safety Sensitive position - subject to drug and alcohol testing. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For reasonable accommodation of disability ...

Hobby Lobby

Floor Tech - Night Shift

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$20.90/hr

Chaplain Services on campus Safety Sensitive position - subject to drug and alcohol testing. Please apply online to be considered for this position. Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity ...

Frisco ISD

Campus to be Assigned

Frisco, TX

Campus Principal Varies To serve as a facilitator for student groups using protocols learned through the AVID program. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Advancement Via Individual Determination (AVID) The program ...

Amherst College

Jewish Chaplain (Casual)

Amherst, VA · On-site

$30 - $33/hr

The Jewish Chaplain is a part-time, casual, non-benefited position. The expected range for this ... This is an in-person and on-campus position. 10 hours/week during the academic year Summary of ...

CommonSpirit Health

Chaplain

Las Vegas, NV

Rose Dominican, San Martín Campus, and become part of a legacy of compassionate care spanning over ... BCC - JEWISH CHAPLAIN, or * BCC - CANADIAN SPIRITUAL, or * Certified Supervisor of Clinical ...

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How much do campus chaplain jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for campus chaplain in the United States is $72,950.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $88,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Campus Chaplain vs Campus Pastor?

AspectCampus ChaplainCampus Pastor
Required CredentialsReligious degree, ordination, or certificationReligious degree, ordination, or certification
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, religious settings, student-focusedEducational institutions, religious settings, student-focused
Employer & IndustryColleges, universities, faith-based organizationsColleges, universities, faith-based organizations
Primary FocusProviding spiritual support, counseling, and religious servicesLeading religious activities, pastoral care, community engagement

Both Campus Chaplains and Campus Pastors serve in educational settings and require similar credentials. However, Campus Chaplains primarily focus on spiritual support and counseling, while Campus Pastors often lead religious programs and community activities. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right role based on your skills and career goals.

What Does a Campus Chaplain Do?

As a campus chaplain, your responsibilities include promoting students’ faith development through worship time and service, as well as empowering them to participate in the church for a lifetime, especially those who are interested in a position within the clergy. Some jobs require you to participate in school councils related to the ministry, partner with the theology department, and be a preacher on campus. You give students guidance about issues of spiritual and personal development, provide worship leadership, and coordinate service opportunities, all while nurturing a multicultural perspective. Other duties include overseeing your department’s budget and training faculty members on ways to encourage student faith development. You are also expected to partner with local congregations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Campus Chaplain, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Campus Chaplain, you typically need a background in theology or religious studies, ordination or endorsement from a recognized faith tradition, and experience in spiritual care. Familiarity with pastoral care tools, counseling techniques, and campus ministry management systems is often required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to foster inclusive environments are vital soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are important because they ensure effective spiritual support, ethical guidance, and community-building among diverse campus populations.

How does a Campus Chaplain typically collaborate with other campus departments and student organizations?

Campus Chaplains often work closely with various departments such as student affairs, counseling services, and diversity offices to support the holistic well-being of students. They also collaborate with student organizations to facilitate interfaith dialogues, organize community service projects, and provide guidance during campus events. Building these partnerships helps the Chaplain create inclusive spiritual programming and ensures students from diverse backgrounds feel supported. This collaborative approach is essential for fostering a welcoming campus environment and addressing students' evolving needs.

What are campus chaplains?

Campus chaplains are spiritual leaders who provide guidance, support, and religious services to students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities. They help create a welcoming environment for individuals of all faiths and backgrounds, offering counseling, leading services, and organizing interfaith activities. Chaplains also serve as confidential resources for those navigating personal or spiritual challenges, and they often work to promote dialogue and understanding across diverse campus communities.
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Infographic showing various Campus Chaplain job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 6% As Needed, 9% Full Time, 84% Part Time, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $72,950 per year, or $35.1 per hour.

Campus Minister/ Theology Teacher, 2026-27

Diocese of St Augustine

Jacksonville, FL • On-site

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

DIOCESE OF ST AUGUSTINE
BISHOP KENNY HIGH SCHOOL
CAMPUS MINISTRY/ TEACHER-MINISTER
SPIRITUAL ACCOMPANIMENT/RELIGION
FLSA: Exempt
Reports To: Principal
General Summary: Under the direction of the school principal, is responsible for supporting the Diocese of St. Augustine in its mission to educate, evangelize and catechize youth in a Catholic school environment. The Campus Minister for Spiritual Accompaniment provides pastoral presence and spiritual support to students, faculty, staff, and families within a Catholic high school community. Rooted in the mission of Bishop Kenny High School, this role nurtures the holistic development of students through attentive accompaniment, pastoral counseling, and collaboration with campus partners. This position will also teach Religion classes as needed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Recognizes and supports the unique Catholic mission of the school by speaking, acting, and instructing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church. The teacher may not espouse any doctrine inconsistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Works collaboratively with the principal to build the faith community, giving evidence of the lived Gospel values by personal example and by being an active member of a faith community.
  • Maintains physical and informational security at all times, respecting confidentiality and privacy.
  • Meet regularly with students as scheduled or as needed to address spiritual, emotional, and pastoral concerns.
  • Provide spiritual accompaniment to students, faculty, and staff, fostering a compassionate and faith-centered campus environment.
  • Offer pastoral counseling appropriate to a Catholic high school setting, with sensitivity to developmental, cultural, and spiritual needs.
  • Respond to pastoral needs identified by campus offices (including Dean of Students, Academic Dean, and Clinic), as well as those expressed by parents, guardians, teachers, students, or peers.
  • Partner with families to support the holistic success and well-being of students, coordinating care with deans, teachers, and other support personnel.
  • Maintain appropriate professional boundaries, respect confidentiality, and adhere to all mandatory reporting requirements.
  • Listen with compassion and respond with care to the hopes, concerns, and experiences of those seeking spiritual accompaniment.
  • Recognize and encourage awareness of God's presence and work in the lives of students and the broader school community.
  • Works collaboratively in a positive, friendly and professional manner.
  • Adheres to all diocesan and school policies and regulations, while supporting the school's spiritual, pastoral and educational mission.
  • Demonstrates effective planning skills by preparing lesson plans designed to implement and achieve academic goals and objectives, as adopted by the school.
  • Integrates Catholic religious curriculum, as articulated by the school.
  • Builds the school's faith community by a demonstrated willingness to participate and help plan school religious and service-related activities.
  • Demonstrates and effectively communicates knowledge and competency of academic and religious curriculum; ability to organize learning materials to maximize time, as well as engage and motivate students.
  • Establishes a consistent classroom management approach that promotes self-direction and a positive self-image. Sets high standards for student behavior and manages inappropriate behavior effectively, in accordance with school policy.
  • Participates in continuous professional development as a lifelong learner.
  • Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
  • Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and registered member of a Catholic parish faith community.
  • A minimum of a master's degree from an accredited Catholic college/university in Theology, Religion, Religious Studies, or Theological Studies from a Catholic college or University with credentials in pastoral care/counseling.
  • Endorsement by the bishop plus completed requirements in professional education study is required
  • Must complete at least 30 hours of approved professional development in the area of religious studies every three (3) years.
  • Must complete the Ministry Formation Program of the Diocese of St. Augustine (or another comparable ministry program approved by the Office of Christian Formation).
  • Ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not be in conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines and laws of the Roman Catholic faith in the way one speaks, acts and instructs.
  • Must maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must successfully pass the required criminal background check prior to employment and every five years; must complete Protecting God's Children (PGC) workshop prior to employment. For the Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website, visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com.
  • Proficient in use of computer technology, including school-related software.
  • Ability to have flexibility in assessing needs and strategies and adapt appropriately.
  • Must consistently demonstrate a positive, friendly, respectful and caring attitude with colleagues, the public, and all one serves in word and deed.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate school-related events.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, vendors, employees, and the general public.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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