Masters In Divinity Jobs in Salem, OR (NOW HIRING)

Church at the Park believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances our ability to fulfill our mission. We strive for equality and justice in the way people are treated and the opportunities they have to succeed by working to address racism, unequal treatment and other barriers to inclusion. We strongly encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds (including communities of color, the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities) to apply and join us in our work. We welcome your resumes even if there is not a position currently available that fits your interest and experience.
Position Summary
Compensation: $65,632-$68,952+ DOE + DOQ
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
Position Summary
The Chaplain of Spiritual Care provides compassionate, trauma-informed spiritual and emotional support to Church at the Park guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners. This role helps cultivate spaces of belonging, reflection, healing, and connection on site by offering pastoral care, facilitating spiritual practices, supporting community gatherings, and walking alongside individuals during key life, health, trauma, and transition moments. The Chaplain models C@P's mission, vision, and values through relational presence, empathic listening, emotional regulation, and thoughtful collaboration with site teams, leadership, churches, community members, and volunteers. This position strengthens organizational culture by integrating spiritual care into staff development, community partnerships, and daily practices that support dignity, resilience, and hope for those who need it most.
Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Divinity preferred. Applicable experience can substitute for degree.

• Excellent technical language skills, both verbal and written.

• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters and sensitive information.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google, Zoom, etc.

• Experience or capacity for technology related to presentations and meetings.

• 3 years experience in spiritual direction and/or chaplaincy preferred.

• Currently ordained with a certified organization preferred.

• Complete ordination process with Street Psalms within two years of employment.

• Complete Community Health Worker training/certification within 6 months.

• Must have valid Oregon Driver's license; must have been a licensed driver for at least 2 years; must have a driving record that permits coverage under C@P's company insurance.

Essential Job Duties
Site Chaplain/Pastor supporting Guests

• Model centering practices and C@P values with staff, residents, and guests.

• Meet with site management/navigation staff regularly to give and receive feedback concerning guest care plans and service strategies.

• Support guests individually in key health, life, trauma, and transition moments.

• Create opportunities for community through events, celebrations, holidays, etc.

• Support and plan a weekly Community Circle for town halls, connection, and belonging and facilitate and coordinate other support groups.

• Support the Benevolence process for guests

Site Chaplain/Pastor supporting Staff

• Incorporate spiritual practices in leadership and meeting facilitation.

• Attend meetings on a weekly basis to support staff interactions meeting the needs of individuals living unsheltered.

• Support staff in key health, life, trauma, and transition moments.

• Model healthy emotional regulation and empathic listening to staff, residents, and guests.

Cultivating the Mission and Values of C@P with Community Partners & Volunteers

• Understand and communicate C@P mission, vision, and values to new partners & volunteers.

• Communicate opportunities for volunteer, donation and program partnership to churches and businesses.

• Coordinate with Communications Team on presentations to community members made and follow-up needed to partner churches and businesses.

Staff and Culture development

• Share spiritual practices in weekly communication, leadership and training facilitation.

• Support and participate in the patterns and practices of Staff Retreats, Leadership Council, Open Table, and Trainings.

• Support and participate in weekly all-staff training and new hire on-boarding training.

Intangibles:

• Personal connection and devotion to Church at the Park mission.

• Love for unsheltered people and genuine concern for their well-being.

• Resourcefulness - a figure-it-out attitude.

• Response-Ability - ownership attitude in solving problems and making us better.

• Interpersonal competency in diverse communities, including faith communities.

Work Environment

• Close quarters with vulnerable people including individuals without stable living situations who may be struggling with mental health and substance use concerns.

• Indoor/Outdoor work environment with frequent interruptions and demands, and occasional unpredictable behavior.

• Must be able to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds or less. Must be able to go up and down stairs at least a few times per shift.

• High contact with C@P staff.

• Driving between Church at the Park operated and managed sites.

• Attend required training, team meetings, and learn policies and procedures for C@P operations.

Other Requirements

• Must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and maintain a driving record that meets Church at the Park's insurance requirements, if driving is an essential function of the position.
• All applicants must successfully pass a preemployment drug screening prior to beginning employment.

$65,632 - $68,952 a year
Compensation: $65,632-$68,952+ DOE + DOQ
Schedule: Monday- Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, and a generous paid time off (PTO) policy.
Mission Statement: Creating a table of love and acceptance for those who need it most. Empowering people to change their lives and exit poverty by providing vital services and community leadership.
No job offer is final until a drug screen and criminal history check are complete.
We reserve the right to employ at will. This means that employment can be terminated, with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, at the option of the company or at the option of the employee.