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Santa Marta Retirement

Priest Chaplain

Olathe, KS

$2.5K/mo

Description Santa Marta Senior Living is seeking a Catholic Priest Chaplain to provide sacramental ministry, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership for a vibrant faith community of nearly 350 ...

Santa Marta Retirement

Priest Chaplain

Olathe, KS · On-site

$2.5K/mo

Santa Marta Senior Living is seeking a Catholic Priest Chaplain to provide sacramental ministry, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership for a vibrant faith community of nearly 350 residents spanning ...

Goodcents

Crew Member - 8808 Santa Fe Dr

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Even better, no late nights to cut into your social life! We're looking to hire Crew Members at our Goodcents location 8808 Santa Fe Dr in Overland Park, KS . This opportunity will provide you ...

Goodcents

Crew Member - 8808 Santa Fe Dr

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Even better, no late nights to cut into your social life! We're looking to hire Crew Members at our Goodcents location 8808 Santa Fe Dr in Overland Park, KS . This opportunity will provide you ...

Goodcents

Crew Member - 8808 Santa Fe Dr

Overland Park, KS

$11.75 - $15.50/hr

Even better, no late nights to cut into your social life! We're looking to hire Crew Members at our Goodcents location 8808 Santa Fe Dr in Overland Park, KS . This opportunity will provide you ...

Santa Fe Trail USD 434

Santa Fe Trail USD 434 is seeking a office assistant/meal clerk for Santa Fe Trail High School for the 26-27 school year. Interested applicants apply through the district website. Background check ...

Santa Marta Retirement

Part-Time Dishwasher

Olathe, KS · On-site

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Dishwasher Santa Marta | Olathe, KS Are you someone who takes pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly? Join the Dining Services team at Santa Marta, where you'll play an ...

Santa Marta Retirement

Part-Time Dishwasher

Olathe, KS

$12.50 - $16.25/hr

Description Dishwasher Santa Marta | Olathe, KS Are you someone who takes pride in keeping things clean, organized, and running smoothly? Join the Dining Services team at Santa Marta, where you'll ...

The Peanut on Santa Fe

Bartender

Overland Park, KS

$5/hr

Bartender - Part Time The Peanut on Santa Fe | 7938 Santa Fe Dr Join our vibrant team at The Peanut on Santa Fe, a popular sports bar known for its friendly atmosphere and exceptional service. As a ...

The Peanut on Santa Fe

Server

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$2.13/hr

Server - Part Time The Peanut on Santa Fe | 7938 Santa Fe Dr Join our vibrant team at The Peanut on Santa Fe as a part-time Server! In this fast-paced, full-service restaurant environment, you will ...

Santa Marta Retirement

Maintenance Technician

Olathe, KS · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Olathe, KS | Pay: $20.00 - $23.00/hour | 30-40 hours per week Santa Marta is the premier senior living community in Olathe, KS, and we're proud to be a place where both residents and associates ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for santa in Kansas is $53.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48.22 and $58.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Santas, also known as Santa Clauses, are individuals who dress up as the legendary figure of Santa Claus during the holiday season. They typically appear at malls, holiday events, parties, and parades to spread cheer, pose for photos, and listen to children's Christmas wishes. The role requires a friendly personality, a jolly demeanor, and often a convincing costume, including a red suit and white beard. Being a Santa is about creating magical experiences and joy for both children and adults.

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A professional Santa Claus plays the role of Santa Claus at the mall or Christmas events. Your responsibilities include interacting with children and having pictures taken with guests. Other duties include wearing the red Santa Claus suit, growing a beard (or wearing a fake one), and convincingly emitting jolly laughter. You typically work long hours during the holidays, with some shifts are as long as 12 hours to save children the cognitive dissonance of witnessing two simultaneous St. Nicholas’s. You work with children and may have to answer difficult or tricky questions about religion or divorce. You maintain the comforting fantasy of Santa Claus for children.

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Santa is primarily known for appearing at public holiday events, spreading cheer, and engaging with children, often without formal credentials. Elves, on the other hand, are typically involved in toy-making and workshop activities, supporting Santa's mission. While both roles are integral to holiday festivities, Santa's role is more about public appearances, whereas elves focus on production and preparation.

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Priest Chaplain

Santa Marta Retirement

Olathe, KS

$2.5K/mo

Part-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Description

 Santa Marta Senior Living is seeking a Catholic Priest Chaplain to provide sacramental ministry, pastoral care, and spiritual leadership for a vibrant faith community of nearly 350 residents spanning  independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. The campus includes more  than 150 actively practicing Catholics, with 50-60 residents attending daily Mass and many  additional residents participating through televised services.  
This position is structured as a part-time role averaging 20 hours per week. Santa Marta would like to divide responsibilities between two part-time priests, either in a two-day/five-day or three day/four-day weekly schedule.
Santa Marta offers a stipend directly to the chaplain or chaplains in gratitude for their service.  Santa Marta has a monthly chaplaincy budget of $2,500, which would be shared between the chaplain and associate chaplain according to the division of responsibilities. We are happy to discuss the specifics of the arrangement with interested candidates. Housing provided as needed.
 Questions: Call or email Colleen Hollestelle, CEO, CHollestelle@santamartaretirement.com and 913 323-7104   

Requirements

Primary Responsibilities  

Liturgical Ministry  

Celebrate Mass in the Independent Living Chapel according to the following schedule:   

  • Monday-Friday: 11:30 a.m. Mass (preceded by Rosary at 11:00 a.m.) In independent  living  
  • Saturday Vigil Mass: 4:00 p.m.  
  • Sunday Mass: 8:30 a.m.  

Celebrate weekly Mass in Healthcare.  

Ensure continuity of liturgical services when unavailable.  

Sacramental Ministry  

Hear or coordinate weekly Sacrament of Reconciliation.  

Provide individual Anointing of the Sick as needed.  

Conduct a monthly Anointing of the Sick in Healthcare.  

Respond to sacramental needs of residents as needed.  

Spiritual Leadership  

Coordinate weekly Eucharistic Adoration in both the Independent Living and Healthcare  chapels.  

Provide pastoral visits and spiritual support to residents.  

Collaborate with campus leadership and ministry volunteers to strengthen the spiritual life  of the community.  

Ministry Support Team  

The Chaplain at Santa Marta is supported by both paid and volunteer staff who assist in the delivery of Masses and scaraments. The ministry support team includes:

Pastoral Assistant 

A paid part-time Pastoral Assistant works two days per week visiting residents in Healthcare,  assessing spiritual and pastoral needs, and communicating findings to the chaplain for follow-up  visits, anointing, and other ministry needs.  

Chapel Manager  

A resident volunteer Chapel Manager: 

  Coordinates more than 30 chapel volunteers.  

Oversees chapel donations.  

Helps oversee supervision of sacristy, readers, altar servers, and choir members.  (Each  group has a leader to organize their volunteers)  

Assists with communion ministry coordination throughout healthcare.  Resident Faith Formation Committee  An interfaith resident committee designed to inform, enrich, and help residents grow in their faith.  This committee develops retreats, educational programs, and spiritual enrichment opportunities to  serve the religious needs of the campus community.  

Deacon Support  

Deacon:  

Assists with Wednesday Masses and Adoration.  

Helps provide continuity of ministry during emergencies, such as inclement weather.  

Protestant Service Coordination  

Santa Marta Leadership coordinates two weekly interfaith Protestant services to support  faith formation of Protestant residents.  Community Profile  

Santa Marta residents are known for being: 

Deeply faithful and engaged in their spiritual lives.  

Service-oriented and active in community life.  

Supportive of worship, formation, and following the teachings of Jesus Christ.  


Workload: Approximately 20 hours per week, divided between two priests  

Location: Santa Marta Senior Living, 13800 West 116th Street, Olathe, Kansas, 66062  

Reports To: Santa Marta Administration in collaboration with the Archdiocese of Kansas City in  Kansas  


This position offers a meaningful opportunity to serve a devoted Catholic senior community through  sacramental ministry, pastoral presence, and spiritual leadership with the support of a vibrant flock  of volunteers. 

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