Chaplain - Sedalia, MO

Tyson Foods•Sedalia, MO

About The Position

Tyson Chaplains provide compassionate spiritual care that explores Team Members’ diverse beliefs, honors their experiences, and empowers them with meaningful resources for their personal lives and careers. The Chaplain maintains a consistent, compassionate presence across assigned facilities and provides spiritual and emotional guidance to Team Members and their immediate families while respecting individual beliefs, values, and experiences. The role supports people through distress, bereavement, and critical incidents, and works with HR leadership and the chaplain services team to connect Team Members with helpful resources and opportunities. The Chaplain travels to plant facilities and other locations requesting support, including hospitals, hospices, and funeral homes. The position may involve long shifts, extensive walking and standing, and work in hot or cold environments. The role is based in Sedalia, Missouri, and works first shift. Travel is up to 5%, typically one to two weeks annually. Relocation assistance is eligible.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a CHEA-accredited institution or international equivalent, in a content area relevant to chaplaincy; acceptable concentrations include applicable theological and human science degrees.
Four units of clinical pastoral education, or willingness to complete four units within two years of employment.
Clergy endorsement.
Proficiency in English speaking, reading, and writing.
Basic computer and video conferencing skills, including Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and by video conference.
Willingness and ability to perform the physical requirements of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to safely walk production and non-production floors multiple times daily, climb stairs, navigate tight spaces, and manage uneven, wet, or slippery surfaces during operations.
Ability to work long shifts and respond to crises, including functioning in hot and cold environments with extensive walking and standing.
Reliable transportation and ability to travel independently to plant facilities and other locations requesting chaplaincy support.
Ability to responsibly use approved AI tools, safeguard sensitive information, adhere to company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and critically evaluate results.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three or more years of chaplain experience in a culturally diverse and faith-inclusive context.
Chaplain board certification.
Bilingual skills.
Basic case management and mental health assessment skills.

Responsibilities

Maintain a consistent physical presence and provide compassionate care throughout assigned facilities, following and modeling applicable safety protocols.
Spend at least 40% of the workday engaging with Team Members across accessible work areas and break locations, including production floors, offices, shipping docks, hatcheries, and feed mills.
Provide spiritual and emotional guidance to Team Members and their immediate families while respecting their beliefs, values, and experiences.
Maintain a judgment-free presence inclusive of all faiths, sexual orientations, and ethnicities.
Counsel distressed and bereaved individuals and families, offering strategies for understanding and healing.
Respond to critical incidents in which Team Members or their families have experienced trauma.
Maintain confidentiality in chaplain conversations except when a disclosure indicates risk of injury to oneself, others, or the business.
Collaborate with HR leadership and the chaplain services team to provide educational and social service opportunities that help stabilize Team Members’ personal lives.
Visit Team Members and immediate family members in hospitals and at home.
Provide an appropriate chaplain presence at memorials and funerals of Team Members.
Develop and maintain a network of community partners and service providers to address Team Members’ varied needs.
Write articles or give presentations consistent with personal education, experience, and training, as requested by HR or chaplain services leadership.
Advise management on religion, morals and ethics, and Team Member morale and sentiment.
Maintain moral and ethical conduct that protects the reputational integrity of the company and chaplaincy program.
Keep accurate contact records and prepare required reports to help leadership identify and assess thematic risks.
Use approved AI tools responsibly, protect sensitive information, follow company policies, validate AI-generated outputs, and apply professional judgment.