Part-Time Chaplain

Corporate Chaplains of America•Springfield, OR

About The Position

Corporate Chaplains of America is seeking a mission-driven Workplace Chaplain to provide confidential employee care, spiritual support, pastoral care, and crisis response services within assigned businesses and organizations. The role focuses on relational ministry outside traditional church settings, serving employees of all backgrounds through caring relationships, emotional support, encouragement, prayer, crisis care, and ongoing workplace presence. The position is part time, based in Salem, Corvallis, and Springfield, and requires 5 hours per week. Compensation is an annual salary. The work combines office, industrial, and field-based environments and requires frequent local travel and regular visits to different workplaces.

Requirements

Minimum of 5–7 years of full-time secular workplace experience; church-only experience does not satisfy this requirement. A business degree may reduce the required years of experience.
Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies or a related ministry field from an accredited college or university.
Strong Christian faith and commitment to servant leadership.
Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, office, and other workplace environments.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive employee situations and crises.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet platforms, and mobile communication tools.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Nice To Haves

Master of Divinity (MDiv) or advanced ministry degree.
Denominational ordination.
Previous ministry, chaplaincy, pastoral care, counseling, social work, employee assistance, caregiving, or ministry leadership experience.
Experience supporting individuals during crises, grief, or major life challenges.

Responsibilities

Build caring relationships with assigned employees and workplace leaders while promoting a missionary mindset.
Provide regular onsite workplace chaplain care and relationship-based ministry within assigned businesses.
Provide confidential emotional and spiritual support to employees and their family members.
Offer prayer, encouragement, practical care, and compassionate presence when welcomed.
Respond to crises, hospitalizations, grief situations, and family emergencies.
Build and maintain strong two-way communication and trust with employees, company leadership, and CCA leadership.
Follow the CCA Team Member Handbook and organizational training materials.
Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, humility, and servant leadership in all interactions.
Maintain accurate communication and timely follow-up with employees and workplace contacts.
Maintain a positive team-player attitude with fellow chaplains, managers, and senior leadership.
Comply with requests and direction from senior CCA leadership.
Travel locally, visit various workplace environments regularly, and respond to urgent employee care needs as required.