Corporate Associate Pastor

Fidelity Manufacturing•Ocala, FL

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Fidelity Manufacturing is seeking a compassionate, approachable, and relationship-driven Corporate Associate Pastor to join its chaplaincy team and provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, and personal support to team members across its manufacturing facilities in Ocala, Florida. The role maintains a visible presence on production floors and in office areas, building relationships with team members across departments and shifts. It works under the direction of the Corporate Chaplain and provides coverage at both manufacturing locations as needed. The position includes providing pastoral care and confidential counseling, leading Bible studies, coordinating prayer groups and fellowship, assisting with recovery support, and responding to crises. It also involves connecting team members with community or professional resources when appropriate, communicating relevant concerns through proper channels while respecting confidentiality, and coordinating schedules and chaplaincy activities with the Corporate Chaplain. Participation in spiritual activities is voluntary, and the pastor is expected to respect individual beliefs and boundaries and follow manufacturing safety requirements. Work takes place in manufacturing, production, and warehouse settings that may include indoor and outdoor areas, fluctuating temperatures, elevated noise, airborne particles, fumes, moving machinery, and hard or uneven surfaces. The role requires frequent walking and standing, physical activity, and use of PPE in production and warehouse areas.

Requirements

At least five years of pastoral leadership experience in a local church or comparable pastoral leadership position.
Demonstrated experience providing individual pastoral counseling, spiritual guidance, and crisis support.
Experience leading Bible studies, prayer groups, small groups, or other faith-based programs.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
Ability to handle sensitive personal information discreetly and maintain appropriate confidentiality.
Strong emotional intelligence, active listening skills, and sound judgment when navigating sensitive situations.
Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other chaplaincy team members.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including occasional early mornings, evenings, or after-hours situations.
Demonstrate compassion, integrity, professionalism, and a genuine commitment to serving others.
Respect team members' individual beliefs and personal boundaries, and ensure participation in spiritual activities is voluntary.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and recognize when referral to licensed professionals or community resources is necessary.
Maintain confidentiality consistent with applicable legal, ethical, and company requirements.
Meet the stated physical requirements, including standing and walking for extended periods; repetitive use of hands, arms, and upper body; bending, stooping, crouching, and reaching; and pushing, pulling, lifting, and carrying materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
Safely operate tools, machinery, and equipment; read and interpret measurements using a ruler or measuring tools; work in elevated-noise environments while wearing PPE; and use visual and auditory abilities to identify safety hazards and operational issues.

Nice To Haves

Active ministerial credentials, licensing, or ordination, or formal theological or chaplaincy training.
Previous experience in corporate chaplaincy, community outreach, workplace ministry, or similar environments.

Responsibilities

Maintain a regular, visible presence throughout manufacturing facilities and engage with production and office team members across departments and shifts.
Build trusting relationships through consistent interaction, active listening, and genuine care.
Work under the direction of the Corporate Chaplain to provide pastoral support and coverage across both manufacturing locations as needed.
Provide spiritual guidance, encouragement, and pastoral care to team members facing personal, family, or workplace challenges.
Develop and lead Bible studies that encourage discussion, participation, and spiritual growth.
Coordinate and facilitate weekly prayer groups and fellowship opportunities for interested team members.
Assist in coordinating recovery support for team members navigating addiction, substance abuse, or other personal challenges.
Provide confidential pastoral counseling and emotional support for grief, family difficulties, stress, and significant life events.
Respond to workplace incidents, personal tragedies, and other crisis situations, including occasional after-hours situations.
Connect team members with community resources, professional counseling, or other support services when needs extend beyond pastoral care.
Identify workplace concerns that may require management or Human Resources involvement and communicate them through appropriate channels while respecting confidentiality and reporting obligations.
Communicate regularly with the Corporate Chaplain about chaplaincy activities, general team member needs, and opportunities to strengthen employee support.
Coordinate schedules and chaplaincy activities with the Corporate Chaplain to support coverage across facilities and shifts.
Maintain scheduling flexibility so team members on different shifts can access pastoral support.
Promote a positive, caring, and supportive workplace through consistent engagement and relationship building.
Follow manufacturing safety requirements while working in production areas.