Seasonal Chaplain | Aurora, IL

Location:

Aurora, IL, United States
Job
Date Posted:
May 19, 2026

Get Involved!

Are you looking for a seasonal job with an eternal purpose? Do you enjoy praying with people and encouraging them in their walk with the Lord? Samaritans Purse is looking for qualified Chaplains who are passionate about the proclamation of the gospel to join our Operation Christmas Child Processing Center Team!

At Samaritans Purse, the gospel is the center of all that we do! Serve as an OCC Chaplain, and you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with OCC staff and volunteers to take the love of Jesus to children around the world
• Deliver daily devotions for seasonal associates
• Provide spiritual guidance and support to staff and volunteers
• Lead public prayers for gospel opportunities during periodic processing breaks
• Prayer walk the facility, engaging individuals to pray with them and share the Gospel.
• Work alongside the PC management team to create an atmosphere of joy and service

This is a full-time (40+ hours per week including Saturdays) seasonal commitment that runs from mid-November through mid-December. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high level of spiritual maturity, and experience serving in pastoral ministry. Screening requirements include a social media review, pastoral and professional references, and a criminal background check (upon acceptance of offer).

• Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Pastoral ministry experience
• Desire to help others grow in their walk with the Lord
• Ability to accurately articulate the gospel and teach the Bible
• Aptitude to work well as part of a team
• Comfortable using public address systems and speaking in front of large audiences

Mid-November to Mid-December

1st Shift 7:30am to 3:45pm; 2nd Shift 2:30pm to 10:30pm