Chaplain; Adult

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• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free food & snacks
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Since 1948, The Rescue Mission of Roanoke has been on the mission of “Helping Hurting People in Jesus’ Name.” The Mission nourishes the mind, body, and spirit, through dedicated team members and volunteers that extend the compassion of Christ to our neighbors in need.

We are a faith based, equal opportunity employer.

Chaplains serve as a vital part to growing and maintain our relationships with area churches and ministers who volunteer to provide adult chapel services at The Rescue Mission of Roanoke. They greet and pray with the churches scheduled and facilitate the service to include setup, notifications and confirmations, and other duties as required.

Part-Time with flexible 5:30pm - 7:30pm, Monday – Friday; scheduled twice per week.

$15.00/hour (non-exempt/hourly)

Serves to facilitate Adult Chapel services, supports visiting churches and ministers, and provides pastoral care to guests, team members, and volunteers. This role strengthens relationships with area churches and ensures a welcoming, Christ-centered environment.

• Possess a sincere love of Christ and maintain a Christian Walk that is evident of that love.
• Individuals must be willing to adhere to The Rescue Mission of Roanoke’s Code of Ethics.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in the safety and well-being of our guests and team members.
• Understanding of volunteer engagement and ability to utilize and appreciate volunteers in daily tasks.
• Strong work ethic and commitment to work as scheduled to include holidays and weekends as assigned.
• Strong listening, as well as written & verbal communication skills to execute instructions, keep others informed and exhibit professionalism.
• Demonstrated attention to detail/strong organizational skills to assist with multiple daily assignments and special projects.
• Ambitious to exceed expectations.

• Strong Christian faith and commitment to living out Christ’s love.
• Actively involved with a home church.
• Willingness to pray with others and provide pastoral support.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable using computers (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office) and AV equipment.
• Ability to relate to people at varying spiritual levels; some theological training preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays as needed.

• Lead or assist with chapel services, including prayer, offerings, and announcements.
• Coordinate with Chaplain team and volunteers to maintain chapel schedule.
• Build and maintain relationships with ministries and volunteers.
• Offer pastoral care, prayer, and support to guests and team members.
• Represent the Rescue Mission in the community and at local agencies.
• Assist with volunteer engagement, chapel communications, and reporting.
• Ensure safety and professionalism in all interactions and events.

Safety is everyone’s responsibility. Be aware of safety/security concerns and report to the appropriate person(s). Assist with conflict resolution among clients, team members and volunteers according to established procedures.

A strategy that builds the capacity of Rescue Mission through employee and volunteer partnership. It is built on the development and implementation of high-impact, meaningful volunteer opportunities that create positive outcomes for the organization and the volunteer.

• Prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Prolonged computer use; computer screen exposure.
• Consistently communicating with others to exchange information.
• Activity may include occasional stooping, twisting, turning, pushing, pulling.
• Lift up to 50 pounds; not repetitive.
• Temperatures may vary depending on activity/events; indoor/outdoor exposure.
• Noise levels may vary depending on activity/event and/or location.
• Frequent moving around to accomplish a task.

The Rescue Mission of Roanoke is a drug and tobacco-free workplace.