The Protestant Chaplain serves an essential function in the Office of Belonging and Inclusion and serves the spiritual needs of Babson students and as a resource for Babson faculty and staff. The Protestant Chaplain is responsible for supporting our diverse student community spiritually and culturally; for offering a weekly Christian worship service; for offering a variety of religious, spiritual, educational, and social programs to the Christian community; as well as supporting interfaith programming and multifaith life on campus. This involves serving as an advisor to the Babson Christian Fellowship (BCF).
Student Experience Impact Statement: Helping students make meaning of their Babson experience. We do this by:
• Developing the whole person and reflecting a process of “discovery”
• Building resiliency and ability to overcome difficulty or shortcoming
• Emphasizing diversity, inclusion, belonging and global perspective
• Fostering good judgement and decision-making
• Designing a fun and transformative experience
Our team values respect, collaboration, transparency, and hard work. We recognize that we rely on trusting relationships to solve complex problems and achieve the greatest outcomes. We prioritize not only the growth and development of our student community, but also of our team members. We strive to create an inclusive environment where individuals can be their complete and authentic selves. We support each other in defining and accomplishing personal work/life balance. We infuse fun into our work whenever and wherever possible.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Spiritual
Provide one-on-one spiritual guidance, pastoral care, and support to students.
Offer small group spiritual formation mentorship and/or one-on-one discipleship; find creative ways to involve prayer, scripture/inspirational literature readings, and opportunities for reflection.
Plan and provide weekly interdenominational programming that is culturally and spiritually diverse in liturgical and worship styles.
Deliver relevant homilies and teachings that are college age appropriate and culturally relatable.
Plan and lead retreats with an interdenominational group of student-leaders.
Work with a diverse team of religious leaders to develop multi-faith services and offerings campus-wide.
Participate in College functions such as Baccalaureate and Commencement.
Provide support and comfort to the Babson community and lead Peace Circles during crises.
Educational/social
Encourage and provide opportunities for students to engage in theological thought and inclusive dialogue around ethical and social justice concerns, religious diversity, and religious tolerance.
Strongly encourage and support students to engage in community outreach as well as interfaith programming with other faiths on campus.
Educate the Babson community on Protestant Christian beliefs, basic tenets, and traditions.
Support BCF in planning and participating in community outreach at Babson and/or Greater Boston as well as interfaith programing with other faiths on campus.
Collaborate with other campus departments for special programing (i.e., Hunger and Homelessness week, Leap of Faith week, International Education week, CARE Week).
Administrative
Attend regular Chaplain Meetings and one-on-one meetings with Associate Director for Spiritual Life.
Respond to electronic communications, phone calls, and other correspondence in a timely manner.
Submit weekly reports to Senior Director, Office of Belonging and Inclusion and Associate Director for Spiritual Life.
Hold weekly office hours on campus at least 2-3 times per week.
Meet with Christian student leaders and affiliates throughout the year to assure alignment with OBI and Babson policies.
Assume additional responsibilities as required.
YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE
N/A
WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED
Master’s Degree in Divinity, Theology, Pastoral Counseling, or equivalent.
At least 2-5 years of related experience.
Must have the knowledge and skills committed to social justice and be able to work in a multi-faith, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Must have strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be able to maintain a high degree of confidentiality at all times.
Must be able to serve as a confidential Title IX resource for students who have been impacted by gender-based misconduct.
Must have strong technology skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
Envisions and proposes new methods to perform tasks that support ET&A; takes thoughtful risks; and accepts new and ongoing initiatives, objectives, and solutions to gain sought-after results.
Anticipates and embraces change; demonstrates willingness to achieve, acquire, and utilize new skills and challenging tasks; and is flexible in changing conditions.
Ability to effectively interface with students, faculty, staff, trustees, and visitors.
Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and available as needed and to adjust and grow to the needs of the community.
HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK
This is a part-time, temporary position working on-campus approximately 15 hours/week for 10 months (possibility of renewal) beginning August 1, 2025 and ending on or before May 1, 2026.
