From the Interim Head Chaplain job description:
JOB SUMMARY: The head chaplain plays the lead role in defining, preserving, and promoting the School’s Episcopal identity to all constituencies. This position is a community builder and, as such, works across divisions and departments coordinating the Chaplaincy program and in close partnership with the director for equity and inclusion. In collaboration with the Middle and Lower School chaplains, the head chaplain develops, facilitates, and promotes services throughout the OES community. The chaplain also performs duties in the Upper School (US), and teaches at least two religion classes each semester in the Upper School. In addition, this position provides pastoral care to the full breadth and diversity of students, families, and employees as needed and oversees the K-12 Community Engagement program. This is a senior leadership position that serves on the Administrative Team as a resource and standard bearer for Episcopal Identity. The head chaplain reports directly to the head of school.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Chapel Program
- With the divisional chaplains, oversee and facilitate a meaningful, inclusive and age-appropriate PK-12 chapel program.
- Plan, facilitate, and lead a regular divisional chapel and gathering with the division’s leadership team.
- Oversee, support and be involved as needed in the chapel program for all three divisions.
- Plan (with the chaplain team) all-school worship events throughout the year.
- Updated December 6, 2020
- Provide (with the chaplain team) worship opportunities to the school community, including employees and families.
- Facilitate creative connections between Chaplaincy and the music program.
- Collaborate with the Office of Inclusion on the advancement of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the OES community.
- Collaborate with divisional community engagement coordinators to highlight student efforts to realize their power for good.
Pastoral Care
- Promote and encourage the spiritual well-being of the community.
- Work with chaplains, director for equity and inclusion and division heads on building community and a sense of belonging for families.
- Minister to the needs of students, employees, and families as opportunities present themselves.
- Maintain a visible presence in the all-school community.
- Develop and oversee Chaplaincy in the Residential Life program.
- Be a resource to divisional chaplains regarding pastoral care issues.
- Promote chaplains’ personal and professional growth and development.
Administration
- Serve on the Administrative Team.
- Serve on the Head’s Vision and Advisory Committee (HVAC).
- Serve as staff representative on the Mount Hood Climb Observance Committee, plan and coordinate MHCOD in May.
- Work closely and partner with the director for inclusion in building and supporting community; support implementation of strategic DEIA initiatives.
- Recruit, orient, support, evaluate, and supervise the chaplaincy team.
- Support the Admissions and Development Offices in maintaining a clear and accurate understanding of the Episcopal identity in service of the mission of the school.
- Consult with the HR Office as needed on issues of employee wellbeing.
- Maintain and nurture the cordial relationship between the school and the parish of St. John the Baptist, and serve on the OES/SKB Liaison Committee.
- Maintain an active presence in the Diocese of Oregon.
- Maintain an active presence in NAES.
- Oversee the annual Chaplaincy budget.
Education
- Chair the Religion and Philosophy Department coordinating program and staffing and maintaining the religion curriculum, Pre-k through 12th grade.
- Teach two religion classes each semester.
- Articulate Episcopal Identity in service to the School’s mission to all constituencies.
- Create opportunities for parent education concerning spiritual development and life issues.
- Attend regional NAES meetings and promote NAES programs.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Status as an ordained priest or pastor, or an ordained deacon with intention of priesthood
- BA/BS or equivalent in an appropriate field
- Three years’ experience working in an Episcopal school as a school chaplain intercultural competence, ability to work with sensitivity and effectiveness with students, families, colleagues of all backgrounds and identities, demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion for all people
- Digital literacy; intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Docs/Sheets and other web based applications; database and
- videoconferencing experience, as appropriate to job duties; flexibility and willingness to learn and adapt as digital tools evolve
- Ability to pass a criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in an appropriate field
- 5 years’ experience working in an Episcopal School
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of current best practices in school chaplaincy
- Excellent interpersonal skills, sensitivity in dealing with difficult situations
- Verbal and written communication skills, ability to manage confidential information in compliance with the law and best practice
- Organizational skills, ability to work well on teams
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to sit at computer and keyboard for moderate periods
- Mobility sufficient to move about the campus, to include climbing stairs ? Sight and hearing adequate to perform the duties of the job, ability to communicate clearly
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis
Management reserves the right to change or add to this job description at any time.
Oregon Episcopal School does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender (including gender identity or expression), disability, national or ethnic origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristic or status. .
