Top 17 Clergy Jobs in Trenton, NJ

Associate Chaplain
New Jersey Department of Corrections —Trenton, NJ
- $56,253.35 - $81,896.85 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Pastor
First Baptist Church of Allentown —Allentown, NJ
- $28,000 - $42,000 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- US work authorization
- Paid time off
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Chaplain
Hunterdon Health —Flemington, NJ
- $72,928.87 - $91,161.09 a year
- Full-time
- Inpatient
- Mid-level
- Continuous improvement
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Hospice Chaplain
Vitality Hospice —Langhorne, PA
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Management
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
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Pastoral Associate- Any Religion
Ann's Choice by Erickson Senior Living —Warminster, PA
- From $27 an hour
- English
- Office
- In-person
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Executive Pastor
First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens - Somerset —Somerset, NJ
- $60,000 - $85,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bachelor's degree
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Chaplain Monmouth County PT
Grace Healthcare Services —Freehold, NJ
- $31 - $33 a year
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Hospice
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Campus Ministry Staff - Cairn University (Langhorne Pres.)
COALITION CHRISTIAN —Langhorne, PA
- Full-time
- High school
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
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Chaplain Monmouth County
Grace Healthcare Services —Freehold, NJ
- $60,000 - $68,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Hospice
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Mission Leader - Mid-Atlantic Region
Trinity Health —Langhorne, PA
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Travel
- Organizational skills
Administrative Coordinator to the Office of Mission & Ministry
Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart —Princeton, NJ
- $45,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Management
- Mid-level
- 403(b) matching
- Health savings account
Campus Ministry Staff (Part-Time) - Philadelphia (DVU/MCCC)
COALITION CHRISTIAN —Doylestown, PA
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- University
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Pastor Readington Reformed Church Is God placing a call on your heart to serve this community?
New Brunswick Theological Seminary —Readington, NJ
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Leadership
- Teaching
Military Service - U.S. Navy, Chaplain
U.S. Navy —United States
- $60,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Hospital
- Loan repayment program
- Health insurance
Director, Detention Chaplaincy Program
Veritas Management Group, Inc. —United States
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
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Associate Chaplain

New Jersey Department of Corrections
Trenton, NJ

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Job Details

Full-time
$56,253.35 - $81,896.85 a year
8 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Gym membership
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance
Pet insurance

Qualifications

Working with survivors of violence
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Working with incarcerated individuals
Theology
Master of Divinity
Providing care for clients
Supportive counseling
Divinity

Full Job Description

TITLE:

Associate Chaplain

(Spiritual and Trauma Healing Counseling)

SALARY RANGE: $56,253.35 - $81,896.85

POSTING NO.: 171-26

ISSUE DATE:

6/26/2026

CLOSING DATE

7/24/2026

LOCATION Central Office Headquarters, Chaplaincy Services – Trenton, NJ

Mandatory weekly travel to: Northern State Prison, East Jersey State Prison, New Jersey State Prison, Bayside State Prison, or Southwood State Prison.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the supervisor of chaplaincy services, or other supervisory officials in a state department, institution, or agency, coordinates and provides spiritual and religious services to residents, incarcerated individuals, and employees of ALL faiths and denominations; does other related duties as required.

More Specifically, Spiritual and Trauma Healing Chaplains will be required to co-facilitate releasing trauma and embracing healing supportive counseling services for incarcerated men.

Ideal candidates must demonstrate:

· A theorical understanding of the intersection between trauma and theology and embrace holistic spiritual leadership.

· A mastery of pastoral care and trauma informed principles.

· An ability to integrate spiritual counseling and support for incarcerated persons addressing multiple forms of traumatic experiences which include but are not limited to grief and loss, sexual abuse, physical abuse, abandonment, as well as negative familial relationships and substance abuse.

· An understanding of the importance and traumatic impact of demographic issues (such as age, faith tradition, ethnicity, socioeconomic, and gender) when dealing with a diverse population of clients.

· An ability to provide spiritually sensitive trauma focused care across diverse faith backgrounds while honoring individual belief systems and lived experiences.

· Experience in facilitating spiritually integrated trauma recovery services.

In exigent circumstances the Chaplain may preside over the worship service, for which they are properly trained and credentialed.

Additionally, when Chaplains are not trained or credentialed in a specific faith denomination, they will be required to visually supervise

the incarcerated population when they are permitted to gather for self-led services. Fulltime Chaplains are required to work one evening per week. Telework is not available for this position.

This position requires weekly travel to two correctional facilities minimally twice per week: Northern State Prison (Newark), East Jersey State Prison (Woodbridge), New Jersey State Prison (Trenton), Bayside State Prison (Leesburg), or Southwoods State Prison (Bridgeton).

NOTE: The services of the incumbent in this position will be predominantly available for incarcerated individuals within

an institution; however, they may be extended to the employees in extreme circumstances as deemed appropriate.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college, university, or seminary with a bachelor's degree.

NOTE: Graduation from a course of theological study may be required by the ordaining or endorsing body.

EXPERIENCE: A minimum of one (1) year of professional experience and training as a pastoral services provider in a faith group, which shall have included religious, personal, and social counseling.

NOTE: Applicants who do not possess the required degree may substitute additional experience as indicated above on a year-for-year basis.

NOTE: A Master of Divinity Studies or similar programs may be substituted for one (1) year of relevant experience

NOTE: Pastoral Counseling Certifications, Trauma-Informed Clinical Practice Certification, or similar accredited certification are preferred.

LICENSE: Must have an ecclesiastical endorsement of faith as a minister, priest, rabbi, imam, or deacon in an established religious faith.

NOTE: Appointees will be required to possess a New Jersey driver's license only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

LICENSE: Must have an ecclesiastical endorsement of faith as a minister, priest, rabbi, imam, or deacon in an established religious faith.

Credentials will be examined in the context of the Chaplain candidate's faith denomination.

BENEFIT(S)*

*Pursuant to the State/Department’s policy, procedures and/or guidelines.

Joining the second-largest department in the State of New Jersey offers many benefits to acknowledge the hard work, dedication, and leadership of staff members. Statewide benefits include:

· Alternate Work Week available for some positions

· Telework available for some positions

· Deferred Compensation

· Paid Time Off

· 13 State Holidays

· Health and Life Insurance

· Pet Insurance available through certain plans

· Flexible and Health Savings Accounts (FSA)/(HSA)

· Tuition Reimbursement

· Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

· Up to $250 in rewards for exercising

· Gym membership discounts

· Diversity & Inclusion events

· Workplace security, health and safety

· Incarcerated Person empowerment and rehabilitation

SAME PROGRAM INFORMATION

The SAME program allows candidates, who identify as having a significant disability, to apply for non-competitive and unclassified positions through a fast track hiring process. For more information about the SAME program and the Fast Track Hiring program, visit the CSC Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: [email protected] or please click here. If you have any questions, please email, or call the contact as indicated on the job vacancy announcement. If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please include resume and copy of transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable), certification(s), and/or license(s), if applicable, in your response. Posting title and number must be included in the subject line of your email. All attachments must be sent in PDF or word format only. Additionally, you must provide your email address. To be considered, responses must be postmarked no later than closing date.

Emailed resumes are to be sent only to:

[email protected]

Forward Response To:

Robert Smith
Region 6 Personnel Services
Central Office, Civilian Recruitment
P.O. Box 863
Trenton, NJ 08625-0863

Pay: $56,253.35 - $81,896.85 per year

Work Location: In person

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