Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life

Job Title: Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life
Department: Chaplain
Classification: Exempt
Grade: 13
FTE/Working Schedule: 0.46 FTE (20 hours per week / 11-months).

Position Overview:

The Associate Chaplain for Jewish and Interfaith Life provides religious, programmatic, counseling, and educational support for members of the Jewish community at Carleton College.
Carleton is seeking an ordained rabbi, cantor, or experienced educator who will promote interfaith life for all on campus, contributing to its on-going strength and development by serving as: a religious leader, community builder, educator, supervisor, and program coordinator for religion and spirituality. Chaplains work collaboratively, with students, faculty, staff, and members of the wider community.

This part time position (.46 FTE) works 20 hours per week over 11 months, August through June.
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:

• Plan and help lead Jewish holidays and services, religious and cultural events, while working closely with the other chaplaincy staff, Jewish groups on campus, and individual Carleton faculty, staff, and students.

• Advise Jewish student religious groups, helping them plan for events, programs, or worship. 

• Initiate programs and events for the nurture and education of the Jewish community and the campus at large.

• Work collaboratively with campus constituencies in advocating for the needs of students who identify as religious and help to implement appropriate supports including coordination with dining services, residence life, and other departments and individuals.

• Supervise the Jewish Interest House and the House Manager, helping to coordinate applications and programming. 

• Participate in the Council for Religious Understanding (CRU), a biweekly interfaith dialogue student group.

• Enhance relationships between the College and the local Jewish communities. 

• Counsel and support Jewish students, faculty, staff, parents, and alumni. 

• Respond to emergencies as needed, including hospital visits.

Supervision Received and Exercised:

• Meet regularly with the College Chaplain to assess and plan.

• Meet regularly with the Jewish Chaplain's Associates (student peer leaders) and/or the Jewish student leadership to assess and plan.

Required Education/Experience/Skills (supported by job duties):

• Ordained rabbi, cantor, or experienced educator with a master's degree in a relevant field, or in the process of acquiring a master’s degree in a related field.

• Professional experience relating to chaplaincy, religious work, or work with young adults.

• Demonstrated aptitude for dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.

• Familiarity with a diverse higher education environment and with developmental issues of young adults.

• Experience working within interfaith and multifaith contexts.

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Ability to work supportively with those in the college community regardless of a person’s race, color, creed, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, veteran status, actual or perceived sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status with regard to public assistance, documentation status, disability, or age.

• Schedule flexibility to allow for Shabbat, and other evening and weekend hours.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral work instructions, operations, safety procedures, and hazardous labels. 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the hire is complete. We accept only online applications.

Carleton College is an AA/EEO Employer: We are committed to developing our staff to better reflect the diversity of our student body and American society. Members of underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Staff Salary and Benefits: The selected finalist’s salary will be based on the candidate’s qualifications, internal pay structure, and our overall compensation package. Carleton offers a generous benefits package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plans with a 10% employer contribution with immediate vesting, a health savings account with a college contribution, a generous paid time off package, as well as access to many other campus amenities. 

Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college of roughly 2,000 students located in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota.  Nationally recognized as the nation’s top college for undergraduate teaching, Carleton is known for its academic rigor, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor. Carleton offers 33 majors and 38 minors  in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, mathematics, and social sciences.