CTR FOR FAITH ENGAGEMENT - Student Chaplain for Student Missions - Project Launch

Job Classification

  Student-Regular

Position summary

The Student Chaplain plays a vital role in fostering spiritual growth, emotional support, and Christ-centered community within the Missions & Service Engagement program. This student leader will serve alongside the Director to care for student missionaries before, during, and after their service experience, while also assisting in service initiatives and helping engage students in meaningful outreach opportunities.

This role is designed to invest in and develop a student leader who will grow into greater responsibility within the department, supporting both the missions and service efforts in the coming year.

Qualifications summary

Applicants demonstrate a commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist faith and a lifestyle reflective of spiritual maturity, along with a strong interest in missions, service, and student engagement. They communicate effectively, build trust in providing peer support, and exercise professionalism, discretion, and emotional intelligence. Ideal candidates take initiative, collaborate well within a team, and show strong organizational skills in supporting service initiatives. Prior experience in missions, service, or ministry leadership is preferred.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provide spiritual leadership through prayer, devotionals, and intentional peer support for student missionaries


• Walk alongside students before, during, and after their mission experience, offering encouragement and spiritual care


• Assist with mission program initiatives, including pre-departure training, check-ins, and re-entry/debrief support


• Support the planning and coordination of service opportunities and outreach events, helping engage students in meaningful service


• Attend and support Service Sabbaths, assisting with coordination, participation, and student engagement


• Assist in maintaining Student Missions social media, including creating and sharing content to highlight student experiences and program initiatives


• Collaborate with the Director and team to foster a Christ-centered, service-oriented community

Time Allocation:

This role is structured to provide balanced support across the department, with approximately 50% of hours dedicated to missions programming and 50% dedicated to service planning and outreach initiatives, with flexibility based on program needs throughout the academic year.

Supervisory responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Faith & Spiritual Life: Demonstrates a strong commitment to the Seventh-day Adventist faith and maintains a lifestyle reflective of spiritual maturity


• Education: Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in good academic and conduct standing


• Ministry & Service Interest: Shows a clear interest in missions, service, and student ministry, with a desire to support the spiritual growth of peers


• Communication Skills: Communicates clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to build trust and provide peer support


• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates emotional intelligence, approachability, and the ability to maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations


• Leadership & Teamwork: Takes initiative, exercises sound judgment, and collaborates effectively within a team environment


• Organizational Skills: Demonstrates strong time management, reliability, and attention to detail in coordinating programs and service initiatives


• Technical Skills: Possesses basic proficiency in digital tools (e.g., email, document platforms, scheduling tools) and social media content creation (e.g., Instagram, Canva, or similar platforms)


• Preferred Experience: Previous involvement in missions, service projects, ministry leadership, or campus engagement activities

Technical competencies

N/A

Interpersonal interactions

• Engages comfortably with students in one-on-one, small group, and large group settings


• Builds meaningful relationships and provides peer spiritual and emotional support


• Interacts respectfully with individuals from diverse cultural and spiritual backgrounds


• Communicates with empathy, professionalism, and active listening


• Maintains appropriate boundaries and confidentiality in sensitive situations


• Collaborates effectively with the Director, student leaders, and campus partners


• Encourages and motivates student involvement in missions and service initiatives

Physical demands

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods during events and activities


• Ability to travel domestically as needed for programs


• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends


• Ability to adapt to various environments, including outdoor and cross-cultural settings

Work environment

• Primarily office-based with regular involvement in campus events and programming


• Frequent interaction with students, staff, and external partners in both indoor and outdoor settings


• May include travel to domestic mission sites


• Work environment may vary depending on event locations and cross-cultural contexts