All applicants must be federal work study eligible.
Job title: Chaplaincy Intern
Supervisor: Dr. Katherine Low, University Chaplain
Office/Department: Office of the Chaplain
Job Duties: The Chaplaincy Intern assists the Office of the Chaplain with informal chaplaincy duties, such as lounge maintenance, event planning, community building, and campus spiritual support. As a result, the Chaplaincy Intern will gain professional connections in the field and will be able to discern if chaplaincy is a good fit for them. The intern will represent the Office of the Chaplain to religious constituencies within the community. Close involvement with the work of the Quest Interfaith Council is required. The Chaplaincy Intern will observe, engage with, and reflect upon the multiple roles of chaplaincy in a higher education setting, conducting research that will help gain a working vocabulary for the profession while gaining skills in leadership, teamwork, and time management. Regular meetings with the Chaplain are required.
Expectations:
- Self-motivation, since many of the work hours take place independently rather than in the office
- Help maintain the Chaplain’s Lounge
- Be conscientious in their performance
- Maintaining confidentiality as needed
- Collect information and data
- Be willing to take on different responsibilities through the year as they arise
- Assist with events sponsored by the Office of the Chaplain
- Engage in research projects as discussed throughout the year
Special skills or knowledge you need:
- Research skills
- Positive attitude
- Effective people skills especially related to a variety of religious expressions
- Technology savvy
- Flexible, dedicated and conscientious
- Being mature enough to ask for help or clarification
- Manners
Skills you will develop:
- Working knowledge and skills involved in navigating diversity
- Time-management skills
- Marketing, digital publishing, and media production experience
- Community organization and development experience
- Attention to details and working with a variety of people
- Research skills in methods of community building and interfaith engagement
Hours: 3-4 hours a week
Location: Office of the Chaplain, Staunton Campus, Carpenter Academic #107
Length of Employment: current 2022-2023 academic year, with renewal for 2023-2024 academic year