Chaplain – Part-Time

Marketplace Chaplains

. Serve as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose .

Posted 9/18/2026part-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle while providing compassionate support and guidance to employees and their families. Skilled in effective communication, relationship building, and crisis management within diverse and interdisciplinary settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Spiritual MaturityEffective Listening SkillsExceptional Customer ServiceCommunity Presentation SkillsEmotional Stability

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Hard Skills

Understanding of the Holy BibleAdministrative Decision MakingProblem SolvingDocumenting According to StandardsComputer Proficiency

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProfessional DiplomacyPatienceCoping with Stressful SituationsBuilding Trusting Relationships

Tools & Technologies

Google SuitesMicrosoft OfficeWeb-Based Software ApplicationsEmail MessagingInternet Proficiency

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Driver’s LicenseState Minimum Auto Insurance

Industry Keywords

Pastoral CareEmployee Care ServiceInterfaith SettingGrief SupportCommunity Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a messenger and conveyor of faith, mission, and purpose
Interact with companies, employees, and the community in a manner exhibiting character through personal and spiritual disciplines
Make regular, usually weekly, visits to company worksites to interact with employees and build relationships of trust and friendship motivated by Christian faith
Visit employees or immediate family members in hospitals, nursing homes, funeral homes, family residences, or other locations where care can be expressed and help given
Provide confidential pastoral discussions on family matters, divorce, serious illness, aging-parent care, death and grief recovery, parenting, financial situations, and other personal issues
Provide referrals and coordinate specialized assistance for employees and immediate family members
Assist in planning, conducting, or attending funerals and provide follow-up grief support
Make jail visits to employees and immediate family members when needed
Serve death and serious-injury notifications to families and employees and encourage those affected by tragedies
Provide post-termination care for laid-off or terminated employees
Facilitate spiritual enrichment activities when appropriate, without leading them
Provide literature and resources for employees’ life issues
Represent companies to clients/customers when ministry services are appropriate
Participate in new employee orientation and explain the Employee Care Service and Chaplain Team
Perform other duties and services requested by company executive leadership with EDO permission and within the Letter of Agreement

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary group and in an interfaith setting
Ability to accept different lifestyles, cultures, beliefs, and values
Effective listening and interaction skills with clients, employees, and families
Community presentation skills
Ability to deal effectively with family members and staff under stressful circumstances
High regard for the dignity and worth of clients, employees, and their families
Ability to cope with stressful situations and document accurately according to standards
Spiritual maturity and commitment to a Christian lifestyle and MCHAP Ministry values
Fundamental understanding of the Holy Bible and its proper application
Saving faith in Jesus Christ and active participation in a biblically based church
Professional diplomacy, patience, and courtesy with diverse groups
Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
Exceptional customer service ability
Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Emotional stability to cope with human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses
Skill in analyzing information, defining and following up on problems or objectives
Ability to identify solutions and solve problems
Skill in interpreting relevant policies and procedures and keeping others informed
Computer proficiency using Google Suites, Microsoft Office, internet, email messaging, and web-based software applications
Ability to learn new technology programs
Active state driver’s license and state minimum auto insurance where servicing clients
Must pass a pre-employment background check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Part-time assigned hours, generally consistent from week to week
Remote position in the field
3–4 hours a month assignment