What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Manager and Chaplain position at NASHVILLE RESCUE MISSION?
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The Community Engagement Manager and Chaplain serves as both a spiritual care provider to Nashville Rescue Mission staff and a representative of the Mission within the community. This position is responsible for fostering the spiritual health and well-being of staff while developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with churches, community organizations, volunteers, donors, and civic groups. The individual serves as an ambassador for Nashville Rescue Mission, promoting its mission, ministry, and impact throughout Middle Tennessee. The Community Engagement Manager and Chaplain understands that ultimate healing comes from a life lived for Christ in obedience to His Word and provides spiritual guidance from a biblical worldview while upholding the Mission Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct at all times.
Position Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Essential Duties:
Community/Church Engagement – 60%
- Cultivates and maintains relationships with local churches, pastors, ministry leaders, and community organizations.
- Serves as a primary representative of Nashville Rescue Mission at community events, church gatherings, conferences, and civic meetings.
- Develops strategies to increase church engagement in volunteering, prayer support, service projects, and other partnership opportunities.
- Coordinates speaking engagements and presentations that communicate the Mission's impact, vision, and ministry opportunities.
- Collaborates with Development, Volunteer Services, and Program teams to strengthen community awareness and engagement initiatives.
- Identifies and develops new partnership opportunities with churches, businesses, schools, and community organizations.
- Assists with volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts, particularly among faith-based organizations.
- Organizes church tours, ministry visits, and outreach events that connect community members with the Mission's work.
- Serves as a liaison between Nashville Rescue Mission and community stakeholders to foster goodwill and collaborative ministry opportunities.
- Maintains records of outreach activities, partner engagement, and community relationship development.
- Works closely with leadership to advance strategic goals related to community visibility, church engagement, and volunteer participation.
Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care – 40%
- Provides a ministry of presence and spiritual care to staff across all Mission locations.
- Leads devotions, prayer gatherings, Bible studies, and special spiritual enrichment opportunities.
- Provides confidential one-on-one pastoral support, guidance, and counseling to staff.
- Responds appropriately to staff experiencing crisis, grief, illness, or other personal challenges.
- Assists leadership in promoting a Christ-centered workplace culture.
- Develops and facilitates training on topics related to spiritual formation, resilience, emotional wellness, and biblical leadership.
- Maintains appropriate and ethical documentation when counseling or support services are provided.
- Participates in continuing education and professional development opportunities related to chaplaincy and pastoral care.
Other Duties:
- Performs any other duties as may be assigned by executive leadership.