Pastoral Associate

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We are seeking a dedicated Protestant Pastoral Associate to join our award-winning retirement community. This individual will provide spiritual care by meeting the worship and pastoral needs of our Protestant residents.

In collaboration with the Protestant Council and the Pastoral Ministries Manager, the Pastoral Associate will foster spiritual growth, lead worship services, and support community-wide outreach and fellowship initiatives that enrich the spiritual life of our Protestant community.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Ministers to the Protestant Community by providing those services required by clergy; celebration of the sacraments, teaching, and preaching.

2. Services as a minister or pastor to any Protestant resident seeking such services and is proactive in demonstrating this availability

3. Meets, as part of the Pastoral Ministries effort, with residents in life crisis moments.

4. Develops and coordinates Protestant ministry programs for the Protestant Community and interested residents with the approval of the Protestant Council and the Pastoral Ministries Manager.

5. Participates in meetings of the Protestant Council to assist and advise.

6. Endeavors to ensure the Protestant Community is self-supporting, and provides leadership that is financially responsible.

7. Assesses with the Pastoral Ministries Manager on an ongoing basis, the quality of life environment in the community.

8. Preaches weekly on Sunday morning along with other worship services across the community.

9. Provides administrative support to the Protestant Community including, but not limited to: preparing the weekly bulletin, writing a monthly Newsletter, scheduling room reservations, and overseeing finances.

Compensation: Commensurate with experience from $45,000-$48,000 annually. Part-Time (29 hours weekly). Apply for more details!

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent interpersonal skills. Strong communication skills (written and oral). Appreciation and respect for a mature population .

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of five years pastoral ministry experience; work with seniors a plus.

• Ordained Protestant minister in major denomination

• Master of Divinity degree or relevant experience preferred

• Familiarity with Word, Excel and Publisher preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborates with other Pastoral Associates and supervises any staff funded by the Protestant Community

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Must be able to read, write, understand and communicate in the English language.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS:

N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical office setting with a moderate noise level.

ROUTINE DECISION MAKING:

Position requires wide latitude of decision making as it relates to the spiritual life of the specific faith community (e.g., planning and implementation of weekly corporate worship services, memorial services, special events, etc.). This also involves decisions related to completing daily tasks. Position necessitates spiritually sensitive and knowledgeable person.

FORMAL POLICY-SETTING RESPONSIBILITIES:

No formal responsibility

Seabrook is a beautiful 98-acre continuing care retirement community located in Tinton Falls, just six miles from the Jersey Shore. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Seabrook helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.