Oasis of Faith - Chaplain position

Oasis of Faith Campus Ministries History:

Oasis of Faith Campus Ministries at UMass Boston continues to serve the community. It began in 1974 with the skills of Sister Sarah Small, formerly of Twelfth Baptist Church and the Rev. Jack Hornfeldt.

The Chaplain works as a messenger of the Good News, to give pastoral care, to encourage the use of students’ gifts and skills to create a more just society towards The Beloved Community, to provide the agape’ of Jesus and to be an ambassador of faith. While we primarily serve students, we also care for the whole community as able, and serve staff and faculty as well. 

It continues as a grant and donation funded ministry. The university offers the in-kind gift of an office, internet service, and a welcome at the leadership table.

Job Description:

• 10 -15 Hours per week, in 2-3 days per week
• Serving on campus while the campus is open
• Overseeing the hospitality, shared sanctuary use calendar and safety of the Interfaith Sanctuaries.
• Attending the weekly Multi-cultural Student Affair Team Meetings
• Providing pastoral care as needed to all who seek it
• Providing one weekly program
• Maintaining the online presence through the UMass Boston Interfaith Website, Interfaith Campus Ministry Student Affairs links and Facebook Page

The hired paid volunteer will be an independent self-employed minister, paid monthly and will receive a 1099 for taxes.

The hired paid volunteer will report each month with a written report to the board on activities and data of encounters.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must have a formal standing with ABC/TABCOM or the UCC and an acceptable CORI record.
• The ideal candidate will be fully ordained or in the ordination track, nearing completion.
• The ideal candidate will be comfortable to a very diverse community.