Amherst·Amherst, Massachusetts
The Catholic Chaplain provides vital support to the Catholic community within the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, focusing primarily on student support, advising, and providing welcoming ministry. Sacramental leadership is managed in collaboration with visiting clergy and local partners, while the role also involves administrative duties and staff meetings.
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Amherst College invites applications for the Catholic Chaplain position. The Catholic Chaplain is a part-time, casual, non-benefited position. The expected range for this position is $30.00-33.00 per hour.
The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information [https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/benefits].
The Catholic Chaplain serves a vital function in the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (RSL) within the division of Student Affairs by supporting our Catholic community, which includes students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, and families.
The Chaplain provides a welcoming ministry to a diverse student population and College community, and takes appropriate actions to support a diverse workforce by participating in the College’s efforts to create a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.
The role centers student support and advising, while sacramental leadership is provided in collaboration with visiting clergy and local partners.
The position primarily requires weekday work hours, participating in some evening and weekend programs at times to be determined based on the Chaplain’s and students’ availability, as well as the high holidays.
Flexibility and availability for select additional evening and weekend programs (e.g. panels, vigils, Baccalaureate) is expected.
This is an in-person and on-campus position.
13 hours/week during the academic year
Summary of
● Provide Catholic religious, holiday, and cultural programming on campus and make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious and spiritual needs of Catholic students, as well as faculty and staff
● Support and attend student-initiated programs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
● Advocate for and advise on the ongoing development of Catholic resources on campus
● Seek out and share opportunities from local, regional, and national organizations for immersive Catholic experiences.
Advising: ● Advise Catholic student organizations including leadership development and mentoring of student leaders
● Develop strategies for contacting and serving uninvolved/under-involved students
● Provide one-on-one and group spiritual counseling and pastoral care to students navigating faith, doubt, identity, or belonging within a pluralistic campus context; and, when time allows, to faculty and staff by request
● Serve the campus community in times of crisis
Administrative: ● Hold regular office hours
● Attend regularly scheduled Religious & Spiritual Life staff meetings, OICR team meetings, and Student Affairs division meetings.
● Communicate in a timely manner with students and staff, balancing weekly hours between on-campus commitments and responsive attention to communications
● Consult with the Director of Religious and Spiritual Life on matters related to policy, crisis response, and institutional representation
● Stay current with trends in chaplaincy by maintaining membership in the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE) or comparable organizations.
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Amherst College is committed to an inclusive hiring process and will provide reasonable accommodations for candidates throughout the application and interview process upon request.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Required qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and training in the Catholic tradition sufficient to facilitate study, prayer, and gatherings. Candidates must possess strong organizational and pastoral care skills, experience working with college-age adults, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and pluralistic Catholic community.
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Market context
In Massachusetts, Catholic chaplain openings are often tied to campuses and other mission-driven settings that value pastoral presence and student support. These roles can be competitive because employers look for both Catholic tradition training and practical experience with college-age adults, along with strong organization and care skills. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit, then tailor your application to show campus ministry or pastoral leadership experience.