Community Engagement & Chaplain Leader

Jimmy Jazz; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Nashville Rescue Mission seeks a Community Engagement Manager and Chaplain to provide spiritual care for staff and to act as a community ambassador across Middle Tennessee. The role builds partnerships with churches, volunteers, donors, and civic groups while promoting the Mission's impact and faith-driven ministry.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in ministry leadership or related ministry work, with strong communication and public speaking skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced theology or ministry degree preferred.
• Minimum of three years in ministry leadership, pastoral care, chaplaincy, church relations, community engagement, nonprofit outreach, or related experience.
• Experience developing partnerships and engaging diverse audiences preferred.
• Strong biblical knowledge and ability to communicate biblical principles effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with local churches, pastors, ministry leaders, and community organizations.
• Serve as primary representative at community events, church gatherings, conferences, and civic meetings.
• Develop strategies to increase church engagement in volunteering, prayer support, service projects, and partnership opportunities.
• Coordinate speaking engagements and presentations communicating the Mission's impact, vision, and ministry opportunities.
• Collaborate with Development, Volunteer Services, and Program teams to strengthen community awareness and engagement initiatives.
• Identify and develop new partnership opportunities with churches, businesses, schools, and community organizations.
• Assist with volunteer recruitment and engagement efforts among faith-based organizations.
• Organize church tours, ministry visits, and outreach events connecting community members with the Mission's work.

Skills

Public speaking

Relationship-building

Project management

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Nashville Rescue Mission seeks a Community Engagement Manager and Chaplain to provide spiritual care for staff and to act as a community ambassador across Middle Tennessee. The role builds partnerships with churches, volunteers, donors, and civic groups while promoting the Mission's impact and faith-driven ministry.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least three years in ministry leadership or related ministry work, with strong communication and public speaking skills.