Part-Time Workplace Chaplain — Employee Care Advocate

Corporate Chaplains Of America; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Corporate Chaplains Of America in Elgin, IL is seeking a mission-driven Workplace Chaplain to provide confidential employee care, spiritual support, pastoral care, and crisis response within assigned businesses. This part-time role fits individuals who value relational ministry beyond traditional church walls and a servant-leadership mindset.

Chaplains serve employees and families with emotional support, prayer, and ongoing workplace presence, requiring flexibility for frequent local travel and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-7 years of full-time secular workplace experience (Church-only experience does not satisfy this requirement. A business degree may reduce the required years of experience).
• Bachelor’s degree in biblical studies or related ministry field from an accredited college or university
• Strong Christian faith and commitment to servant leadership
• Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, office, and workplace environments
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive employee situations and crises
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, email, internet platforms, and mobile communication tools
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Responsibilities

• Promote a missionary mindset by building trusting relationships with employees and workplace leaders
• Provide regular onsite workplace chaplain care and relationship-based ministry within assigned businesses
• Offer confidential emotional and spiritual support to employees and their families
• Provide prayer, encouragement, practical care, and compassionate presence when welcomed
• Respond to crises, hospitalizations, grief situations, and family emergencies
• Maintain two-way communication with employees, leadership, and CCA leadership
• Follow the CCA Team Member Handbook and training materials
• Demonstrate professionalism, compassion, humility, and servant leadership
• Maintain timely follow-up with employees and workplace contacts
• Be a positive team player with chaplains, managers, and senior leadership
• Comply with requests and direction from senior CCA leadership

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Crisis response

Servant leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in biblical studies or related ministry field

Master of Divinity (MDiv) or advanced ministry degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Email & internet platforms

Mobile communication tools

Job description

Corporate Chaplains Of America in Elgin, IL is seeking a mission-driven Workplace Chaplain to provide confidential employee care, spiritual support, pastoral care, and crisis response within assigned businesses. This part-time role fits individuals who value relational ministry beyond traditional church walls and a servant-leadership mindset.

Chaplains serve employees and families with emotional support, prayer, and ongoing workplace presence, requiring flexibility for frequent local travel and