Interfaith Chaplain at Whitman College

Compensation

$31 – $34/hr

Location: Washington
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jun 16, 2026

Description

The Interfaith Chaplain at Whitman College fosters an inclusive spiritual and interfaith environment by providing compassionate pastoral care, promoting religious literacy, and cultivating spaces for reflection and community connection. The chaplain guides institutional awareness of religious and spiritual needs, contributing to a culturally responsive, spiritually grounded, and relationship-driven campus climate.

Required Skills

Communication Skills
Discretion and Professionalism
Relationship Building
DEI Practices
Program Evaluation
Leadership and Mentorship
Organizational Skills
Workplace Technologies
Risk Management
Spirituality and World Religions

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Ordination or a formal recognition from the candidate’s religious tradition, indicating authorization to perform religious functions.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, anti-oppression frameworks, and inclusive religious/spiritual practices.
2+ years of experience in religious ministry or related service, including volunteer roles.
2+ years of experience fostering interfaith collaboration, with a demonstrated understanding of the role of religious and spiritual life within a liberal arts, residential college context.
Preferred Qualifications: A graduate degree in theological education or equivalent.
Training in interfaith dialogue, pastoral counseling, or spiritual direction (e.g., CPE certification).
Experience working with college students in an advisory, programmatic, or ministry role.
Experience designing and delivering student-centered programming that fosters engagement and community.

About Whitman College

Whitman College

CollegeWalla Walla, WA201-500

Whitman College is a small, residential liberal arts college in Walla Walla, Washington, providing an education that goes beyond the classroom. It offers more than 80 majors and programs, and its dual-degree Engineering program combines a liberal arts education with technical training.

Open roles: 6
Founded: 1859

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