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. Job Description: Amherst College invites applications for the Jewish Chaplain position. The Jewish 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. The Jewish Chaplain serves a vital function in the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (RSL) within the division of Student Affairs by supporting our Jewish community, which includes students, staff, faculty, alumni, parents, and families. The Chaplain will work to create an inclusive, vibrant, and pluralistic Jewish community, effectively engaging students across diverse expressions of Jewish identity and serving as a resource in this pluralistic setting. The Chaplain serves as an advisor to the Amherst Hillel student group, Amherst for Israel, Jews for Peace, and other students involved in Jewish life on campus, maintaining regular contact with student leaders and members of these groups through mentorship, collaboration, and support. While primarily focused on Jewish programming and Rabbinical care, the Jewish Chaplain also contributes to interfaith, contemplative, and service programs sponsored by RSL. 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 position primarily requires weekday work hours, with the exception of attending Hillel for approximately half of their Shabbat dinners on Fridays and 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, etc.) is expected. This is an in-person and on-campus position. 15 - 18 hours/week during the academic year Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Programs: ● Provide Jewish religious, holiday, and cultural programming on campus and make all reasonable efforts to accommodate the religious and spiritual needs of Jewish students, as well as faculty and staff ● Support students in preparation and attend weekly Shabbat dinners and holiday celebrations ● Support and attend student-initiated programs, including evenings, weekends, and holidays ● Advocate for and advise on the ongoing development of Jewish resources on campus ● Seek and share opportunities from local and national organizations for immersive Jewish experiences, including conferences, service opportunities, travel to Israel, and other relevant locations ● Collaborate with the various other Chaplains within the RSL to bring an intersectional framework to programming in service of Jewish Life. ● Ensure meaningful and diverse opportunities for Jewish expression, and consistently promote a welcoming and lively pluralistic Jewish community ● Create programs that educate about and celebrate the diversity of Jewish life on campus and in this world ● Participate in Religious & Spiritual Life programming (e.g. interfaith panels and service events, Baccalaureate, vigils, retreats) ● Participate and serve on College committees as eligible and able Advising: ● Advise Hillel, Amherst for Israel, Jews for Peace, and other student groups related to Jewish life, including leadership development and mentoring with their student leaders ● Develop strategies for contacting and serving uninvolved/under-involved students ● Provide one-on-one and group spiritual counseling and rabbinical care to students, 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 ● Stay current with trends in chaplaincy by maintaining membership in the Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education (ACSLHE) or comparable organizations, and by taking advantage of professional development opportunities offered by Jewish organizations Qualifications Required Bachelor's degree Trained in the Jewish tradition and able to facilitate Jewish study, prayer, and gatherings Organizational and pastoral care skills Ability to teach Jewish tenets and provide a welcoming ministry to a diverse student population and the College community Previous professional work and/or volunteer experience, preferably in a Jewish organization and/or working with college-age adults Self-motivation and the ability to work independently, while also appreciating supervision and teamwork A commitment to creating an inclusive, vibrant, and pluralistic Jewish community Ability to effectively engage students at all levels in Jewish life and to serve as a resource in a pluralistic setting Ability to work flexible hours to engage students and attend events Strong oral, written, and non-verbal communication skills An ability to manage logistics and multiple tasks with competing deadlines Creative problem-solving Successful completion of required reference and background checks Preferred Master's degree in Jewish Studies, Rabbinic studies, ministry, or theology 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. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen.) 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. Welcome to Amherst College! We are excited to share our current openings. You are invited to explore the opportunities available and we encourage you to apply for those that are aligned with your skills and experience. Thank you again for your interest in Amherst College Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts—a town of about 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college community includes around 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 54 countries around the world, along with about 1,000 staff and faculty members. The scenic 1,000-acre campus features a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book and Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History , and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium. Amherst College is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. Amherst College does not discriminate in admission, employment, or the administration of its programs and activities based on race, national or ethnic origin, color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, military service, or any other characteristic or class protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Amherst College complies with all relevant state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. If you have any related inquiries, please contact the Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer, Amherst College, P.O. Box 5000, Amherst, MA 01002-5000. 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. Amherst College's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@amherst.edu. Click here for information about Title IX at Amherst. Inquiries may be directed to: Civil Rights and Title IX Coordinator Amherst College 79 S Pleasant Street Suite 120 Amherst, MA 01002 crtixoffice@amherst.edu Amherst.edu/offices/title-ix

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