JR[contact details available in the full listing]
Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)
Williams College seeks a student-centered, collaborative, and
highly motivated individual to serve as the
Protestant
Fellow in the Chaplains' Office. This is a part-time position
that will provide the successful candidate an opportunity to learn
about and engage in campus ministry at a residential, liberal arts
college.
The Chaplains' Office oversees and guides spiritual and religious
life at Williams College. Supervised by the Director of Catholic
Life & Christian Partnerships, the Fellow will work with
Protestant Christian students to build and nurture student-led
religious and spiritual communities on campus, connect students
with spiritual and religious resources within Williamstown, and
provide logistical support for larger College events such as
Lessons and Carols.
The Fellow will be a valued member of the Chaplains' Office team,
regularly attending Chaplains' Office staff meetings and
participating in occasional gatherings with student-facing staff
members from other departments. Meeting with students 1:1, in small
groups, and through more formal events and programming, the Fellow
will join in the work of the Office to offer timely, sensitive, and
appropriate pastoral and spiritual care.
This is a two-year, renewable position. The Fellow is expected to
work 12 hours per week, including some nights and weekends, for 10
months of the academic year (occasional day travel and overnight
travel will be likely). This position is not eligible for remote or
hybrid work.
Responsibilities:
- In collaboration with the Director of Catholic Life &
Christian Partnerships:
- Provide spiritual care to Protestant students
Identify spiritual and religious needs of Protestant
students
Develop programming to support the needs of Protestant
students
Meet with local Protestant clergy to steward
relationships
Lead retreats on and off-campus
- On their own, supervised by the Director of Catholic Life &
Christian Partnerships:
- Advise Protestant student leaders
- Communicate with broader Protestant student community through
regular newsletter
- Meet 1:1 with volunteer(s) who support Protestant Registered
Student Organizations (RSOs)
- Participate in Ecumenical, Interfaith, and multi-religious
programming (including evenings and weekends)
- Manage Lessons & Carols and other College events
Qualifications:
- Required:
- A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience is
required.
- A Master's degree or equivalent is required. If a candidate
does not have a Master's degree in a related field or equivalent,
they may still be a strong candidate if they have more than three
years of leadership experience in their denomination, church, or
worship community.
- A valid Driver's License
- Preferred:
- Experience advising students and familiarity with College
chaplaincy or campus ministry settings are all desirable, but not
required
- At least one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
A cover letter is
required for your application to be
considered; please submit a cover letter in a separate document in
your application.
Application review will begin on
September 14, 2026. Pay
range is from $24-$27/hour, commensurate with experience.
Please visit
https://careers.williams.edu/
to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of
background information submitted by the applicant, including the
completion of a criminal record check, and education when
applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and
conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state
law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national
origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military
service.
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.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination,
Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive
community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and
thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons
with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If
reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job
application or interview process please feel free to contact us via
phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at
hr@williams.edu.
To apply, visit https://wd5.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/williamscollege/External_Career_Site/job/Williamstown-MA-Main-Campus/Protestant-Fellow_JR10000001450.
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