THIS POSITION IS A FULL TIME SEASONAL FROM 3/29/21 - 12/30/21 HOWEVER, WE ARE WILLING TO MAKE THIS A PART TIME SEASONAL POSITION WITH CERTAIN GUIDELINES.
The Chaplain serves the guests and hosts of SDC with a goal of impacting their spiritual well-being, ministering to their needs and providing them with encouragement. Other duties may be assigned by management at their discretion at any time.
- Provide spiritual support through daily interactions with guests and hosts at Silver Dollar City
- Develop, lead, and implement non-denominational Sunday church services for guests and hosts in the Wilderness Church during the operating season season including special event services.
- Communicate with hosts through a regularly scheduled column in the What’s Happening newsletter
- Minister to hosts in need of comfort due to illness or passing of loved ones through outreach which may include hospital visits and funeral visitations and services.
- Provide encouragement to hosts with life and spiritual issues as able, and act as a bridge to care by referring to professional counselors or other professional assistance as needed or required
- Teach New Hire Orientation class (Welcome University) for new hosts.
- Provide support for HR functions, with an emphasis on host engagement.
- Follow up with all newly hired frontline hosts at predetermined intervals to see how they are acclimating to their position.
BENEFITS OFFERED
- Free admission to Herschend Family Entertainment theme parks and water parks
- Complimentary Silver Dollar City Attractions tickets to share with your favorite people
- Access to a low-cost health clinic, which features a full-service doctor’s office
- Free or reduced admission to many local shows and attractions, plus other local discounts
- Discounts on food, merchandise and lodging at Herschend Family Entertainment properties
- Eligible full-time employees also receive health insurance, profit sharing and 401(k)
Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans
Required Skills
COMPETENCY: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
- Maintaining strict confidentiality with privileged information. Demonstrates discernment and sound judgement.
- Demonstrates servant leader attributes by being; patient, kind, humble, respectful, selfless, forgiving, honest and committed.
- Demonstrates genuine friendliness and caring.
- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations. Listens and seeks clarification. Does not engage in gossip. Demonstrates enthusiasm and positivity.
- Remains self-motivated, self-supervising and self- disciplined. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views. Gives and welcomes feedback.
- Demonstrates a willingness to constantly improve. Adapts to changes easily.
- Keeps commitments.
- Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
- Demonstrates sensitivity to the needs of our hosts and/or guests.
- Demonstrates a sense of urgency to get things done.
- Observes safety and security procedures. Reports potentially unsafe conditions as trained.
Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. MUST WEAR A FACIAL MASK AT ALL TIMES.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Must be ordained minister recognized by the state of Missouri.
- College degree in Biblical studies from an accredited college or university preferred.
- Minimum of 2-3 years ministerial experience required.
- Minimum of 2-3 years in a secular workplace environment required.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: Able to speak, read and write English. Ability to read and interpret documents such as desk procedures and policy manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of hosts and guests.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
COMPUTER SKILLS: Knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office required.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES: Must maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Missouri Class E Driver's License or resident state equivalent.