From the Office of:

Chairman of Priest Selection Committee
Hindu Temple of Central Arkansas(HTCAR)
14101 Dineen Dr.,
Little Rock, AR 72206

Job Posting for HTCAR Hindu Priest:

HTCAR is looking for two(2) full-time Hindu Priest with following job requirements.

Hindu Priest Job Requirements:

HTCAR invites potential applicants for two full‐time Hindu Priest to meet community’s devotional and spiritual needs.

Two positions will be filled:

  •  One(1) Shaiva Agama Priest (preferably multilingual – English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada )
  •  One(1) Vaishnava Vaikanasa Agama Priest (preferably multilingual – English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Kannada )

Hindu Priest Job Duties

  • Required to perform daily vedic rituals / ceremonies and other priestly duties as approved by HTCAR, at the temple premises and at off‐site devotee locations as appropriate
  • Willing to work a rotating schedule
  • The Hindu Priest job duties shall comply with accepted Hindu customs and traditions

Hindu Priest Educational Qualification requirements

  • Preferably trained in TTD Patashala and/or qualified as a Hindu priest in performing Shodasha Upachara Karmas including Apara karma in the appropriate Sutra, with certification from a known university, Hindu Religious Organization or any Indian Government (including State Government), or other qualified authority
  • Well versed in Vedic rituals and chanting
  • Ability to convers in English and multi‐lingual in Indian Languages- Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and/or Hindi
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills to work with other priests, devotees, temple staff and management
  • Ability to teach Veda mantras, stotras / slokas and their meanings to devotees is desirable
  • Ability to lead Bhajans, chant Stotras and group spiritual activities is desirable.
  • Broader understanding of traditional Hindu rituals and festivals in various regions of India is desirable
  • Collegiate education with an undergraduate degree is preferable
  • Basic knowledge in computer software applications (word, excel, email) is desirable
  • Trained and well‐versed in one of the many branches of Vaikanasa (for Vishnu-side priest position) and Shaiva Agamam (for Shiva-side priest position)
  • Certificate in Agama Pravara, Vara or Pravesa, from recognized Government University

Hindu Priest Work Experience Requirements

  • Served as resident priest in Hindu Temples preferably at least five (5) years of work experience in India or overseas
  • Demonstrated experience to perform services in both Vishnu and Shiva parivarams. The temple has installed and Consecrated sanctums for Lord Venkateswara, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Andal, Lord Narasimha, Lord Anjaneya, Lord Krishna, Lord Rama, Lord Ayappa, Lord Ganesha, Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvathi, Lord Muruga, Lord Navagraha’s, Lord KalaBhairava, Goddess Vishnu Durga, Goddess Saraswathi as well as Utsava Murthis.
  • Willing to work within a reasonable amount of time (5 years minimum) after acceptance and signing the offer letter /of the employment contract and fully co‐operate in the Visa application process as necessary.
  • Multiple years of experience in independently organizing major festivals or celebrations (such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Shivarathiri, Janmashatami, Ramanavami, Skanda Shasthi, Satyanarayan Pooja, Kalyanautsavas, homas, vratams, pratisthas, brahmotsava, pavitrotsava, spiritual lectures, satsangs, etc.) is desirable
  • Experience in Alankaram (During Bramothsavam, Navarathri and Maha Sivarathri and major festival times) is required
  • Multiple years of work experience in USA temples is preferred
  • Ability to drive car and to travel independently is preferable

Immigration Status

R1‐Visa holders, US Permanent Residents, and US Citizens are preferred. However, HTCAR is willing to sponsor US R1 visa for the selected candidate.

Employment:

Initial employment will be offered for a one year probationary period.  After probationary period it would be extended every two years.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience.

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