56M Chaplain Assistant

DC Army National Guard; United States; On-site; USD 9,100 - 11,375; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Montgomery GI Bill

Federal and State tuition assistance

Retirement benefits for part-time service

Low-cost life insurance

401(k)-type savings plan

Student Loan Repayment Program

Health care benefits

VA home loans

Bonuses if applicable

Job summary

The DC Army National Guard is seeking a Chaplain Assistant to provide vital support to Army National Guard Chaplains. You will assist the Unit Ministry Team with programs and worship services, coordinate activities, maintain security of facilities, and support readiness programs.

Position requires military enlistment, must be at least a junior in high school or possess a GED, and be between the ages of 17 and 35. Comprehensive training and various benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate.
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35.
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate communication equipment and digital reporting systems.
• Assist in planning religious support operations and deployments.
• Maintain reports, files, and administrative data for religious operations.
• Conduct specialized peer counseling for combat stress casualties.

Skills

Interest in organization and keeping accurate records

Experience operating typewriters, computers, and other office machines

Ability to organize and plan

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Job Description

A Chaplain Assistant provides vital support to Army National Guard Chaplains, who provide spiritual guidance and support to Soldiers. As a Chaplain Assistant you will primarily assist the Unit Ministry Team with programs and worship services. Specific duties include coordinating Unit Ministry Team activities; maintaining physical security of Unit Ministry Team facilities and equipment; safeguarding privileged communications and offerings; arranging religious retreats and memorial ceremonies; supporting the Unit Ministry Team readiness program; and sustaining Chaplain vestments and religious items.

Job Duties

• Operate communication equipment and digital reporting systems
• Assist in planning religious support operations and deployments
• Maintain reports, files, and administrative data for religious operations
• Conduct specialized peer counseling for combat stress casualties

Helpful Skills

• Interest in organization and keeping accurate records
• Experience operating typewriters, computers, and other office machines
• Ability to organize and plan

Job training for Chaplains Assistants requires 10 weeks of Basic Training to master basic Soldiering skills, followed by seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training to learn the roles and responsibilities of Army Chaplains, as well as religious history and background.

Benefits

• Paid training
• A monthly paycheck
• Montgomery GI Bill
• Federal and State tuition assistance
• Retirement benefits for part-time service
• Low-cost life insurance (up to $400,000 in coverage)
• 401(k)-type savings plan
• Student Loan Repayment Program (up to $50,000, for existing loans)
• Health care benefits available
• VA home loans
• Bonuses, if applicable
• Most non-prior service candidates will earn between $200 and $250 per drill weekend, subject to change

Requirements

• Military enlistment in the Army National Guard
• Must be at least a junior in high school, or have a high school diploma or a GED certificate
• Must be between the ages of 17 and 35
• Must be able to pass a physical exam and meet legal and moral standards
• Must meet citizenship requirements