Eastern Orthodox Priest

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Broken Bow (NE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Army & Airforce Exchange Service as a Chaplain, providing spiritual care and counseling to Airmen. This entry-level position involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising on ethical and morale issues. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and have leadership experience in ministry. This role promises a rewarding career serving those in uniform.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• U.S. citizen with Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Commissioned officer by age 40.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on spiritual issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and manage religious programs.

Skills

Spiritual guidance

Counseling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care ministry and counseling to those of faith and those of no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of our Airmen all over the world. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance. They are also advocates for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

1. Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations around the world
2. Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites
3. Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
4. Supervise and manage chapel personnel, operations, and religious ministry programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 120 semester hours. Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, or other faith groups.
• Additional Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser, meet medical and physical fitness standards, have no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor traffic violations), no disciplinary action for unprofessional relationships, or financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse. Must be commissioned by age 40, with age waivers potentially available.
• Personnel Status: Officer. When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education and experience.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration