Eastern Orthodox Priest

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a dedicated Chaplain to provide pastoral care and support for Airmen. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising leadership on moral and ethical matters. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and two years of leadership experience in religious ministry, alongside other specific qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet medical standards.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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.

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

CAREER TASKS

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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 Requirement: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience
• Denominations:
  • Christian Protestant
  • Muslim
  • Jewish
  • Orthodox Christian
  • Roman Catholic
  • Other faith groups
• Qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser
  • Meet medical and physical fitness standards
  • No convictions by courts-martial or by civilian courts (except for minor traffic violations or similar infractions)
  • No disciplinary action for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship
  • No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
  • Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available
• Officer:
  When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.