Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; City of Glens Falls (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious organization as a Military Catholic Chaplain, providing essential spiritual support to Airmen. This full-time role involves managing spiritual centers, leading services, and offering ethical guidance to enhance the moral fabric of military life. Ideal candidates will have significant theological education and experience in ministry leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and Master of Divinity required.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with necessary endorsements.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral care

Counseling

Advocacy

Ethical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Military Catholic Chaplain role at ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES.

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the 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 support the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and they also advocate for Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites
• Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, and morale issues
• Supervise chapel personnel, operations, and religious programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience
• Denominations include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups
• 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 civilian courts (except minor infractions)
• No disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships or financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available)

Additional Details

• Personnel status: Officer
• Rank based on education and experience

Job Information

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

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