Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Gaithersburg (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care across military installations. This entry-level full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and pastoral experience, with a focus on supporting Airmen's faith and well-being. The Chaplain will manage spiritual centers, conduct religious services, and advise on ethical issues, making it a fulfilling role for those invested in spiritual resilience.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and receive Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious ministry leadership

Counseling

Ethical advising

Spiritual guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

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Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout the course of 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

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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 40 years of age, age waivers may be available

• Personnel Status: Officer

When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration

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