Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Glenwood (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Military Catholic Chaplain, providing essential pastoral care and counseling to Airmen. The role involves managing spiritual centers and supporting personnel through ethical guidance and religious services. Candidates must possess degrees in theology and demonstrate leadership in a religious context.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Pastoral Counseling

Spiritual Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

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

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 worldwide. 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 civilian courts (except minor traffic violations or similar infractions).

No disciplinary action for unprofessional or inappropriate relationships.

No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.

Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

• Personnel Status Officer*
• When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education level and experience.

Additional Details

• 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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