Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Gruetli-Laager (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a full-time Air Force Chaplain responsible for providing pastoral care, conducting worship services, and advising leadership on moral and quality-of-life issues. This entry-level position is ideal for someone with a Bachelor’s degree and pastoral experience, aiming to support the spiritual resilience of Airmen globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
• Minimum of two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations worldwide.
• Conducting worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advising leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Spiritual Guidance

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 worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and they also advocate for our Airmen by consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
2. Conducting worship services, liturgies, and rites
3. Advising leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
4. Supervising and managing chapel personnel, operations, and religious ministry programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours. A Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Minimum of two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, or other faith groups.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must 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).
• Have no disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Personnel Status

When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on your 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