Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Hawley (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

L'ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE recherche un chapelain pour soutenir la résilience spirituelle des membres des forces armées. Ce poste implique la gestion des centres spirituels, la direction de services de culte et des conseils sur des questions morales et éthiques. Les candidats doivent avoir un baccalauréat et une expérience en ministère religieux.

Qualifications

• Baccalauréat d'une institution accréditée avec un minimum de 120 heures de semestre.
• Expérience de deux ans en leadership ministériel religieux.
• Recevoir un parrainage ecclésiastique d'un endosseur reconnu par le DoD.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et soutenir les centres spirituels sur les bases militaires.
• Conduire des services de culte et liturgies.
• Adviser les dirigeants sur les questions spirituelles et éthiques.

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Counseling

Ethical Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent degree

Job description

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

Responsibilities

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

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 Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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 traffic violations)
• 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

When you join 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

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