Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Ingram (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling. This full-time position involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising on moral and ethical issues. Candidates must hold a relevant degree and possess leadership experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, and moral issues.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Pastoral Care

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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 Requirement: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience
• 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 relationships, 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 be based 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