Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Inver Grove Heights (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in military support is seeking an Air Force Chaplain to provide pastoral care and leadership. The role entails managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising on moral issues. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and relevant religious ministry experience, ensuring support for the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. This is a full-time position for candidates passionate about spiritual guidance and community service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master of Divinity preferred.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• U.S. citizenship and Ecclesiastical Endorsement needed.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Ethical and Moral Guidance

Supervision

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 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

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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