Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Lake Bluff (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force seeks an entry-level Chaplain to provide pastoral care and support to Airmen. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship, and offering ethical advisement. A Bachelor's and a Master's degree in theology are required, along with leadership experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's and Master's degrees in relevant fields.
• Must have two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• U.S. citizenship and specific endorsements are required.

Responsibilities

• Managerial role in spiritual centers at military installations.
• Conducts worship services and advises leadership on moral issues.
• Supervises chapel personnel and manages religious programs.

Skills

Religious Leadership

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Ethical Advisement

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the situations our Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care and counseling to those of faith and no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals supporting the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and they also advocate for Airmen, 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 programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience
• Denominations include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• 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 infractions)
• 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: Officer

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration