Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Air Force is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chaplain. This role involves providing pastoral care, conducting services, and advising on spiritual matters. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree, a Master's in Divinity, and at least two years of ministry experience. This position is vital for supporting the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent with 72 hours from an accredited institution.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual, ethical, and morale issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Ethics

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the 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. They also advocate for our Airmen and consult 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

• Required Education: 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.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: 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.
• 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 or financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Personnel Status: Officer

Joining the chaplain corps means being commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on your education level and experience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration