Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES seeks an Entry Level Chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling to support the spiritual resilience of Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising on moral and ethical matters. Qualified candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree and a Master's in theology, along with leadership experience in ministry.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Ethical Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than 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

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 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
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Endorsement: Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards
• No convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor infractions)
• No disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Age: 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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