Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Miami Lakes (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care and counseling to Airmen. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising on ethical issues. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, have leadership experience in religious ministry, and meet specific fitness and citizenship requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Counseling

Ethical advising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

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 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 engaging in 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
• When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

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

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