Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Mill Valley (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking an Air Force Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising on moral issues. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's degree in divinity with leadership experience in religious ministry, and will be commissioned as an officer upon joining. This full-time position offers entry-level seniority in a rewarding environment focused on the well-being of Airmen.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must have ecclesiastical endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Must meet medical and physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Ethical Advising

Spiritual Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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 are also advocates for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities include:

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 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, 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.
• No convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor traffic violations).
• No disciplinary action for unprofessional or inappropriate relationships, 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.

Additional Information:

• 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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