Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Saint Bonifacius (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking an Air Force chaplain to provide pastoral care and support spiritual resilience in military settings. Responsibilities include conducting worship services, advising leadership on ethical matters, and managing spiritual programs. Candidates should possess relevant educational qualifications and experience in religious leadership.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on ethical issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Religious Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout the course of 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

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
• 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

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 at least 72 hours from an accredited institution
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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
• No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Additional Information

• Personnel Status: Officer — upon joining, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank depends on education and experience.

Job Details

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