Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Saint John (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks qualified Chaplains to provide spiritual resilience to Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising leadership on ethical matters. Candidates must have a relevant degree and pastoral experience, along with the ability to meet medical standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral Care

Ethical Guidance

Leadership

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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

1. Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide.
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 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, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Personnel Status

• Officer: When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education and experience.

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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