Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Seaside Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military organization is seeking an Air Force chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising leadership on ethical and quality-of-life issues. Candidates should hold a relevant degree and possess strong leadership and counseling skills. A commitment to serving various faith groups is essential.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Meet medical and physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Counseling

Spiritual Guidance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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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