Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Chaplain to support the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. This role includes managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising military leadership on ethical and quality-of-life issues. Ideal candidates will have relevant theological education and experience, as well as a deep commitment to providing pastoral care to diverse faith groups.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must have Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Spiritual leadership

Advising on ethical issues

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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 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. A 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.
• Have 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.

Additional Details

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