Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service seeks a compassionate and dedicated Chaplain to support the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, leading worship services, and advising on ethical issues. This entry-level, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to guide and inspire military personnel in their spiritual journeys.

Qualifications

• Required to have a Bachelor's degree with 120 semester hours.
• Master's or equivalent theological degree is necessary.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral Ministry Experience

Religious Counseling

Leadership

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 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.

• 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 Experience: 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 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