Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Somerton (AZ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance across military installations. This full-time position requires a bachelor's degree and pastoral experience. The chaplain will manage spiritual centers, conduct services, and advise on ethical matters, contributing significantly to the morale and resilience of Airmen.

Qualifications

• Required to have two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Ethical Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

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.

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 at least 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

• 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 actions 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*

• Rank based on education level 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

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