Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; South Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force is seeking a chaplain to provide pastoral care and support to Airmen while managing spiritual centers and advising leadership on ethical and quality-of-life issues. This full-time position offers an opportunity to serve as a spiritual leader in military installations worldwide, requiring strong educational background and leadership experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with 120 semester hours.
• Two years of leadership experience in religious ministry.
• 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 moral issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and manage religious ministry programs.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Ethical advising

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 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 are also advocates 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
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution
• Religious Ministry Experience: Two years of leadership in religious ministry
• 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 action for unprofessional or inappropriate relationships or financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Additional Information

• Personnel Status: Officer
• Rank: Based on education and experience upon commissioning
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration