Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; South Holland (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Le Service d’échange de l’armée et de l’air recherche un aumônier pour fournir un soutien spirituel aux militaires. Ce poste comprend la gestion des centres spirituels, la conduite de services et le conseil au leadership. Les candidats doivent posséder un diplôme de baccalauréat et un diplôme de divinité, avec une expérience en ministère religieux.

Qualifications

• Baccalauréat requis, avec diplôme de théologie ou similaire.
• Deux ans d'expérience en ministère religieux.
• Doit être citoyen américain.

Responsibilities

• Gérer des centres spirituels sur des installations militaires.
• Conduire des services de culte et des rites.
• Conseiller les dirigeants sur les questions spirituelles et éthiques.

Skills

Leadership

Advisory skills

Pastoral care

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the situations Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care and counseling to individuals of faith and no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals supporting the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, they offer faith and personal guidance, advocate for Airmen, and advise leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations globally
• Conducting worship services, liturgies, and rites
• Advising leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
• Supervising and managing chapel personnel, operations, and religious programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• 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
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience
• Denominations include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and 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 relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Personnel Status

• Officer status upon joining the chaplain corps, with rank 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