Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Spencer (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES is hiring a Chaplain to provide spiritual support and leadership. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and guiding personnel on ethical issues. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's and Master's degree, possess relevant leadership experience, and meet specific military requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees required.
• Two years of leadership experience in religious ministry.
• Commissioned officer by age 40 with possible waivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage spiritual centers globally.
• Conduct worship services and rites.
• Advise leadership on quality-of-life issues.

Skills

Religious ministry leadership

Pastoral care

Spiritual guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the situations Airmen face during their service. Providing pastoral care and counseling to individuals of faith and no faith, Air Force chaplains support the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, they are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and also serve as advocates for Airmen, consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

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
• Have no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor infractions)
• No disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Personnel Status: Officer

Joining the chaplain corps involves commissioning as an officer, 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

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