Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service seeks an Air Force Chaplain. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship, and advising leadership on various issues. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, pastoral experience, and commitment to serving diverse faith groups.

Qualifications

• Requires U.S. citizenship and Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Two years of pastoral ministry experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise leadership on moral issues.

Skills

Leadership

Ethical Guidance

Counseling

Spiritual Resilience Support

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the 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 supporting the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and they also serve as advocates for Airmen, consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities include:

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

Qualifications, Education, and Training:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours. A 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, or 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 traffic violations).
• No disciplinary action for unprofessional or inappropriate relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned before age 40; age waivers may be available.

Personnel Status: Officer

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

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