Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Springtown (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE is seeking an Air Force Chaplain to provide spiritual care and advocate for Airmen's moral and ethical needs. This full-time position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Master's of Divinity. The role involves managing spiritual centers and counseling service members in various religious contexts, ensuring their well-being through spiritual resilience support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree in theology preferred.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on spiritual issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and manage religious programs.

Skills

Leadership

Religious Counseling

Ethical Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

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 also advocate 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 worldwide
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 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 at least 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
• No convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor traffic violations)
• No disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available)

Additional Information

• Personnel Status: Officer — commissioned as an officer upon joining the chaplain corps. Rank depends 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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