Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service seeks a dedicated chaplain to provide pastoral care and support our Airmen worldwide. This full-time role entails managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising leadership on moral and ethical issues. Applicants should have a Master of Divinity and relevant experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise leadership on various issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Leadership

Counseling

Education

Master of Divinity

Bachelor’s 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.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Denominations: 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 or inappropriate relationships.
• No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Personnel Status

• Officer: When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration