Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Taylor Mill (KY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military service provider seeks a Military Catholic Chaplain to provide pastoral care and guidance to Airmen. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship, and advising on moral and quality-of-life issues. Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Divinity or equivalent, coupled with relevant ministry experience.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Receive Ecclesiastical Endorsement from recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Ethical Consultation

Counseling

Spiritual Guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

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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 who support the spiritual resilience of our Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and they also advocate for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations around the world
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites
• Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
• Supervise and manage chapel personnel, operations, and religious ministry programs

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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 Requirement: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience

Denominations include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups.

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

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration