Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE is hiring a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers and advising on moral and ethical issues. Applicants must hold an accredited degree and have pastoral leadership experience, ensuring the spiritual resilience of service members.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with no convictions or disciplinary actions.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral ministry leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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 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, 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, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned as an officer before age 40; age waivers may be available.

Additional Details

• Personnel Status: Officer*
• Rank will be based on education level and experience upon commissioning.
• 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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