Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Town of Granby (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Military Catholic Chaplain, where you'll provide essential spiritual support to Airmen. This full-time role requires a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity, alongside experience in pastoral ministry. As a commissioned officer, you'll manage spiritual centers and offer valuable guidance on ethical and moral issues.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious leadership

Pastoral care

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the Military Catholic Chaplain role at ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES.

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 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 Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

The responsibilities include:

• Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
• Conducting worship services, liturgies, and rites
• Advising leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
• 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 include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups.

Additional Requirements:

• 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, with rank based on education and experience.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

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

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