Military Catholic Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Village of South Corning (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military organization is seeking an entry-level Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support to Airmen. You will manage spiritual centers, conduct worship services, and advise leadership on ethical and moral issues. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant ministry experience, offering a unique opportunity for those committed to serving others within the armed forces.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet fitness standards.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement needed from recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers worldwide.
• Conduct worship services and advise on ethical issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and religious programs.

Skills

Leadership

Ethical Guidance

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological 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 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 worldwide
• 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. A 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: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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, have no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor infractions), no disciplinary action for unprofessional relationships, no record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse, and 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 depend on education and experience.

Additional Details

• 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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