Military Catholic Chaplain

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

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE seeks a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual support to Airmen globally. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising on moral and ethical issues. An entry-level position requiring robust religious education and leadership experience, this role offers the opportunity to impact the well-being of military personnel.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity or equivalent.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet physical and medical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on ethical/moral issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and manage religious ministry programs.

Skills

Pastoral Ministry Leadership

Spiritual Guidance

Ethical Advising

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master of Divinity

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 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 at least 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, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Age limit: Must be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Additional Information

• Personnel Status: Officer. Upon joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education and experience.
• 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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