Military Jewish Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Carbondale (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force is seeking Chaplains to provide pastoral care and spiritual support for Airmen across the globe. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity, along with two years of leadership experience in religious ministry. Chaplains will lead worship services, manage spiritual centers, and advise on quality-of-life issues, playing a vital role in the moral and ethical guidance of our service members.

Qualifications

• Required education includes a Bachelor's degree and a Master's in Divinity.
• Two years of leadership experience in religious ministry required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet medical standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral Ministry Experience

Spiritual Guidance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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

• 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

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
• 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
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Additional Information

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

Job 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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