Military Muslim Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a full-time Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Airmen and their families. The role involves managing spiritual centers and conducting worship services. Candidates must possess relevant qualifications, including a Master's degree in Divinity and substantial ministry experience. This position emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership and personal integrity.

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership experience in religious ministry.
• Must receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Be commissioned by age 40.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Pastoral care

Counseling

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 also advocate for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities include:

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 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
• Religious Ministry Experience: Two years of leadership experience in religious ministry
• Denominations include 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 actions for unprofessional relationships, 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. 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, and Government Administration