Military Muslim Chaplain

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

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Chaplain, providing spiritual guidance and support to Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising leadership on ethical issues. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant pastoral experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet medical/physical standards.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Counseling

Leadership

Religious Guidance

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.

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 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 experience.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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, have no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor traffic violations), no disciplinary action for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse. Must be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available).

Personnel Status

When joining 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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