Military Muslim Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Belding (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE is seeking an Air Force Chaplain to provide essential pastoral care and support to Airmen worldwide. As a spiritual leader, you will manage spiritual centers, conduct religious services, and offer ethical consultation. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree, a Master of Divinity, and pastoral ministry experience. Your contributions will enhance the spiritual resilience of Airmen while consulting on moral and quality-of-life concerns.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

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.

Skills

Pastoral Leadership

Ethical Consultation

Crisis Counseling

Spiritual Resilience Support

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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 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 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, or 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.
• No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• 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 be based on education level and experience.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration