Military Muslim Chaplain

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

Job summary

Join the ranks of the Air Force as a chaplain, providing vital pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Airmen worldwide. In this full-time role, you will lead worship services, manage spiritual centers, and work closely with leadership to address moral and ethical issues. This unique opportunity requires strong educational qualifications and demonstrated pastoral experience, making a significant impact on the spiritual resilience of our military community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited institution with 120 semester hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser necessary.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations worldwide.
• Conducting worship services, advising leadership on moral and ethical issues.
• Supervising chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Spiritual Leadership

Advisory Skills

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 include:

1. Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations around the world
2. Conducting worship services, liturgies, and rites
3. Advising leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
4. Supervising and managing 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 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.
• Have 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.

Personnel Status

When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education level and experience.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration