Military Muslim Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Lewistown (Mifflin County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual leadership and pastoral care to Airmen. The role involves managing spiritual operations, conducting worship services, and advising on moral and ethical issues. Candidates should hold relevant degrees and have leadership experience in religious ministry.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with relevant endorsements.
• Meets medical and physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious ministry leadership

Ethical and moral advisory

Pastoral care

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

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations globally
• 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 programs

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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 at least 72 hours from an accredited institution

• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership

• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Other faith groups

• Qualifications: 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

Additional Information

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

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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