Military Muslim Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Village of Northport (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling to Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers and advising on ethical and moral issues. Candidates must hold relevant degrees and experience in religious ministry. Full-time role with entry-level seniority.

Qualifications

• Degree in Theology and pastoral ministry leadership experience required.
• Must have an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• U.S. citizen with no convictions and meet physical standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Ethical 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 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 worldwide
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 at least 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
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available

Additional Details

• Personnel Status: Officer — commissioned as an officer upon joining, with rank based on education and experience
• 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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