Military Orthodox Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Hartshorne (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is looking for an Air Force Chaplain to provide pastoral care and support to Airmen globally. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and offering moral and ethical guidance. Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and a Master of Divinity, alongside relevant leadership experience, and will serve as commissioned officers.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with specific ecclesiastical endorsements.
• Ability to meet medical and physical fitness standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious Leadership

Counseling

Moral Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

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 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.
• Additional Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser, meet medical and physical fitness standards, have no disqualifying legal or disciplinary record, and be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available).

Additional Details

• Personnel Status: Officer. Upon joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Rank will be based 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