Military Orthodox Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Hebron (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Airmen. This full-time role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising leadership on critical spiritual and ethical matters. Candidates should have relevant degrees and experience in religious leadership across various denominations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and rites.
• Advise on spiritual, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Skills

Religious ministry leadership

Counseling

Ethical advising

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the 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, and they also advocate for our Airmen, consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
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 programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training:

• 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
• 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 relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Commissioned as an officer when joining the chaplain corps; rank based on education and experience

Additional Details

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

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