Military Orthodox Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service (AAFES) seeks an Air Force chaplain to provide pastoral care and support the spiritual resilience of Airmen. This full-time role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising leadership on key moral and ethical issues. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's and a Master of Divinity degree, demonstrating both leadership and counseling skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 120 semester hours from an accredited institution.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent with no less than 72 hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Spiritual Guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

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

Responsibilities include:

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

• 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
• 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
• 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

Additional details:

• Personnel status: Officer
• 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