Military Orthodox Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service seeks a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and ethical guidance to Airmen. This full-time role requires a Bachelor's degree and a Master of Divinity with experience in religious ministry. The Chaplain will manage spiritual centers, lead worship services, and consult on quality-of-life issues, promoting the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. This entry-level officer position offers a unique opportunity for spiritual leadership.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must have a valid Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Commissioned by age 40; waivers may be available.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on moral and ethical issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Ethical Guidance

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
• 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

Qualifications, Education, and Training

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 120 semester hours from an accredited institution. 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

• Additional Requirements: 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 infractions), no disciplinary actions for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse. Must be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Personnel Status

• Officer: When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education and experience.

Additional Details

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