Military Orthodox Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE as a Military Orthodox Chaplain, providing essential pastoral care and counseling to Airmen. This entry-level role involves managing spiritual centers and advising leadership on moral and ethical matters, requiring a Bachelor’s and a Master of Divinity. Make an impactful difference in the lives of servicemen and women worldwide.

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's degree and Master of Divinity from accredited institutions.
• Two years of leadership experience in religious ministry.
• Must be U.S. citizen and meet military commissioning standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

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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.

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations around the world
• 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 ministry programs

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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 Requirement: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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 convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor infractions), no disciplinary action for unprofessional or inappropriate relationships, no record of disciplinary action for 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 be based on education level 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

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