Military Orthodox Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Lexington (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE (AAFES) is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care to Airmen and support their spiritual resilience. This entry-level officer role includes managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising on ethical issues. You will play a critical role in fostering the spiritual well-being of service members.

Qualifications

• Two years of leadership in religious ministry.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations globally.
• Conducting worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advising leadership on spiritual, religious, and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership in religious ministry

Moral and ethical guidance

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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. Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations globally.
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:

• 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.
• Religious Ministry Experience: Two years of leadership in religious ministry.
• 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 relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Personnel Status: Officer

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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