Military Orthodox Chaplain

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service is seeking a dedicated Air Force Chaplain to provide pastoral care and support spiritual resilience for Airmen. This is a full-time, entry-level position requiring a bachelor's degree, a master's in divinity, and significant leadership experience in religious ministry. The chaplain will lead worship services, offer ethical guidance, and oversee chapel operations, contributing to the well-being of military personnel.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on quality-of-life issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and religious programs.

Skills

Religious ministry leadership

Counseling

Spiritual guidance

Ethical advising

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent

Job description

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 around the world. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance. They are also advocates 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 worldwide.
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 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 leadership experience: Two years.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, or 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 or financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available).

Additional Information

• Personnel Status: Officer. Your rank will be based on education and experience upon commissioning.
• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Other.
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration.

This job is active and accepting applications.