Military Orthodox Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Litchfield (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES seeks a Chaplain to provide pastoral care, support spiritual resilience, and offer guidance on moral and ethical issues. This full-time role manages spiritual centers, conducts services, and supervises program operations. Applicants must possess relevant theological qualifications and leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 120 semester hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience is required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and advise on spiritual and moral issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and manage religious ministry programs.

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Spiritual Guidance

Advising Leadership

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 worldwide. As spiritual leaders, chaplains are relied upon for faith and personal guidance. They also serve as advocates for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities

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

• Required Education: 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.
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Faith Groups: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Other faith groups.
• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Endorsement: Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Standards: Meet medical and physical fitness standards; no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor traffic violations); no disciplinary actions related to unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Age: 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 depends on education and experience.

Additional Information

• 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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