Military Protestant Chaplain

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

Job summary

An opportunity exists for a chaplain to join the Army & Airforce Exchange Service, providing essential pastoral care and spiritual guidance to Airmen. Candidates must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree, a Master of Divinity, and prior leadership experience in religious ministry. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers and conducting various religious services, ensuring support for spiritual resilience across military installations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with minimum 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent with no less than 72 hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Leadership

Counseling

Pastoral Care

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

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 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

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
• 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
• No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available)

Additional Information

• Personnel Status: Officer
• Rank will be based on education level and experience upon commissioning

Job Details

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