Military Protestant Chaplain

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

Job summary

A leading organization seeks a Religious Ministry professional to support the spiritual needs of Airmen. The role includes managing spiritual centers, providing guidance, and conducting worship services, with educational and leadership experience prerequisites. This full-time position encourages candidates from diverse faith backgrounds to apply.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience is required.
• Receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Must meet medical and fitness standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Spiritual Guidance

Ethical Advisement

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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 advocate 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.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse.
• Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

Additional Details

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