Military Protestant Chaplain

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; West Point (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading military organization is seeking an Air Force Chaplain to provide spiritual resilience among Airmen. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising leadership on ethical and quality-of-life issues. Candidates should possess a Master's in Divinity and relevant pastoral experience.

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, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Skills

Pastoral Counseling

Spiritual Leadership

Community Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master of Divinity

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 serve as 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 globally
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 a minimum of 120 semester hours
• Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with at least 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
• No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available)

Additional details:

• Personnel Status: Officer
• Rank based on education and experience

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care
• Non-profit Organizations
• Government Administration