Military Protestant Chaplain

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

Job summary

Le Army & Airforce Exchange Service - AAFES recherche un aumônier pour gérer les centres spirituels dans les installations militaires. Ce poste, qui nécessite un diplôme et une expérience en ministère pastoral, offre une opportunité pour ceux souhaitant servir les forces armées en tant que leaders spirituels, guidant les militaires sur des questions éthiques et morales.

Qualifications

• Doit être citoyen américain.
• Deux années d'expérience en leadership de ministère religieux.
• Capacité à recevoir une approbation ecclésiastique.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et soutenir des centres spirituels sur des installations militaires.
• Conduire des services de culte et des rites.
• Conseiller les dirigeants sur des questions spirituelles et éthiques.

Skills

Leadership

Conseil pastoral

Connaissance des questions éthiques

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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

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.
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, Other faith groups.
• Additional Qualifications: Must be a U.S. citizen, receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser, meet medical and physical fitness standards, have no convictions by courts-martial or civilian courts (except minor infractions), no disciplinary action for unprofessional relationships, no record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse. Must be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available).

Additional Details

• Personnel Status: Officer (when you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer). Your rank will be based on education level and experience.
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration