Protestant Clergy

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

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service seeks a Chaplain to provide pastoral care and counseling to Airmen. This full-time role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising leadership on various moral and ethical issues. Ideal candidates should hold a Master's degree in Divinity and have prior religious ministry leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree with 120 semester hours.
• Master of Divinity or equivalent with at least 72 hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage spiritual centers on military installations worldwide.
• Conduct worship services and advise on moral issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Religious ministry leadership

Spiritual counseling

Ethical advising

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 are also 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

• 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.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Denominations include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups.
• 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 traffic violations).
• Have 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 Information

• Personnel Status: Officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience upon joining the chaplain corps.
• Seniority level: Entry level.
• Employment type: Full-time.
• Job function: Other.
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration.