Protestant Clergy

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army & Airforce Exchange Service seeks a Chaplain to provide spiritual care and support for Airmen. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting worship, and advising leadership. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree, a Master of Divinity, and relevant ministry experience. This is a full-time, entry-level officer position, contributing to the moral and ethical framework of military operations.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Must receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Pastoral Care

Ministry Leadership

Spiritual Guidance

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 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 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.
• 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 or similar infractions).
• 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.

Personnel Status: Officer. When joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend 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

This job is active and accepting applications.