Protestant Clergy

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Village of Greenport (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES is looking for a dedicated Chaplain to provide spiritual support to Airmen worldwide. This role involves managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and offering guidance on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues. A bachelor’s degree and significant ministry experience are required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Must receive an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a DoD-recognized endorser.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and meet medical/fitness standards.

Responsibilities

• Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations globally.
• Conducting worship services and advising leadership on spiritual issues.
• Supervising chapel personnel and managing religious programs.

Skills

Religious Counseling

Moral Guidance

Spiritual Leadership

Ethical Advisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than the various situations Airmen face throughout their service. Providing pastoral care and counseling to individuals of faith and no faith, Air Force chaplains are religious ministry professionals who support the spiritual resilience of Airmen worldwide. As spiritual leaders, they are relied upon for faith and personal guidance, and also serve as advocates for Airmen, consulting with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

Responsibilities include:

1. Managing and supporting spiritual centers on military installations globally
2. Conducting worship services, liturgies, and rites
3. Advising leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale, and quality-of-life issues
4. Supervising and managing chapel personnel, operations, and religious programs

Qualifications, Education, and Training:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with at least 120 semester hours; Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree with no less than 72 hours from an accredited institution
• Pastoral Ministry Experience: At least two years of religious ministry leadership
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Must 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)
• No disciplinary actions 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.

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, Government Administration

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