Protestant Clergy

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

Job summary

Un poste de chaplain est ouvert pour l'ARMEE ET L'AEROPORTE DES FORCES ARMÉES, avec des responsabilités de direction spirituelle, de gestion des centres religieux, et de conseil moral et éthique auprès des commandants. Le candidat devra être diplômé et avoir une expérience pratique en ministère religieux, ainsi qu'obtenir les accréditations appropriées.

Qualifications

• Deux ans d'expérience en leadership de ministère religieux.
• Doit être citoyen américain et recevoir une recommandation ecclésiastique.
• Doit respecter les normes médicales et de condition physique.

Responsibilities

• Gérer et soutenir des centres spirituels sur les installations militaires.
• Conseiller la direction sur des questions éthiques et morales.
• Superviser le personnel et les programmes de ministère religieux.

Skills

Leadership

Pastoral Care

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 all over the world. 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.

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations around the world
• Conduct worship services, liturgies and rites
• Advise leadership on spiritual, religious, ethical, moral, morale and quality-of-life issues
• Supervise and manage chapel personnel, operations and religious ministry programs

CAREER TASKS

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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 Requirement
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience
• Denominations
• Christian Protestant
• Muslim
• Jewish
• Orthodox Christian
• Roman Catholic
• Other faith groups
• Qualifications
• 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 by civilian courts (except for minor traffic violations or similar infractions)
• No disciplinary action for engaging in an unprofessional or inappropriate relationship
• No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence or child abuse
• Be commissioned by 40 years of age, age waivers may be available

Officer*

*When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will be based on education level and experience.