Rabbi

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

As an Air Force chaplain, you will provide compassionate spiritual care to service members and their families. The role requires managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and guiding military leadership on ethical matters. Ideal candidates will possess both a Bachelor’s and a Master of Divinity, coupled with extensive pastoral experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a recognized body needed.
• Must meet military medical and physical standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations.
• Conduct worship services and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and moral issues.
• Supervise chapel personnel and operations.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Spiritual Guidance

Ethical Consultation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master of Divinity

Job description

Nothing tests religious beliefs more than many situations our Airmen face throughout 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 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

• 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 include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and other faith groups.

Additional requirements:

• 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 (excluding minor traffic violations)
• No disciplinary action for unprofessional or inappropriate relationships
• No record of disciplinary action for financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40 (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 level and experience.

Additional Details

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

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