Rabbi

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Elk Point (SD); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization is seeking a Chaplain to provide pastoral care ministry and counseling to Airmen worldwide. In this full-time officer role, you will manage spiritual centers, conduct religious services, and guide leadership on ethical and morale issues. Candidates must have a relevant degree and pastoral ministry experience, ensuring spiritual resilience among military personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 120 semester hours.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution

Master of Divinity or equivalent theological degree

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 are also 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, or 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).
• 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.

Additional Information

• Personnel Status: Officer. Upon joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Rank depends on education and experience.
• 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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