Rabbi

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Farmville (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking qualified Chaplains to provide pastoral care and counseling. The position involves managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising on ethical issues. Candidates must have a master's degree in theology and experience in religious ministry. This role offers a unique opportunity to support the spiritual resilience of Airmen globally.

Qualifications

• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an Ecclesiastical Endorsement.
• Commissioned as an officer by age 40 with potential waivers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide.
• Conduct worship services, liturgies, and rites.
• Advise leadership on spiritual and ethical issues.

Skills

Pastoral Care

Counseling

Spiritual Leadership

Ethical Guidance

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 also advocate for our Airmen and consult with leadership on moral, ethical, and quality-of-life issues.

• Manage and support spiritual centers on military installations worldwide
• 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 Experience: 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 civilian courts (except minor traffic violations). No disciplinary action for unprofessional relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse. Be commissioned by age 40; age waivers may be available.

• Personnel Status: Officer. When you join the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education level and experience.

Additional Information

• 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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