Rabbi

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Guin (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Chaplain to provide spiritual support and pastoral care to service members. The role requires a Bachelor's degree, a Master of Divinity, and prior leadership experience in a religious capacity. Responsibilities include managing spiritual centers, conducting services, and advising military leadership. The position offers a comprehensive opportunity for personal and professional growth within the military community.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree; Master of Divinity preferred.
• Two years of pastoral ministry experience required.
• Citizenship and endorsement from DoD-recognized endorser necessary.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious Ministry Leadership

Pastoral Care

Ethical Consultation

Spiritual 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 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 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:

• 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 include Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, and 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 action 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. Upon joining the chaplain corps, you will be commissioned as an officer. Your rank will depend on education and experience.

Seniority Level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Government Administration