Rabbi

ARMY & AIRFORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE - AAFES; Irmo (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Rabbi who will provide pastoral care and counseling to service members. The role includes managing spiritual centers, conducting worship services, and advising military leadership on ethical and quality-of-life issues. Candidates must hold a Master of Divinity and have significant ministry experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 120 semester hours and a Master of Divinity equivalent.
• Two years of religious ministry leadership experience required.
• Commissioned by age 40 with ecclesiastical endorsement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Religious Counseling

Leadership

Moral Guidance

Crisis Management

Education

Master of Divinity

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

Responsibilities include:

• 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

Qualifications, Education, and Training:

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 120 semester hours, and a 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
• Denominations: Christian Protestant, Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox Christian, Roman Catholic, 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 relationships, financial irresponsibility, domestic violence, or child abuse
• Be commissioned by age 40 (age waivers may be available)

Additional Details:

• Personnel Status: Officer
• Rank based 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