As a Navy Chaplain, you will support and uplift Sailors and Marines by providing spiritual guidance during their most challenging and joyous moments. You will conduct religious services and ceremonies, counsel individuals, and oversee educational programs while enjoying a range of benefits including free housing and health insurance.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct worship services in various settings
Perform religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funerals, and baptisms
Counsel individuals seeking guidance
Oversee religious education programs
Visit and provide spiritual guidance to hospitalized personnel and their families
Train lay leaders for religious education programs
Promote attendance at religious services, retreats, and conferences
Advise leaders on morale, ethics, and spiritual well-being
Required Qualifications
U.S. citizen or equivalent
Graduate degree in theological or related studies from an accredited educational institution
Two years of full-time religious leadership experience
Ability to obtain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a religious faith organization registered with the Department of Defense
Benefits & Perks
Competitive salaryFree health insuranceFree housingRetirement plan30 days paid vacation per year