56M Chaplain Assistant

About the role

A Chaplain Assistant provides vital support to Army National Guard Chaplains, who are responsible for providing spiritual guidance and support to Soldiers. As a Chaplain Assistant you will primarily provide support to the Unit Ministry Team programs and worship services.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Unit Ministry Team activities
• Maintain physical security of Unit Ministry Team facilities and equipment
• Safeguard privileged communications and offerings
• Arrange religious retreats and memorial ceremonies
• Support the Unit Ministry Team readiness program
• Maintain Chaplain vestments and religious items
• Operate communication equipment and digital reporting systems
• Assist in planning religious support operations and deployments
• Maintain reports, files, and administrative data for religious operations
• Conduct specialized peer counseling for combat stress casualties

Helpful Skills

• Interest in organization and keeping accurate records
• Experience operating typewriters, computers, and other office machines
• Ability to organize and plan

Training & advancement

Job training for Chaplains Assistants requires 10 weeks of Basic Training, where you'll learn basic Soldiering skills, and seven weeks of Advanced Individual Training, where you will learn the roles and responsibilities of Army Chaplains, as well as religious history and background.