Imam – $25 p/h, commensurate with experience – Charleston AFB , SC 29404
The Role
Do you feel called to guide and support others in their Islamic faith? Can you lead services with integrity, care, and wisdom?
We are looking for an Imam to provide spiritual services to Muslim personnel, families, and detainees at the Naval Consolidated Brig (NCB), located at the Weapons Station on Joint Base Charleston. This is a part-time role (approx. 4 -6 hours per week) offered on an as-needed basis.
You will lead Muslim worship and provide religious support in accordance with Islamic tradition and military requirements. You will also offer guidance, religious education, and spiritual care to those seeking support, whether they are practicing Muslims or exploring the faith
If you’re ready to offer spiritual support within a military setting, we’d welcome your application.
This is a part-time, 1099 contract position.
Please note: Candidates selected for an interview will be required to provide supporting documents, such as degree certificates, transcripts, and professional certifications.
Position contingent upon contract award.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preside at the regularly scheduled Muslim services, to include Islamic studies (Tuesdays & Fridays) and emergency services and Holy Days (Eid-Ul Fitr & Eid-Eu Adha).
- Prepare candidates for Ramadan.
- Provide guidance and support to Muslims seeking Islam.
- Share the Islamic beliefs, studies, religious and moral instructions for all Muslim prisoners, staff and family members who are interested.
- Officiate at bedside services for hospitalized prisoners, staff and family members.
- Coordinate volunteer orthodox Islam, encourage fellowship, hospitality and provide training.
- Provide public worship in a diverse religious setting if and when called upon.
- Serve as intervention specialist and counselor to Muslim prisoners, staff, and family members on spiritual, ethical, moral, and morale matters in a timely and professional manner in a timely and professional manner.
- Thoroughly prepare for Islamic services to meet the guidelines set by the Holy Quran, for the military services.
- Provide bereavement support as required.
- Perform pastoral interviews to ascertain religious and developmental backgrounds, and evaluate religious, ethical, moral or morale needs of Muslim prisoners.
- Provide leadership and administrative support for the education of the Holy Quran.
- Maintain confidentiality in all areas of privileged communications as defined by HQ USAF/HC and in the military rules of evidence.
The Person
To succeed in this role, you must:
- Must possess a baccalaureate degree with not less than 120 semester hours (180 quarter hours) of undergraduate credit from a qualifying educational institutional and a Master of Divinity degree or equivalent (certified by an accredited institution) with not less than 72 semester hours (108 quarter hours) of graduate-level work from a qualifying educational institution. (As defined in AFI 36-2005)
- Be endorsed by the American Muslim Armed Forces and Veterans Affairs Council (or equivalent recognized body)
- Hold a Master of Divinity (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- Have strong understanding of Islamic rites and military religious requirements
- Be compassionate, professional, and respectful in a multi-faith setting
- Communicate clearly across cultures and hierarchies
- Maintain strict confidentiality and professional boundaries
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