CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Hurlburt Field, FL

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JOB TITLE:  Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION: 

Chapel Support Services

Chapel Ministries Support

Hurlburt Chapel

210 Cody Ave

Hurlburt Field, FL 32544

POSITION INFORMATION:  The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator works in conjunction with the Catholic Chaplain and shall be responsible for the overall management, logistical support, and program events/activities for the Catholic Religious Education ministries, Sacramental Preparation, and Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) at Hurlburt Field, Florida.  The coordinator shall perform an average of 25 hours per week. Scheduled changes shall be worked in conjunction with the Catholic Chaplain; and the Catholic Community must be informed of the new hours of operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Be responsible for general coordination and enhancement of religious education programs and events. This position requires the coordinator to have or acquire catechism prior to exercising their duties. Shall include religious education program/event administrative and logistical coordination, and any program development elements to provide respectable religious education experiences. Is responsible for the complete end product or service.
• Be required to coordinate activities with the individual(s) responsible for other programs and events, such as and not limited to; chapel staff, parish members, and volunteers.
• Assist in planning, resourcing, and executing the annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) with the Protestant Parish. An after action report, per local guidance, shall be required upon completion of the event and submitted to the Wing Chaplain.
• Identify and align administrative and logistical support for all Catholic religious education ministry needs based on: Annual Ministry Plan requirements, local Chaplain Corps Team resourcing and programming, and Catholic Chaplains requirements to meet the needs of Chapel parishioners and customers. This must be done in accordance with local policy and procedures. 

These may include:

• Catholic Sunday Schools
• Catholic Bible Studies
• Catholic Men of the Chapel (CMOC)
• Catholic Women of the Chapel (CWOC)
• Catholic Youth of the Chapel (CYOC)
• Catholic Single Adult Ministries
• Catholic Vacation Bible School (VBS)
• Other Catholic Parish programs/events requiring religious education

Funds Management

• Propose an annual Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) budget and Appropriated Fund (APF) budget by no later than 1 August of each year, for the following fiscal year (1 Oct – 30 Sep). The proposed budget shall be based upon approved religious education programs and events established by the Catholic Chaplains and the Chapel Advisory Council.
• As part of budgeting, ensure RE materials for literature racks and Chaplain counseling bookshelves are resourced with current materials. Identify literature needs with the Catholic Coordinator and Catholic Chaplains. Also, ensure timely disposal of outdated literature and RE materials.
• The Coordinator shall ensure all expenditures for the Catholic religious education programs are properly requested. The coordinator shall not make APF purchases.
• Provide, in coordination with Catholic religious education program leaders and Catholic Chaplain, researched items needed for purchase to include, location of purchase (on- line site with cart ready for checkout or physical company with cart ready for checkout), product SKU number/model number, amount needed, cost per unit and grand total cost.
• In accordance with local policy and procedures, work with the Catholic Chaplains to complete Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) and Appropriated Funds (APF) documents and submit them to the NCOIC of Resource Management and/or CTOF Account Manager for all religious education funding requirements specific to this contracted position. In addition, ensure that they are properly completed and submitted in accordance with HC AFIs/OIs.
• Monitor and track all CTOF funds spent on Catholic religious education programs to ensure expenditures are within the correct budgeted line.
• Manage religious education funds collected and use funds in accordance with AFI 52-105, Chaplain Corps Resourcing and other local Chapel Operating Instructions.
• Operate as a customer service representative for the Chapel (answering questions, providing information and guidance, etc.).
• Create or collect religious education program/event advertisements (external and internal) and coordinate them with the Catholic Chaplain to ensure publicity documentsare timely submitted.
• Create a presentation of religious education advertisements for the Catholic Parish Coordinator, as needed, to be shown before services each Sunday and on Catholic Community social media.
• Serve as the central source of information and maintain continuity files: calendar, budget, records, rosters, after action reports, background checks, and other documents forall Catholic religious education programs and events.
• Organize and/or assist in Sacramental Preparation Programs in conjunction with the Catholic Chaplain and Religious Education Catechists; prepares, coordinates, and transmits all sacramental records for the Archdiocese of Military Service.
• In collaboration with the Catholic Parish Coordinator, maintain and secure a current roster of all religious education leaders/teachers, to include: name, phone number, email address, and other information as needed. The roster shall be retained on a database and privacy information shall be protected in accordance with AFI 33-332, Air Force Privacy and Civil Liberties Program.
• Assists the Catholic Chaplain in determining curriculum needs, selecting appropriate curriculum in accordance with directions provided by the Archdiocese for the Military Services in accordance with Air Force Chaplain Service standards.
• Prepare and submit orders for religious education materials.
• Keep consolidated roster of all current curriculum with the following: curriculum name, date curriculum began use, date curriculum expires, teachers/leaders using curriculum which has been reviewed and coordinated through the program Chaplain, Senior Faith Chaplain and Wing Chaplain.
• In collaboration with the Catholic Parish Coordinator, maintain statistical data on weekly religious education programs and events for the Catholic Chaplains’ monthly report. These reports should include the events, attendees, volunteers, volunteer hours, and additional relevant information. Monthly statistical reports must be submitted to the Chapel Superintendent and Deputy Wing Chaplain no later than the third day of each month.
• Review all religious education schedules and settle or propose how to settlescheduling conflicts with the program/event lead, Catholic Chaplain, or Parish Advisory Council.
• Recruit, train and supervise volunteers for their respective areas. Manage volunteer programs IAW AFI 52- 101, Planning and Organizing. In collaboration with the Catholic Chaplain, shall help recruit, screen, and train volunteers for Catholic Parish Bible Studies and VBS, as needed. Shall prepare and maintain a current roster for the Catholic Chaplain.
• Provide a list of specified volunteers, for religious education ministries that the Catholic RE Coordinator directly oversees (i.e. VBS), who are over the age of 18 and will be working with children under the age of 18. These volunteers are defined as those volunteers whose contact with youth is extensive, frequent, and over a period of time; to include, but not limited to, one-on-one interaction, extended travel, and/or overnight activities.
• Attend, as needed, the Chapel Staff, Catholic Staff, Parish Advisory Council, and Chapel Financial Working Group (CFWG) meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Conflict of Interest. Coordinators shall not be any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval in accordance with Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation.
• All Coordinators shall have strong written and oral communication skills and be able to efficiently plan and organize, communicate, and manage diverse program requirements.
• All Coordinators shall read/comprehend, write, and speak English fluently in order to fulfill their Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.
• All Coordinators must have a High School diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) Certificate, or compulsory education equivalency.
• All Coordinators shall have the ability and willingness to provide services in an ecumenical and pluralistic environment and a willingness to adapt themselves to the direction/vision of the Wing Chaplain.
• All Coordinators fulfilling a faith-group specific position (i.e. Catholic, Protestant), with the exception of musicians, must be or become practicing members at Hurlburt Field of the respective faith-group associated with the position.
• All Religious Education (RE) Coordinators shall have practical experience (two or more years preferred) leading RE and must show proficiency in leadership and management practices in a parish setting and a working knowledge of RE resources and terminology.
• All Coordinators shall furnish a resume and/or references validating education and experience requirements.
• All Coordinators shall furnish and/or provide their own transportation to and from the place of employment.
• All RE coordinators that are filling a position for the Catholic community shall conform to all Catholic Church Teachings, Archdiocese of Military Service (AMS) Policies (i.e. baptized and confirmed Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church. If married, the marriage must be a Sacramental marriage properly documented by the Church), the Liturgical Renewal of the Second Vatican Council and subsequent norms, and practices approved by the American National Conference of Catholic Bishops as given in the National Catechetical Directory, Sharing the Light of Faith, and Air Force Chaplain Corps policies and guidance. A statement of one’s Sacramental records shall be provided along with other applicable documents to verify records.

POSITION TIMING:  Immediate hire upon Contract Award and completion of all background and security investigations.

BENEFITS:  Health, Dental, and Vision, 401(k), Vacation, Sick Leave, and 11 Paid Federal Holidays including:

• New Year’s Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
• Presidents Birthday
• Memorial Day
• Juneteenth
• Independence Day
• Labor Day
• Columbus Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

This is an overview of the position.  For a complete Job Description, please send a request to dana@laredotechnical.com.

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