Protestant Program Coordinator Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska

Protestant Program Coordinator Eielson Air Force Base, Alask

CHAPEL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR

PROTESTANT PROGRAM COORDINATOR

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, ALASKA

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JOB TITLE: 

GOVERNMENT AGENCY & LOCATION: 

Chapel Support Services

Eielson Air Force Base, Alaksa

POSITION INFORMATION:  Now hiring 1 of each:  Protestant Program Coordinator and a Catholic Program Coordinator. The Program Coordinators will coordinate and provide faith-based ministry programs in close coordination with the Lead Faith Group Chaplains. S ervices include providing community-wide faith programs and supporting specific ministry needs that the Eielson Ministry Team and volunteers cannot provide. All programs will be sponsored by the Eielson Chapel with a focus on spiritually based experiences designed to exercise one’s faith in the community. The coordinators will articulate and develop promotional campaigns and activities and maintain records of supplies, materials and attendance (to include volunteers).

Coordinator shall be required to be present for the following:

Approximately 20 hours per week performing the duties specified.

The core work hours are four (4) hours on site during normal office hours over a period of three (3) days each week and 8 flex hours for weekends and events that fall outside normal duty hours for a total of 20 hours.  Hours may be reduced or shifted when religious education classes are not in session or when religious education events (e.g. VBS or equivalent program) are taking place.

Certain seasons of the year may require more hours but shall not exceed 5 additional hours per week.

Hours of Operation. Eielson AFB Chapel workdays are Monday through Friday except US Federal Holidays and family days, per Pacific Air Command Air Force (PACAF) Family Day Program Calendar. Hours of operation for Chapel staff are from 0730 to 1630 Monday through Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain active participation and attendance in the Eielson Chapel Protestant worship and religious formation program.
• Be responsible to develop and maintain the Eielson AFB Chapel Protestant religious education Program.
• Oversees all Protestant volunteer programs (example: teachers, ushers, fellowship, etc.) to include recruitment and training, maintaining Protestant Parish Advisory Council (PPAC) minutes, worship service support.
• Assist the LPC in developing the following in regards to Protestant programs as appropriate: annual calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) Budget, Appropriated Fund (APF) budget, and core volunteer training requirements. The Coordinator shall submit to the LPC a proposed annual Protestant program calendar and budget for approval.
• Propose effective advertisements of Protestant programs and events to the LPC and implement the advertisements upon approval by the Wing Chaplain.
• Coordinate and ensure that all purchase requests for Protestant programs are properly completed and submitted in a timely manner.
• Attend all requested meetings to report on Protestant program activities, events, and budget updates to include but not limited to the PPAC meetings and Chapel Staff meetings.
• Coordinate with the LPC and chapel volunteers to create effective Protestant Community and religious education programs for the Eielson AFB Protestant community.
• Provide recommendations for annual volunteer recognition to the LPC.
• Plan, direct, and teach or provide volunteer teachers for appropriate Protestant religious education programs to include but not limited to Sunday School, Children’s Church, Vacation Bible School, and other Protestant religious education programs as deemed necessary by the LPC.
• Plan, supervise, execute and ensure the availability of text and materials for the Protestant religious education programs.
• Select and purchase Protestant worship service and religious education supplies, equipment, and authorized curricula approved by the LPC, in strict accordance with CTOF and APF Air Force Instructions (AFIs), Department of Air Force Instructions (DAFIs), Department of Air Force Manuals (DAFMANs), local Operating Instructions (OIs) and chapel policies. Any purchases made prior to approval are unauthorized.
• Ensure execution and electronic tracking of the approved budget.
• Provide and maintain an adequate level of worship supplies and inventory of consumable religious education materials, Protestant resources, and equipment. A quarterly report shall be submitted to the LPC or designee.
• Coordinate with the LPC on a weekly basis to facilitate Protestant worship and religious education programs and events
• Ensure facility request for Protestant programs, occurring in Chaplain Corps facilities and in other base facilities, are filled out and submitted to the Chaplain Corps staff to be processed in a timely manner.
• Be accountable for security and cleanliness of all facilities utilized in conjunction with their programs. The Coordinator is responsible for opening, restoring to its neutral setting, cleaning, and securing any chapel facilities used for Protestant programs and events.
• Ensure that background check qualified, adult supervision and leadership volunteers are present at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled start times of all Protestant activities and will remain present until the last participant under the age of 18 has departed.
• Ensure compliance with rules/laws in regard to use of any copyrighted materials.
• Prepares weekly worship service bulletins and religious formation announcements.
• Prepare memoranda and professional correspondence pertinent to Protestant community requirements. Furnish certificates, documents, and other materials as required by the LPC.
• Record attendance at all Protestant programs and events and report numbers to the LPC within 2 days of an event’s conclusion.
• Maintain electronic attendance records: names, dates, and rosters of all participants and volunteers for the review of the LPC.
• Maintain a continuity file for Protestant program; submits after-action reports electronically to the LPC for all Protestant programs within 5 calendar days following the close of each event outside of weekly RE classes.
• Maintain a professional attitude and environment to include hygiene and appearance.
• The Coordinator may be required to attend and/or participate in Chaplain Corps conferences or training. Travel for such events, if required, will be funded by APF, contingent upon availability of funds and approval by the Wing Chaplain.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possess a minimum of one (1) year of Protestant religious education leadership experience, preferably directing a Protestant religious education program in a Protestant Church or military chapel setting, or two (2) years of experience as a volunteer in Protestant Christian education. Demonstrated with resume of individual performing services and a letter of recommendation from former employers or leaders of churches in which volunteer services in Protestant Christian education were provided.
• Submit a letter from applicant’s current pastor or immediate prior pastor to document the individual’s adherence to standard Christian values and status as an active and practicing church member in good standing with the church.
• Be certified (or willing to complete certification, at coordinator’s expense, within 90 days of beginning contract) in adult and child Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and use of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) device.
• Be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English in order to perform all responsibilities outlined within the PWS.
• Possess an understanding of the basic doctrines and worship practices of the Protestant faith groups.
• Must possess the ability to constructively work well with others in a pluralistic/multi- faith environment.
• Must be able to efficiently organize and manage diverse program elements.
• Must maintain professional standards of conduct and public decorum, including but not limited to dress, grooming, and appearance.
• Must be able to clearly communicate, verbally and in writing, the needs and goals of the Protestant Community to chapel staff, volunteers, program participants, and customers.
• Must have a working knowledge of computers in order to perform all administrative tasks and be familiar with Microsoft Office products.
• Must understand the basics of planning, developing, and executing a budget.

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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