Protestant Religious Education Coordinator

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

The Coordinator of Religious Education will provide oversight for all logistical, administrative, and program support for Religious Education at Yuma Proving Ground. Responsibilities include coordination of Children’s Church, Kid’s Club, Kingdom Kids, Youth events, and Vacation Bible School programming, as well as manpower reporting and schedule management.

5.1 Basic Services

The coordinator will provide services for YPG Chapel Religious Protestant Education for the USAYPG, overseeing all logistical, administrative, and programming support for the Protestant Religious Education at USAYPG.

5.2 Children’s Church (52 performances)

• Direct, plan, and conduct Children’s Church program each Sunday of the contract.
• Coordinate all plans with the Chapel Staff and address needs or issues as they arise.
• Coordinate volunteer staff with rosters and ensure all volunteers are background vetted through DPTMS.
• Provide volunteers with plans and schedules prior to events they will work.
• Ensure approved designated teachers are in position each week.
• Submit orders for literature and supplies to the Chaplain NCOIC through CHIPS.
• Recruit volunteers to staff Children’s Church and coordinate post-wide publication with Chapel Staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for kids. Average attendance range: 5-30.

5.3 Kid’s Club (35 performances)

• Direct, plan, and conduct weekly Kid’s Club program Monday  after school.
• Coordinate all plans with the Chapel Staff and address needs or issues as they arise.
• Coordinate volunteer staff with rosters and ensure all volunteers are background vetted through DPTMS.
• Provide volunteers with plans and schedules prior to events they will work.
• Ensure approved designated teachers are in position each week.
• Submit orders for literature and supplies to the Chaplain NCOIC through CHIPS.
• Conduct registration for Kids’ Bible Club program and recruit volunteers to staff Kid’s Club Program.
• Coordinate post-wide publication of Kids’ Bible Club program with Chapel Staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for kids. Average attendance range: 30-70.

5.4 Kingdom Kids (35 performances)

• Direct, plan, and conduct weekly Kingdom Kids Wednesday  of school day.
• Coordinate all plans with the Chapel Staff and address needs or issues as they arise.
• Coordinate volunteer staff with rosters and ensure all volunteers are background vetted through DPTMS.
• Provide volunteers with plans and schedules prior to events they will work.
• Ensure approved designated teachers are in position each week.
• Submit orders for literature and supplies to the Chaplain NCOIC through CHIPS.
• Conduct registration for Kingdom Kids program and recruit volunteers to staff Kingdom Kids program.
• Coordinate post-wide publication of Kingdom Kids program with Chapel Staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for kids. Average attendance range: 10-20.

5.5 Children or Youth Events (10 performances)

• Plan and conduct Special Children or Youth Events (10 per year, at least 30 days between events).
• Ensure each event is on the Chapel calendar 90 days prior to the event.
• Coordinate all plans with the Chapel Staff, assign Chapel availability, and recruit volunteers as needed.
• Ensure all volunteers are background vetted through DPTMS.
• Coordinate publication of Special Children or Youth Events with Chapel Staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for kids. Attendance varies: 10-70 average.

5.6 Vacation Bible School (5 performances)

• Plan and conduct a five-day VBS program, coordinate dates with Chapel Staff, and ensure it is on the Chapel calendar 120 days prior to the event.
• Coordinate all plans with the Chapel Staff and assign Chapel availability.
• Recruit volunteers as needed and ensure all volunteers are background vetted through DPTMS.
• Coordinate ordering literature and supplies for the VBS 120 days prior to the event.
• Coordinate publication of Vacation Bible School with Chapel Staff.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm. Average attendance range: 20-30.

• Strong knowledge of Protestant Christian religion, basic knowledge of other religions.

• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a church/chapel environment.

• Understanding of Military families and adherence to Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Program and Army EO/EEO requirements.

• Verifiable experience working with children grades K‑12.

This is a part‑time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

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