Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Religious Education (CRE) Coordinator

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

The purpose of this job description is to outline the responsibilities and requirements for the Catholic Religious Education (CRE) Coordinator to support the spiritual formation of the Maxwell AFB Catholic community. The position ensures the execution of a comprehensive religious education program in accordance with Air Force Chaplain Corps standards and the Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS).

The coordinator shall provide all personnel, labor, materials, and transportation to provide non-personal service in support of the Maxwell Chapel as the Catholic (CRE) Coordinator. The coordinator shall serve as the coordinator, teacher, facilitator, and organizer of the Catholic religious education program for ages 1 through adult. Consults with, coordinates with, and is directly involved with the Chaplain. The program is multi-faceted and requires a high degree of coordination and cooperation with military and civilian activities and authorities.

The coordinator must demonstrate an understanding of the religiously pluralistic and sensitive arena of numerous faith group and denominational traditions. The coordinator accomplishes the terms of the contract in compliance with the mission requirements and standards set forth and defined by the Department of the Air Force and the Air Force Chaplain Corps. Activities and behavior to the contrary are viewed as grounds for contract termination.

The CRE coordinator will be required to work at least 20 hours a week. The position will be paid per unit. One unit is one calendar month's duty with an average of at least 20 hours worked per week. This includes on Sundays from . The remaining 15 hours are office hours to be coordinated with the CRE Chaplain and contracting officer and advertised to the community through the Chapel administrative office and accomplished via a modification prior to any changes taking place.

Hours worked each week will be submitted through Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for payment on a monthly basis to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) after all deliverables are completed.

The coordinator shall:

• Submit to Criminal History Background Check and an Installation Records Check (IRC) as described in DODI 1402.5. Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals In Child Care Services. The coordinator will acquire all guidance required to complete the background check and IRC from the chapel administrative office upon contract awarding date.
• Must adhere to the presiding chaplain's endorsing religious organization's requirements to honor the chaplain's ecclesiastical commitments, consistent with DoD and Air Force policy.
• Manage and supervise all CRE volunteers IAW DAFI 52-101, Chapter 5, ensuring compliance with background check and identification requirements. (see section 6.2 for detailed volunteer management responsibilities.)
• Assist the Chaplain in planning, prioritizing, and other decision-making processes related to the CRE program and the guidelines set forth by the Air Force Chaplain Corps.
• Dress in a professional and appropriate manner for events while providing services.
• In close coordination with the Chaplain, develop and implement a quality comprehensive CRE program and Catholic formation for pre-school through adult.
• Coordinate the scheduling and use of facilities for CRE special events in collaboration with the Chaplain (See Section 6.11 for detailed requirements).
• Update the CRE slide weekly for chapel staff meetings to report on CRE operations, calendar updates, ongoing assignments, projects, and feedback from volunteers. This requirement may be waived by the COR if other contractual responsibilities cannot be met within the available hours. In such cases, the Catholic Priest shall be briefed to present the information on behalf of the coordinator.
• Attend Parish Advisory Council (PAC) meetings, reporting on past CRE activities, coming events, budget concerns, and CRE support to the overall ministry.
• Be able to communicate in fluent English.
• Maintain and provide a current letter of good standing from the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS), which verifies endorsement for conducting Catholic Religious Education.
• Maintain familiarity with Catholic worship service practices. Foster positive relationships with the Chaplain, service members, volunteers, and PAC. Resolve conflicts at the lowest possible level, elevating issues to the Contracting Officer as needed.

The coordinator shall:

• Coordinate and supervise CRE programs, sacraments, formation classes, Sunday School, weekly Bible Studies, Vacation Bible School, Children's Christmas and Easter programs and other CRE activities/events.
• Volunteer Coordination:
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers to form a vibrant and effective CRE team. Work with volunteer program manager to ensure all…