Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

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

Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

The Coordinator will provide a comprehensive religious education program that is consistent with the Second Vatican Council and subsequent statements of the American Conference of Catholic Bishops.

• 3.1. Demonstrate a familiarity with and a commitment to support the Catholic Faith and practice as articulated by the documents of The Second Vatican Council and the subsequent statements of the American Conference of Catholic Bishops.
• 3.2. Be an active, practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church.
• 3.3. Be committed to the Catholic faith and teachings and possess an exemplary moral character.
• 3.4. Three years experience working in an office environment or three years experience as a Religious Education Coordinator is preferred.
• 3.5. Possess a Bachelors Degree, preferably in Business Administration.
• 3.6. Experience in teaching.
• 3.7. Have excellent organization and planning skills.
• 3.8. Possess basic word-processing skills.
• 3.9. Experience working in a military environment is preferred.
• 3.10. Must have a working knowledge of applicable Air Force Instructions and be familiar with the Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF).
• 3.11. Functions as a team member in a pluralistic environment working with chaplains, staff,coordinators, and volunteers.
• 3.12. Coordinator shall present a neat appearance and shall dress in a conservative and professional manner appropriate for an office and/or worship environment.

The Coordinator will:

• 4.1. Develops and manages the Catholic RE calendar and databases.
• 4.2. Publicizes all Catholic RE events and activities.
• 4.3. Develop an RE annual Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) budget.

• 5.1. Coordinate with the Catholic Chaplain to develop and implement RE programs, goals, policies, and procedures for all Goodfellow Catholic Community programs for children and adults.
  • 5.1.1 Catechist training
  • 5.1.2. Sacramental program (First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation)
  • 5.1.3 RCIA
  • 5.1.4. Parent and teacher training
  • 5.1.5. Seasonal programs (Christmas Pageant, Stations of the Cross).
• 5.2 Develops the annual RE Calendar of events and CTOF budget to be presented for Chaplain approval at the July Pastoral Council meeting.
• 5.3. Perform administrative tasks necessary to begin program in September (Reserve facilities, recruit teachers, publicize, etc.)
• 5.4. Provide a minimum of 2 Teacher Training sessions coordinated with Catholic Chaplain to inaugurate the school year and 1 Teacher Training session per quarter.
• 5.5. Initiates RE facilities and CTOF requests in accordance with local policy. Submit all facility, funds, and material requests to the Catholic Chaplain for coordination and processing.
• 5.6. Attends weekly meetings with the Catholic Chaplain and Chapel Staff as directed by the Catholic Chaplain.
• 5.7. Attends the Pastoral Council meetings (as a nonvoting member).
• 5.8. Be familiar with appropriate RE Coordinator resources such as books, references materials, resource videos, magazines, and crafts.
• 5.9. Inventory stocks and maintains all RE Coordinator materials.
• 5.10. Order curriculum and supplies for succeeding quarters.
• 5.11. Update RE Coordinator continuity file, evaluating program effectiveness.
• 5.12. Track monthly attendance using spreadsheets.
• 5.13. Provide metrics to Chapel staff as needed.
• 5.14. Plan and coordinate volunteer dedication and recognition programs.
• 5.15. Obtain consent information necessary to conduct…