Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

Place of Performance: Mountain Home AFB, Idaho

General Description:

Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator shall provide program and support functions for the implementation of a comprehensive Catholic RE and Sacramental Preparation program for the pastoral care of Catholic personnel at Mountain Home AFB (MHAFB).

Specific Tasks:

• Establish, coordinate, and administer the Catholic parish ministry by developing and maintain schedules, rosters, and support activities for the following parish organizations and programs: Catholic Youth Organization, Catholic young Adult Organizations, Catholic Lectors, Ushers, Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion programs, Catholic Women of the Chapel, Catholic Prayer Chain Program, Catholic library materials, Catholic social programs, and Catholic Fellowship Programs.

• Administer a weekly RE program from September through May for pre-kindergarten through adult, including Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.

• During months without active RE programs (typically June-August), prepare for the upcoming ministry year by developing a specific RE ministry plan, to include budgeting, calendaring, procurement, volunteer recruitment/training, and publicity. This plan is due no later than 31 July.

• Attend monthly Catholic Community Advisory Council meetings and provide a monthly RE program report.

• Prepare RE correspondence, budget requests, weekly bulletin announcements, parental notices, meeting agendas, and appreciation certificates.

• Conduct an annual survey to assess the needs of the Catholic program, with a consolidated needs assessment submitted to the Wing Chaplain or Catholic priest.

• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers. Monitor initial registration and maintain a list of primary and substitute RE teachers and volunteers.

• Shall obtain Catechist Certification from the Archdiocese for the Military Services within the first month of performance and ensure certification of all volunteer catechists and Coordinators of Youth Ministry.

• Submit names of volunteers to coordinate Installation Records Checks (IRCs).

• Communicate with parents/sponsors concerning youth absences or disciplinary problems.

• Submit chapel facility and space usage requests annually, NLT 1 June for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Request supplies in support of Catholic RE and ensure proper invoice handling upon receipt.

• Prepare and coordinate publicity for RE programs at least two weeks in advance, with prior approval from the Chaplain Sponsor.

• Be present on the premises during all RE classes, arriving at least 30 minutes prior and remaining until classes are complete and areas are cleaned and secured.

• Maintain the Catholic RE office and storage rooms in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.

• Provide a written After-Action Report (AAR) of the annual RE program no later than 30 days after program completion.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Religious Education, Theology, or a related field.

• Two years’ experience coordinating and/or teaching religious education.

• Communicate effectively in English (both oral and written) and efficiently organize and manage diverse program elements.