The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:
Position Title:
4. Protestant Religious Education Coordinator (REC)
4.1. Qualifications: Coordinator shall:
4.1.1. Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a paid ministry
leadership position successfully managing people and resources. Must
have two (2) years of verifiable working experience in religious
education and program management, preferably in a military chapel
setting, to include:
Program and event coordination.
Volunteer recruitment, work, and oversight.
Administration.
Formulating and leading Bible studies as a small group leader or
teacher.
Basic knowledge of varying worship styles in order to coordinate
and support Protestants in a variety of setting/styles.
Customer service work.
4.1.2. Must be well-versed in the essential teachings and religious practice of
historic Christianity, and work within a Christian interdenominational
and religiously pluralistic environment.
4.1.3. Must have basic working skills with Computer programs: Microsoft
Word, Excel, and Power Point. In addition, be able to learn how to
navigate Chapel Shared Drive, SharePoint, and other networking
platforms used by the Chapel, to include video/teleconferencing
technologies (Zoom, GoToMeeting, Teams, etc.). Coordinator must
adhere to computer security requirements and usage. Coordinator must
comply with copyright license reporting and copyright license
identification procedures.
4.1.4.
Provide proof of High School diploma OR its equivalent. A bachelor’s
degree in religious studies, education, or social science is preferable.
4.1.5. Must have an active membership/attendance at a Protestant
church/chapel and furnish a letter of endorsement from their current
pastor/chaplain.
4.1.6.
Display a positive, self-directed, motivated character with the ability to
interface well within the pluralistic atmosphere of the AF Chaplain
Corps. They shall possess an ability to maintain healthy, functional
interpersonal relationships with chapel staff, fellow coordinators, and
community members, and maintain professional standards of conduct
and the public decorum, including but not limited to dress and
grooming.
4.1.7. Be able to read and speak English fluently and provide positive
customer service in an interfaith pluralistic environment.
4.2. Program Requirements and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work
Hours and Operational Hours.
4.2.1.
Protestant REC shall provide services and activities for adult, youth,
and children programs throughout the year to include a summer program
as specified by the Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain. Coordinator
shall administrate, coordinate, and lead, if necessary, the Protestant
Religious Education program design. Coordinator shall execute the
implementation of programs for adults, youth, and children, as well as to
assist in building a solid foundation for spirituality, Christian living, and
service through reflection upon life experience according to Protestant
Christian beliefs.
4.2.2. The Coordinator shall work an average of 20 hours per week (minimum
of 15, maximum of 25 hours) and may utilize a flex schedule to meet
mission requirements. The Coordinator shall maintain office hours at the
Keesler Chapel at least two days per week during normal duty hours
(Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST)).
The remaining schedule shall systematically rotate across all Protestant
sponsored programs, including evening and weekend worship services
and activities, to ensure proper oversight and programming alignment.
4.2.3. The Coordinator shall coordinate their exact monthly schedule with the
Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain or the Wing Chaplain’s designee.
This schedule shall be kept on file and adjusted as necessary to meet
mission requirements. To ensure visibility, the Coordinator must make
the schedule publicly available and strategically communicate it to
community members and Chaplain Corps staff through bulletin boards,
social media outlets, and planning/staff meetings.
4.2.4. When leading events and activities, Coordinator shall arrive prepared at least half
an hour prior to the beginning of classes and event held, to include Sunday
worship services.
4.2.5. The Coordinator shall always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted
performance of all tasks defined within this JOB DESCRIPTION. When hiring additional
personnel, the Coordinator shall keep in mind the stability and continuity of the
workforce are essential. The following is considered time spent on official chapel
business: attending offsite meetings, going on supply runs, and after hour’s
communication.
4.3. Volunteer Management. Actively participant in volunteer recruitment, i.e., teachers,
assistants, service leaders and religious education teacher training; coordinate program
needs with Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain. The Coordinator shall:
4.3.1. Coordinate with volunteers to support the Religious Education program and
comply with chapel volunteer program requirements as it pertains to DoDI
1100.21, Voluntary Services in the Department of Defense, Section 4, General
Standards and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 52-101 Chapter 5, Volunteer Operation
and Chapter 6, Recruiting.
4.3.2. Organize at a minimum two (2) volunteer teacher training events each year, one in
the Fall and one in the Spring, and coordinate with the Protestant Lead Faith
Group Chaplain and Religious Affairs Airman for additional support and
guidance. Training shall include orientation for new volunteers on facility,
funding, and religious education guidance as well as available resources.
4.3.3. Provide additional workshops for special programs, e.g., children participating in
a musical, summer religious education program, special Christmas, or Easter
program. These workshops may need to be provided virtually (to include digital
production/presentation via a media platform), in the event facilities are not
available or due to Public Health guidance.
4.3.4. Visit each class weekly or as requested by volunteer teachers. If Protestant
Religious Education classes are done virtually because of chapel closure, space
availability, or to accommodate those who cannot attend in person, a weekly visit
on a virtual Protestant Religious Education platform (Zoom, GoToMeeting,
Teams, etc.) shall be required.
4.3.5. In the event there are not enough volunteers to provide all services, the Protestant
REC shall lead/provide required services, at discretion of Protestant Lead Faith
Group Chaplain.
4.3.6. Plan and execute an annual event to recognize and honor volunteers; coordinate
requirements with chapel personnel appointed to manage the overall volunteer
program.
4.4. Special Events. The Coordinator shall coordinate and execute Protestant Lead Faith
Group Chaplain’s plan for special events e.g., Christmas program, Vacation Bible
School, Easter events, to include volunteer support.
4.5. Administration: The Coordinator shall:
4.5.1. Maintain continuity, finance, & program records, to include a roster of volunteer
Religious Education class staff, worship service participants, monthly enrollment
and attendance for all programs, and any additional information required by the
AF Chaplain Corps staff.
4.5.2. Submit all pertinent data from special events/programs and submit to the
Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain for after-action reports, as required.
4.5.3. The Coordinator shall attend all required regular meetings of the Protestant Pastoral
Council and Protestant Pastoral Staff, as well as any planning or staff meetings at
the discretion and invitation of the Wing Chaplain and the Protestant Lead Faith
Group
4.5.4. Serve as a Protestant Program Leader during semi-annual AF Chaplain Corps
Resource Management Working Group meetings at discretion of Wing Chaplain or
designee.
4.5.5. Contribute information to annual ministry plan development as it pertains to the
Protestant Religious Education Program.
4.5.6. Coordinate with Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) Account
Manager for Guidance related to CTOF.
4.5.6.1.
Coordinate CTOF funding requests, either self-initiated or volunteer
initiated, with CTOF Account Manager for Proper CTOF
Utilization.
All CTOF funding requests must be approved by the Protestant
Lead Faith Group Chaplain prior to final coordination and
approval.
4.5.7. Maintain the Protestant Religious Education program administrative work
center, classroom space, and any storage in a clean, orderly, and safe
manner. Additional consideration and attention shall be given to shared
space with other faith groups and community groups.
4.5.8. Maintain stock of expendable supplies and timely procure supplies as needed for
the Protestant Religious Education program.
4.5.9. Submit funds request as required that support the Protestant Religious Education
program to Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain for approval.
4.5.10. Monitor the handling of all funds received in the Protestant Religious Education
program to ensure compliance with applicable directives. Immediately
communicate deficiencies and non-compliance with Protestant Lead Faith Group
Chaplain, or designee in their absence.
4.5.11. Generate all publicity for the Protestant Religious Education programming:
Religious Education announcements, flyers, bulletin inserts, events guide,
calendar, etc. Must obtain approval from the Wing Chaplain or designee before
4.5.12. Comply with copyright license reporting and copyright license identification
procedures.
4.5.13. Produce a quarterly Protestant Religious Education newsletter, bulletin, or
other document (physically and electronically) detailing current curriculum
offerings, learning objectives and upcoming events.
4.5.14. Within 30 days after award, in consultation with the Protestant Lead Faith Group
Chaplain, develop and submit an annual calendar of events, an estimated
appropriated funds budget, and an annual religious education curriculum timeline
to the Wing Chaplain, or Air Force budget, and an annual religious education
curriculum timeline to the Wing Chaplain, or designee, as determined by local
instructions and procedures.
Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in section "4.1. Qualifications" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.
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