Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

K. Parks Consulting•Warner Robins, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The KPC Team strives to take the 9 to 5 “grind” out of the workplace and create a more efficient and overall healthier work environment. KPC has been in business since 2008 and is headquartered in Melbourne, FL. We provide training and development, information technology, assessment, and coaching services. Our respected, confident, and, agile team is passionately driven to always deliver superior results through innovative, nimble, and responsive solutions to help you and our clients THRIVE! If you are ready to make a difference in a dynamic work environment, KPC is your team. Currently, we are looking for one (1) Roman Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator on an Air Force Base (AFB) in Georgia.

Requirements

Serve as a resource person, advisor, coordinator, and at times instructor of all Roman Catholic Religious Education at AFB, GA
Should be a member of a Middle Georgia Roman Catholic Faith Community or willing to relocate to one
Shall be in good standing with the Roman Catholic Church (i.e. baptized, confirmed, and if married, married in the Roman Catholic Church)
Should possess a strong commitment to religious education as a mission of the Church.
Should be familiar with the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) and general knowledge of the Roman Catholic Church: its teachings, traditions, and practices, as well as lectionary and doctrinally based catechesis.
Should have 6 years of experience working with and directing a religious education program at a military installation, and should be open to working in the pluralistic environment of the Air Force Chaplaincy Program.
Should have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree.
Should have experience in instructing all age groups and public speaking.
Should have excellent telephone, keyboarding, and customer service skills
Should have good attention to detail and the ability to use a computer with knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher, and MS PowerPoint.
Should have excellent written and verbal communication and public relations skills.
Must obtain favorable eligibility from a National Agency Check Inquiries (NACI) and National Agency Check Inquiries Child (CNACI) through the Chapel Security Manager.
Following Department of Defense Instruction (DODI), each individual working with children under 18 must complete and pass a criminal history background check.
Installation Record Check.
FBI fingerprint check
Local Civilian Law Enforcement check
Must accomplish the necessary VIRTUS Protection of God’s Children training.

Nice To Haves

Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Support services for 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, Confirmation, Bishop/First Communion, receptions (Christmas, Easter, Confirmation, and Communion), RCIA, and other retreats and workshops to include planning and attendance.
Demonstrate professionalism and compassion in relationships with the base community and parishioners.
Demonstrate a commitment to the Air Force Base Roman Catholic Community (Our Lady of the Skies Catholic Parish) and its Religious Education (RE) Program through active participation and promotion of the said ministry.
Work cohesively in the interfaith environment of the Air Force Chaplaincy Program.
Recruit, train, and assign all teachers, staff, helpers, substitutes, and students.
Maintain monthly statistical attendance reports.
Plan and resource a comprehensive plan of religious education for all ages (grades K-8 and High School) represented in the chapel setting through an annual calendar and budget.
Regularly publicize RE activities and events to the base populations and parish members via various media outlets: newsletters, e-mail, social media (e.g., Facebook), announcements, inserts, flyers, local/base paper, information fairs, and organizational activities/events.
Attend required chapel meetings, such as staff meetings and Catholic Advisory Council meetings.
Meet as needed with the Roman Catholic Chaplain or designee to coordinate planning and support of the RE program.
Build and manage the RE library resources, including Audio-Visual equipment, books, media, etc. Accomplish curriculum ordering and distribution.
Advise the Roman Catholic Chaplain on current trends and needs of the religious communities for RE materials and ensure it does not denigrate any religious group.
Responsible for submitting and following up on background checks on all volunteers working with children under 18 to the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the chapel.
Provide VIRTUS training to all volunteers, including teachers, substitutes, aides, helpers, and youth ministers.
Arrange and maintain necessary classroom space with other base agencies when more space is needed.
Ensure all facilities are returned to the prescribed setup, cleaned, and secured upon departure.
Ensure compliance with all appropriate Federal, State, and Local Laws and requirements and Air Force Instruction that apply to this position, be accountable for paying any Social Security payments, Federal or Local income taxes, and State Unemployment Insurance premiums for themselves, as well as any individual employed or subcontracted by them to provide services under this contract.
Personally perform the duties described or coordinate performance by a substitute of equal or higher proficiency in their absence who has been approved in advance by the Roman Catholic Chaplain at least 14 days before the proposed absence.