Protestant Religious Education Coordinator

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

1. Description of Services

1.1 General Scope of Responsibilities:

1.1.1 The Religious Education (RE) Coordinator for the RAF Mildenhall Protestant Community

plans coordinates and implements religious education for the RAF Community

in accordance with the 48 FW Airman Ministry Plan. The coordinator serves as the primary RE

resource contact acts as the advisor and coordinator of the day-to-day operations of the RE

program and administers the Protestant religious education of United States Protestant military

members dependents and other community members and non-members.

1.1.2 The coordinator shall promote an atmosphere of religious sensitivity to all Air Force

personnel participating in chapel programs. However no form of coercion shall be employed by

the coordinator or their employees to cause USAF personnel or their family members to conform to

a particular religious denomination or faith group either directly or indirectly. The coordinator shall

ensure that all key leaders and volunteers comply with this no-coercion policy. Respect for other

religious faith groups shall be maintained.

1.1.3 The coordinator shall design and implement religious education programming for adults

youth and children and will assist in building a spiritual foundation. Programs may include but

are not limited to: Sunday school small group studies mid-week spiritual formation events and

seasonal or annual events such as Vacation Bible School or similar.

1.1.4 The coordinator shall also be responsible for recruiting training and scheduling teachers

helpers childcare workers or other volunteers for Religious Education Programs. In the event

that RE teachers are not available the coordinator may be required to teach the approved

curriculum. The Wing Chaplain is the approval authority for all curriculum.

1.1.5 The coordinator shall be responsible for Protestant religious based retreats and events to

include planning and after action reports. These events may be in line with the

Preservation of the Force and Families (POTFF) initiative to help with improving the well-being

of Airmen and their families. In addition to the POTFF initiatives the coordinator may plan and

execute Ecumenical retreats and events in coordination with other faith group religious education

coordinators.

1.1.6 The coordinator shall manage the day-to-day operations of the Protestant RE program such

as but not limited to: recruiting training assigning and overseeing teachers helpers substitutes

and other volunteers in the RE program. The coordinator shall also inform the Lead Protestant

Chaplain or designated representative of any needs issues or concerns with the program.

1.1.7 The coordinator will coordinate with ministry leaders for Mens Womens Youth or other

applicable ministries (per the Airman Ministry Plan) to gather disseminate and help publicize

program/event information and connect people with the age/gender appropriate spiritual

formation resources. The coordinator shall research and maintain teacher/facilitator training

resources and provide training when required.

1.2. Period of Performance/ Place of Performance

1.2.1 This requirement calls for support at RAF Mildenhall United Kingdom (UK).

1.5. Duties and Responsibilities:

The Religious Education Coordinator coordinator shall:

1.5.1. Develop schedule implement and monitor all Protestant Religious Education (RE)

programs and activities. This includes but is not limited to assisting in the evaluation of the

Protestant RE Program and its processes coordinating volunteer support for any RE related

programs and planning and implementing improvements for program development with the

approval of the Lead Protestant Chaplain. Examples of specific programs include: Childrens

RE Mens and/or Womens RE programs Bible Studies Vacation Bible School (VBS)

Volunteer Appreciation and other programs as identified in by Lead Protestant Chaplain.

1.5.2. Coordinate weekly RE events throughout the year. The coordinator will work in

coordination with the Lead Protestant Chaplain volunteers or other chapel staff or coordinators to

provide events as specified in the Airman Ministry Plan. The coordinator shall be responsible for

managing and ensuring security/tidiness of facilities used for Protestant RE events.

1.5.3. Ensure that the tenets and teaching of the Protestant Christian faith are taught in the

Protestant RE program. Coordinator will ensure that teachers teach approved curriculum. All

curriculum must be approved by the Wing Chaplain and in accordance with Protestant theology

and practice.

1.5.4. Be present in the Chapel at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start of RE events. The

coordinator shall stay until the event ends and ensure that all areas are returned to a neat orderly

and secure condition.

1.5.5. Work with the Lead Faith Group chaplain and other Protestant Coordinators and program

leaders to develop an annual calendar of all RE activities and budgets for the Airman Ministry

Plan.

1.5.6. Maintain records such as but not limited to: training for volunteers monthly attendance

records for all Religious Education (RE) programs and furnish numbers to the Lead Protestant

Chaplain and Chapel Secretary for input into the Air Force Chaplain Corps Activity Reporting

System (AFCCARS).

1.5.7. Maintain a current list of names and contact details of teachers helpers substitutes other

workers and students involved in the Protestant RE program. All personally identifiable

information (PII) shall be kept confidential in accordance with the Privacy Act AFI 33-332 and

any other local procedures.

1.5.8. Attend Chapel Staff Meetings and Protestant Parish Advisory Council meetings. All

meeting hours shall count toward unit hours. Coordinator shall communicate updates to chaplain

to ensure current programs/needs are up-channeled to chapel leadership and the community.

1.5.9. Plan and execute any Protestant retreats and events along with co-leading ecumenical

retreats and events to ensure successful of chapel programs. This will include but not

be limited to: registering participants recruiting volunteers finding locations and

accommodations as required for programming and events. These events may be in line with

POTFF initiative to help with improving the well-being of Airmen and their families and may

also include Ecumenical retreats and events in coordination with other faith group religious

education coordinators.

1.5.10. Coordinate all purchase requests with Lead Faith Group chaplain Chapel Account

Managers and/or Resource Manager as applicable. The coordinator shall submit accurate and

timely funds requests and shall not make purchases without prior approval.

1.5.11. Design and implement a marketing plan for RE programs in coordination with the Lead

Faith Group chaplain Protestant coordinators and Program Leaders. Responsibilities may include

but are not limited to:

1.5.11.1. Making verbal announcements at Protestant events or services

1.5.11.2. Creating and maintaining a current brochure or information sheet showing

current Protestant RE programs or calendars.

1.5.11.3. Creating and/or posting announcements for Protestant events on Lakenheath

Chapel or Protestant Parish social media outlets

1.5.11.4. Being present to set-up an information table and interact with newcomers or

attendees at information or ministry fair events and assisting with clean-up afterwards

1.5.11.5. Creating electronic slides or signs advertising Protestant RE events

1.5.11.6. Submitting announcements or advertising material to the Lead Faith Group

Chaplain or Wing Chaplain for approval prior to publication.

1.5.12. Create Protestant RE publicity for the base and Protestant community via avenues

including: chapel bulletins websites other media outlets including social media and periodic

verbal announcements at Protestant events. Once publicized programs may only be cancelled

due to inclement weather or other extenuating circumstances if coordinated with the Lead Faith

Group chaplain Wing Chaplain or designee in advance.

1.5.13. Coordinate with the facility scheduling point of contact to reserve necessary facilities for

RE activities. Programs must be approved and facilities shall be determined available prior to

publicizing any event or program.

1.5.14. Coordinate with outside sources/organizations to ensure required facilities/spaces are

available as necessary (i.e.: Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DODDS) facilities

Airmen & Family Readiness Center etc.

1.5.15. Establish/maintain a RE Coordinator continuity file and chapel resources for the

Protestant Parish consisting of materials such as books audio and DVDs for RE. Ensure that all

offerings received during Protestant Religious Education classes/events have been handled in

compliance with AFI 52-105 Chaplain Corps Resourcing or subsequent updated Chaplain Corps

guidance.

1.5.16. Comply with all applicable Air Force and local instructions for financial management and

accounting facility use maintenance and security.

1.5.17. Implement Chapel background check program and ensure that all volunteers working

with children under the age of 18 meet local Chaplain Corps and DoD background check and

requirements.

1.5.18. The coordinator is accountable for paying any Social Security payments Federal or Local

Income Taxes and State Unemployment Insurance premiums for themselves as well as any

substitute contract personnel or subcoordinator(s) that renders services under this contract.

1.5.19. Maintain healthy functional interpersonal relationships with personnel including chapel

staff other coordinators base leaders and parishioners. There will be no tolerance for disrespect

harassment or any unprofessional behavior or activity that could adversely affect the Air Force

or the AF Chaplain Corps by eroding morale good order discipline respect for authority unit

cohesion or mission accomplishment.

1.6. Standards of Dress

1.6.1 The Coordinator will be neatly attired well groomed and practice proper personal

hygiene. Business casual for worship daytime hours special rites and services. Cut-offs shorts

halter-tops or similar are not acceptable.

1.6.2 Any hair length beards or mustaches are acceptable provided neat clean and properly

trimmed.

3. Coordinator Eligibility Requirements

3.1 Experience Requirements: Provide proof of a minimum of one 1 years experience as

a teacher/program leader in religious education on a resume or CV. Coordinator shall also provide

any other training certificates that are applicable to this role and/or will assist them in their duties

of the role.

3.2 References Requirements:

3.2.1 Two professional letters of reference with contact details. Letters of reference shall

include but are not limited to:

3.1.2.1 One letter of reference of good standing with the Church chapel religious or

community organization where candidate has worshiped volunteered or worked; and

3.1.2.2 Letter(s) of reference from former employer(s) or leaders of churches or

organizations in which work has been performed.

3.3 Have a strong theological grasp of the Protestant faith and have openness to a wide

variety of faith expressions within the Protestant community. Also be able to demonstrate

the ability to clearly express the details of basic Christian doctrine.

3.4 Be able to perform word processing in Windows; capable of working with calendar

programs MS Word PowerPoint and show ability to work with other software programs if

necessary.

3.5 Have basic financial record keeping skills.

3.3 Period of Service/Number of Units

3.3.1. This position will require no more than 12 Units during the contract period 1 September 2018 to 31 August 2019. A unit consists of one month.3.3.2 Working Hours and Extended Period of Absence

3.3.3 The coordinator shall work a minimum of 15 hours per week. During Vacation Bible School or holiday seasons coordinator may expect to work approximately 30 hours per week. These hours shall include regular office coverage three 3 days a week at least 5 hours per day. Attendance at staff/council meetings shall count towards office hours.

3.3.4. The coordinator shall post regular customer service office hours. The hours shall be

advertised and posted in an appropriate place where customers can easily access them. These

hours shall be approved by the Lead Faith Group Chaplain and the Contract Officer.

3.3.5. The coordinator will only support special services or events after permission has been

given by the Lead Faith Group chaplain in accordance with the Annual Ministry Plan.

Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidates good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in Section Three Coordinator Eligibility Requirement above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidates experience and qualifications.

Apply directly at: (scroll down to RAF Mildenhall) in order to expedite your application. Your application requires providing reference information for 3 individuals including one priest or pastor who can attest to your abilities as they relate to this job posting. References must include: name title organization relationship to you email address (necessary field) and phone number. Depending on security software candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.