Catholic Administrative Religious Education Coordinator

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

1.0 INTRODUCTION.
1.1 The Government requires Religious Education Support Services in support of military religious education and worship activities. The Coordinator shall provide support to the Religious Support Office (RSO) Chaplains Directors of Religious Education (DREs) and Religious Affairs Specialists for Department of the Army (DA). The location(s) and time(s) specified in the JOB DESCRIPTION or modified in the contract by the Contracting Officer.
1.2 The Coordinator shall support comprehensive religious education programs which run concurrently with the traditional academic year (AY) and facilitate ecumenical activities in consultation with the Catholic Priest and/or Protestant Chaplain and Director of Religious Education (DRE) i.e. a one (1) week Vacation Bible School (VBS) picnics year round Youth of the Chapel programs retreats collaboration with Chaplains Religious Affairs Specialists Directors of Religious Education Volunteers other Chapel Coordinators and Civilian workforce.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK:
2.1 This is a Non-Personal Services Contract between the US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan Religious Support Office (RSO) and the coordinator to perform tasks and provide deliverables identified herein. This JOB DESCRIPTION defines the requirements and deliverables of the coordinator; ensuring the individual Free Exercise of Religion for military personnel family members and authorized personnel; a statutory requirement under USC Title X.
2.2 This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship between the Government and Coordinator as well as any corporation partnership business association other party or legal entity with which the Coordinator may be associated. The Government assumes no responsibility for costs incurred for services performed by the coordinator that are not included in this contract. There are no provisions for lodging employee benefits medical care retirement or Workmens Compensation Insurance.
2.3 The Coordinator shall provide support for those services for which no Unit Ministry Team (UMT) members (Chaplains and Religious Affairs Specialists) RSO Department of the Army (DA) Civilians and volunteers can provide. The contract cannot duplicate duties required or provided by these entities as contracted services are an exception to policy.
2.4 This contract is not a fulltime position with a standard 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday-type work environment. Workdays and hours may vary according to the approved Calendar of Events tasks outlined in the CLINs and the time of meetings.
Many of the tasks will require holiday evening and weekend hours.
2.5 No UMT member military member DA Civilian fellow coordinator or volunteer can supervise or direct the Coordinator or control the method by which he/she performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall a work schedule be prepared for the Coordinator or the impression be given that the Coordinator is an employee of the Government. It is the responsibility of the Coordinator to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services give the impression of personal services or portray his/her position as that of an employee.
2.6 Under no circumstances shall a Coordinator provide direction to a Chaplain Religious Affairs Specialist (RAS) general military member a DA Civilian fellow coordinator or volunteer nor shall he/she represent in an official capacity of the Federal Government U.S. Army or the local congregation that the contract supports.
2.7 The services of a Religious Education Coordinator fall under the US Army Garrison Fort Buchanan Chaplains Religious Support Program as defined in the Command Master Religious Program (CMRP). The mission of the Chaplains Religious Support Program is to provide military religious support activities that meet the religious requirements of Soldiers Families and authorized civilians. The primary goal of the Chaplains Religious Support Program is to ensure the free exercise of religious preference which is a statutory requirement under USC Title 10. Religious Education is Statutory (Title 10) Essential Elements of Religion. As a non-personal services
Coordinator the Religious Education Coordinator is not a member of the Commanders Staff or Command Chaplains Staff.

3. Place of Performance and Total Yearly Hours:

3.1 Place of Performance: Garrison Chapel and Chapel Annex - Fort Buchanan Puerto Rico

3.2 Total Yearly Hours: 756 Hours

4. Specific Tasks:

4.1. Meeting Participation: The Contractor shall attend 100% of RSO Weekly meetings

Parish Council meeting and any other meeting schedule by the Garrison Chaplain. The time

and frequency will be determinate by the Garrison Chaplain to coordinate and provide the

necessary Administrative Religious Education Coordinator input for services for 52 units (1 unit

equals 1.5 hours). Meeting participation is required in order to gather program information for

the completion of Catholic Administrative Religious Education Coordination tasks (Para 4.2-

4.5).

4.2. Monthly Calendar: The Contractor shall provide a monthly Catholic Religious Education

calendar to COR NLT the final business day of the preceding month (ex: April calendar

provided by the final business day of March) (Deliverable A.011). The Catholic Religious

Education Calendar should include regular and seasonal Religious Education (RE) events

Chapel and Catholic community events holiday closures and special Holy days.

4.3. Preparation for Religious Education Classes: The Contractor shall prepare facility

reservation request forms develop flyers for RE programs and track weekly RE program

attendance to coordinate support of the RE program during regular and seasonal RE program

periods. Seasonal period programs include Advent Christmas Lent Easter Vacation Bible

School RE Kickoff. The Contractor shall submit prepared facility reservation requests for

approval by the Priest or other Chaplain sponsor to the COR and Priest/Sponsor NLT 45 days

prior to the service or event (Deliverable A.012). The Contractor shall prepare publicity flyers

for all special services and events and submit to the COR and Priest/Sponsor NLT 45 days

prior to the service or event (Deliverable A.013). The RE program attendance report shall be

submitted to the COR NLT the first business day of the month (Deliverable A.014). These

items will correspond with the Religious Education calendar and details as provided in monthly

meetings (Para 4.1 and 4.2.).

4.4. Preparation of Program Materials: The Contractor shall format and organize the

program materials (curriculum and corresponding supplies) provided by the Priest Director of

Religious Education or other government employee for RE programs weekly during regular

and seasonal RE program periods. This preparation and organization of materials shall include

making copies distributing supplies/materials to learning spaces and reset of classrooms or

RE spaces at conclusion of the program. These items will correspond with the Religious

Education calendar program documents and details as provided in monthly meetings (Para

4.2.). The Contractor shall submit a report of consumed materials and supplies NLT the first

business day of the month (Deliverable A.015).

4.5. Preparation of Sacramental Records: The Contractor shall collect all supporting

documentation (birth certificates Baptism and First Communion certificates etc.) from eligible

members of the Catholic Community who are preparing to receive a Sacrament. The

Contractor shall accurately prepare the corresponding AMS record in the AMS portal by

preparing the document online attaching all supporting documents and saving the record for

certification and signature by the Priest (Deliverable A.016).

Special Qualifications: All services under this contract are to support the Senior Chaplain and the Senior Catholic Chaplain in charge of the Catholic Chapel Service. The Coordinator shall be experienced and fully qualified to perform the required services without any supervision or direction by Government personnel. The Coordinator shall furnish in writing to the COR any sub-Coordinator within five business days after award of the contract to include all certifications background checks contact information and personal identification information (PII) of the alternate Coordinator that will participate in the performance of this contract. The coordinator shall present a neat and professional appearance during work hours conforming to the industry standard known as business casual.

• The coordinator shall possess the ability to present information orally and in written format (i.e. emails minutes bulletins advertising and marketing). Effective interaction with individuals from different religious groups is imperative. Ability to speak English clearly and with excellent comprehension is essential.
• Coordinator personnel must demonstrate a familiarity with the Catholic faith and practices in accordance with Sacred Scripture and Tradition. Experience with a military Catholic Community and chapel environment is highly preferred.
• The Coordinator shall ensure that contract they possess a current and valid drivers license and current vehicle insurance is maintained before operating any type of vehicle or equipment on the installation.

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 Special Qualifications 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 Fort Buchanan) 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.