Job Description

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, execution, 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 Men's, Women's, 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: Children's



RE, Men's and/or Women's 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 execution 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) year's 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 candidate's 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 candidate's experience and qualifications.

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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.