Overview: This is a part time position approximately 20 hours per week, however the number of hours and days required each week will be determined and may be modified according to changing program. needs. The Protestant Religious Education (RE) Coordinator serves as the advisor, direct resource, and coordinator of RE for the Luke Air Force Base (AFB) Chaplain Corps Protestant Program. They shall assist the senior ranking Protestant Chaplain, or their designee, in performing services to meet the spiritual needs of all active-duty personnel, their families, and other authorized personnel.
Qualifications: Furnish a resume including academic and work-related references and have at least four years of experience as a religious education coordinator or teacher. Ability to develop the RE programs’ short and long-term growth plans. The ability to work in a pluralistic environment is necessary. Managerial experience, secretarial skills, and computer proficiency preferred. Have prior experience working with children, adolescents, young adults, and adults. Obtain, within 90 days of this position, Red Cross First Aid Training, CPR Training, and Infant CPR Training and provide a copy of their Red Cross Card to Newpoint. Demonstrate strong knowledge of Protestant faith, practice, and traditions. Demonstrate the ability to maintain healthy, functional interpersonal relationships with coworkers, chapel staff, and parishioners via resume references. Be qualified to perform the required services with minimal direction. The applicant is subject to a Child Care National Agency Check and Inquiry (CNACI). Mandatory disqualifying criteria include any conviction of a sexual offense, a drug felony, a violent crime, or a criminal offense involving a child or children.
Job Description: The RE coordinator will:
Be an active participant in the Luke AFB Protestant Chapel program. Candidates for this position must be able to work with chaplains from diverse Protestant denominations. Must be able to maintain a neat, clean, and well-groomed professional appearance and conduct themselves in a businesslike and professional manner. Ensure security, cleanliness, and original configuration of all facilities utilized in conjunction with religious education programs. Assist in developing, scheduling, and implementing annual Protestant Religious Education programs and activities for all ages. Participate in parish planning, Protestant Parish Advisory Council (PAC) as the RE representative, and other meetings involving Protestant ministries as requested. Assist in developing an annual CTOF budget and core Religious Education curriculum as directed by the senior ranking Protestant Chaplain or their designee. In addition, the RE coordinator is responsible for executing RE budget requirements. Coordinate with Protestant program leaders to produce an annual calendar of events for all Protestant RE programs, working collaboratively with Protestant parish leaders, if appropriate. Annual calendar of events is due to the senior ranking Protestant Chaplain by 01 September. Recruit volunteers to ensure a successful RE program. Provide their training to ensure compliance with Air Force Directives, for example, literature, training, forms, and supplies. Provide orientation for new volunteer staff members in facilities, funding, religious education policies, and available resources. Organize classes; recruit volunteer teachers, substitutes, and other necessary staff; train teachers and provide required workshops. Organize annual volunteer teacher training/refresher events each year. Plan a yearly volunteer appreciation luncheon/dinner to recognize volunteer staff. Assist Protestant chaplains in planning and coordinating seasonal RE events and other activities and events: Fall Festival, Advent/Christmas, Easter/Lent, RE Kickoff, Back-to-School Bash, and others as required. Coordinate and oversee all publicity needs for the RE program, including advertisement flyers on social media, worship service bulletins, and multimedia power-point slides. Maintain statistical data on attendance, classes, and volunteers. Data from the prior month is due to the senior ranking Protestant Chaplain by the 1st day of each month. Ensure all volunteers working with youth below the age of 18 receive a background check as directed by Department of Defense Instruction DODI 1402.5, Criminal History Background Checks. Be responsible for ensuring all money is handled correctly in accordance with Air Force Instructions and Chapel Operating Instructions. Plan, coordinate and submit accurate facility and other support requests for all program events and activities with appropriate chapel staff on time.
