Head of Religious Education

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following: Provide skilled, knowledgeable Catholic faith-based religious education services for active duty service

The Coordinator shall provide all personnel, management, personal transportation, and any other items or

Serve all components of the Armed Forces, and their family members, by facilitating spiritual, emotional,

mental and physical opportunities to help them develop a mature level of resiliency so that our

organization achieves mission readiness and fosters personal and family well being.

Religious Education training that supports the Catholic faith. and content related to the actions of the agreement is the Religious Education Director (DRE).

To support a comprehensive Catholic Religious Education program within the parameters of military faithbased

training.

This is a Catholic specific religious education agreement. Alimanu Military Reservation, Family Housing, Honolulu, Hawaii. other chapels may be utilized in the execution of this agreement as specified by the Director, Religious

Education, the Chaplaincy Resource Manager, or the USAG-HI, Garrison Chaplain.

Coordinator shall provide services throughout the period of performance as stated in the award.

Coordinator/employees shall be capable of working on ecumenical projects and demonstrate the ability

for teamwork in joint planning for community chapel events. professional attitude and work environment reflective of a well-organized religious program during the

performance of the agreement.

performance of the agreement. Beach wear (tank-tops, board shorts, and swimwear) is not appropriate wear for day-to-day office

2.1 Non-Personal Services

Coordinator to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal

services, or give the perception of personal services. constitute, or are perceived to constitute personal services, it shall be the Coordinator's responsibility to

immediately.

The Coordinator shall manage the timeliness, completeness, and quality of problem

customer satisfaction and professional and ethical behavior of all Coordinator personnel.

days, first with the Director, Religious Education, then the Agreementing Officer Representative, then the

exceed two (2) consecutive weeks, without the approval of the Director, Religious Education and the

between the support operations at AMR Chapel and the Coordinator's corporate offices.

Coordinator shall provide a point of contact with name, telephone number and email address of the

Religious Education) shall have a post award meeting (may be face-to-face or telephonically) within 10

their employees by providing initial and refresher training as required to meet the PWS requirements. Coordinator shall make necessary travel arrangements for employees. administrative support to employees in a timely fashion (time keeping, leave processing, pay, emergency

appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience. Family Housing, Honolulu, Hawaii.

This is NOT a full time job with a standard 0900-1700, Monday through Friday work environment.

Workdays and hours will vary according to the approved Calendar of Events, tasks in the PWS and the

Many of the tasks in the PWS require evening and weekend hours, and the

Permanent or long-term changes to the date, time, and/or location of the Religious Education

Programs shall be provided in writing by the Director, Religious Education or the Chaplain Resource

The Coordinator shall have access to the chapels and office facilities during normal duty hours, 0900-

1600, Monday through Friday. with key control officers for building access on weekends or holidays.

2.6.1 Performance of Services During Inclement Weather, Crisis or Natural Disaster.

2.7 Travel / Temporary Duty (TDY)

Agreement does not include Temporary Duty Travel. Coordinator shall not be reimbursed for any travel or

3 Performance Requirements

The following section specifies the Performance Objectives and Performance Elements for the agreement.

3.1 The Coordinator shall coordinate Catholic CCD and RE Programs

30 Units (1 Unit equals approximately 2 hours)

Monitor and support volunteer teachers and students participating in the AMR Chapel Community's

weekly Catholic Sacramental programs, to include Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation, RCIA and

include the Catholic Priest, DRE, Parish Coordinator and Youth Coordinator depending upon the

3.2 The Coordinator shall resource, Catholic CCD, RE Sacramental Programs, and Outreach Groups

Support includes: research, order and distribute curriculum materials and supplies for each class, and

registration of children at the beginning of the worship year and assisting with Catholic specific aspects of

adult religious education. Plan and prepare all materials/supplies for weekly Catholic RE programs to

include: student/teacher packets, crafts, literature, video resources and equipment. Conduct registration

coordination of start dates and times with the Director Religious Education, the Protestant REC and the

Catholic Chaplain. Screen and maintain the Sacramental Records for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist,

Resourcing Support includes: research, order and distribute curriculum materials and supplies for each

class, and registration of children at the beginning of the worship year and assisting with Catholic specific

aspects of adult religious education to include resourcing Outreach Groups, such as Catholic Women of

Events/activities include First Reconciliation, First

Schedule and conduct rehearsals for Reconciliation and Communion, notifying those involved by

bulletin announcement and letter, or phone call when needed.

Prepare all resource materials for Sacramental celebrations, parent meetings, rehearsals and the

retreat to include crafts, literature, video resources honorariums and equipment.

Support the sacramental celebrations to include: assist children during the processional; 3.4 The Coordinator shall conduct out of sequence Sacramental Classes, coordinate Family Night.

Monitor and support students and volunteer teachers who participate in the AMR Chapel Community

midweek Family Night and Sacramental Program.

3.5 The Coordinator shall provide baptism preparation classes, prepare AMS Documents & Forms.

12 Units (1 Unit equals approximately 4 hours)

and young children. records for review by the DRE and signature of designated Catholic Chaplain. 3.6 The Coordinator shall conduct seasonal Religious Education Events.

4 Units (1 Unit equals approximately 8 hours)

Develop and resource four (4) special programs for seasonal highpoints in the church year. seasonal programs are Advent/Christmas, Easter/Lent, Back-to-School Bash and Adult Volunteer

3.7 The Coordinator shall recruit, coordinate, train Adult Volunteers.

using volunteers who will work with children, recruit at least two (2) adult volunteers for each group.

Assess individual worker skills and talents, matching adult leadership with appropriate activities.

All volunteers working youth must meet Army Directives, Policies and Regulations regarding required

training and background checks. Background checks are managed by the Directors of Religious

Education for the Garrison Chaplain. working unsupervised with any element of the religious education program.

Plan and conduct DRE directed volunteer teambuilding and training events specifically for Fall

Orientation, Midweek Family Night, Advent/Christmas, Easter/Lent and Child Protection Training. classroom materials and supplies. 3.8 The Coordinator shall be a member of the Summer Vacation Bible School Team, recruit

Recruit, train, monitor and supervise all volunteers who assist with the annual week-long Summer

Vacation Bible School. Children from all faith groups are invited and

When using volunteers who work with children, recruit at least two (2) adult

Assess individual worker skills and talents, matching adult leadership with

All volunteers, to include teen volunteers, are required to have a background check. checks are managed by the POC for the Garrison Chaplain Office. before working unsupervised with any child under the age of 18.

Plan and conduct teambuilding and training events specifically for Summer Vacation Bible School that

develop leadership skills and resource the volunteers with appropriate classroom materials and supplies.

3.9 The Coordinator shall participate in Summer Vacation Bible School.

Conduct Summer Vacation Bible School, monitor and supervise all volunteers who assist with the annual

week-long Summer Vacation Bible School. and community service opportunities for the candidates. The Catholic Priest is the Sacramental Team leader.

Other team members include the DRE, Parish Coordinator, Catholic Religious Education Coordinators

and the Catholic Youth Coordinator.

3.11 The Coordinator shall attend, coordinate and conduct joint Catholic Confirmation Retreat.

Coordinator shall attend, coordinate and conduct the joint Catholic Confirmation Retreat for AMR and MPC

Catholic community, as a member of the Sacramental Team. determined by the Catholic Priest and the DRE. or off-site or include an overnight (i.e. afternoon of day 1, with an overnight stay and morning of day 2).

The Catholic Priest is the Sacramental

Other team members include the DRE, Catholic Religious Education Coordinators, Parish

3.12 The Coordinator shall attend religious education planning/coordination meetings.

Collaborate for a successful integrated-collective Catholic Religious Education Program, by providing

representation at planning meetings. Include such things as event proposals, publicity, facility and

Planning and coordination with the Senior Catholic Priest (bimonthly), RE

Strategic Planning (bimonthly); DRE will determine date and time of the Religious Education Coordination Meetings.

As requested, provide Quarterly Action Plans and Activity Reports to the DRE with specified content

4.0 Training and Certifications

Coordinator may have either a Bachelor Degree in Christian Religious Education, or another

ministry field from an accredited university. Bachelor's degree in another field of study from an accredited university and possess two years of work

experience in a military chapel environment (paid or volunteer) as a religious education coordinator,

Christian school teacher, youth minister, Bible school teacher or related field.

Catholic specific training/certification: A religious education/Catechetical Certification provided by the

Archdiocese for the Military Services, and a minimum of two (2) years teaching experience in a military

Catholic Religious Education/Youth oriented program is required for the Catholic portions of this agreement.

to the Catholic faith and its doctrines, teaching, and beliefs.

Effective interaction with individuals from different religious groups is imperative. proselytize for or against any other religious group.

cooperation among the chapel staff and the clients who seek assistance.

Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in "4.0 Training and Certifications " above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Apply online at this job board or you may apply directly at: (scroll down to “AMR”). Your application must include three (3) references 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.