Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

ABOUT THE ROLE

ProfessionLX specializes in
professional services where we engage our employees to empower them to excel
for our customers. We are currently seeking part -time Catholic Religious Education
Coordinator candidates to join our team in support of the US Air Force in RAF
Lakenheath. This position will serve as coordinator, teacher, facilitator, and organizer
of the religious education program for the RAF Lakenheath Catholic Parish. The
RE Coordinator is responsible for RE administrative functions, working closely with
the Chaplain to ensure budgets, program schedules, publicity, and other
required items are developed and implemented. Successful candidates will
possess a minimum of 1 year experience of in Catholic Religious Education position
and must be a practicing Catholic and received the sacrament of confirmation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Oversee Catholic Religious Education
  Program. Develop and
  maintain the RAF Lakenheath Chapel Catholic RE Program for all Catholic
  Parishioners. Ensure facility requests for RE programs, occurring in Chaplain
  Corps facilities and in other base facilities, are filled out and submitted to
  the Chaplain Corps staff to be processed in a timely manner. Ensure all
  applicable facilities (i.e. Youth Center, classrooms, and local elementary
  schools) are opened, equipped, and ready for use prior to the start of RE
  programs for all Catholic RE programs. Provide and maintain an adequate level
  of supplies and inventory of consumable materials, RE resources, and equipment.
  Coordinate and facilitate the annual Vacation Bible School (VBS), or
  equivalent, program with other personnel as applicable. 
  
• Program Marketing. Coordinate and arrange effective
  advertisements of RE programs and events. Ensure compliance with rules/laws in
  regard to use of any copyrighted materials
  
• Administrative Functions. Attend all requested meetings to
  report on RE activities, events, and budget updates. Assist the Chaplain in
  developing the following in regard to RE Coordinator programs as appropriate:
  annual calendar of events, Chapel tithes and offerings fund budget,
  appropriated fund budget, and core volunteer training requirements. Submit to the Chaplain an annual RE calendar and budget for approval. Record
  attendance at all RE programs and events and report numbers to the Chaplain within
  3 workdays of an event’s conclusion. Maintain a continuity file for RE program;
  submits after -action reports electronically to the Chaplain for all Catholic RE
  programs within 5 calendar days following the close of each event outside of
  weekly RE classes. Prepare sacramental records for submission to the
  Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS) and notification to Church of
  baptism of individuals receiving sacraments. 
  
• Budgeting. Ensure execution and electronic
  tracking of the approved budget.
  
• ​Volunteer Coordination. Coordinate with the
  Chaplain and chapel volunteers to create effective RE programs for the Catholic faith group. Provide recommendations for annual volunteer
  recognition to the Chaplain. Ensure recruiting, training, and managing of
  volunteers for their Catholic RE program. Ensure that background check
  qualified, adult supervision and leadership are present at least 30 minutes
  prior to scheduled start times of all RE activities and will remain present
  until the last participant under the age of 18 has departed. Maintain
  electronic attendance records: names, dates, and rosters of all participants
  and volunteers for the review of the Chaplain. Ensure all volunteers who work
  directly with children have the required record checks completed during the
  initial hiring phase of the contract. Ensure all personnel with childcare
  requirements receive and wear the appropriate badges when conducting their
  duties.
  

Requirements

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Possess a minimum
  of 1 year of Catholic RE leadership experience, preferably directing a Catholic
  RE program in a Catholic Church or military chapel setting.
  
•  Must be a
  practicing Catholic in good standing and have received the sacrament of confirmation
  and possess and demonstrate an understanding of the basic doctrines and worship
  practices of the Catholic faith.
  
• Must possess the
  ability to constructively work well with others in a multi -faith environment.
  
• Must
  be able to efficiently organize and manage diverse program elements.
  
• Possess at least
  1 year of experience using Microsoft Office functions.
  
• Must be able to
  clearly communicate, orally and in writing, the needs and goals of the Catholic
  RE Program to chapel staff, volunteers, and customers.
  
• Must understand
  the basics of planning, developing, and executing a budget.
  
• Must be proficient in
  the use of social media, print, and email marketing and able to craft quality
  marketing and advertisements to be used to promote Chapel programs.
  

YOUR EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
  

Benefits