Protestant Religious Education Coordinator

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

Position Title:

4. Protestant Religious Education Coordinator (REC)  

4.1. Qualifications: Coordinator shall: 

4.1.1. Have a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a paid ministry

leadership position successfully managing people and resources. Must

have two (2) years of verifiable working experience in religious

education and program management, preferably in a military chapel

setting, to include: 

Program and event coordination.

Volunteer recruitment, work, and oversight.

Administration.

Formulating and leading Bible studies as a small group leader or  

teacher.

Basic knowledge of varying worship styles in order to coordinate   

and support Protestants in a variety of setting/styles.

Customer service work.

4.1.2. Must be well-versed in the essential teachings and religious practice of

historic Christianity, and work within a Christian interdenominational

and religiously pluralistic environment.

4.1.3. Must have basic working skills with Computer programs: Microsoft

Word, Excel, and Power Point. In addition, be able to learn how to

navigate Chapel Shared Drive, SharePoint, and other networking

platforms used by the Chapel, to include video/teleconferencing

technologies (Zoom, GoToMeeting, Teams, etc.). Coordinator must

adhere to computer security requirements and usage. Coordinator must

comply with copyright license reporting and copyright license

 identification procedures.

4.1.4.

Provide proof of High School diploma OR its equivalent. A bachelor’s

degree in religious studies, education, or social science is preferable.

4.1.5. Must have an active membership/attendance at a Protestant

church/chapel and furnish a letter of endorsement from their current

 pastor/chaplain.

4.1.6.

Display a positive, self-directed, motivated character with the ability to

interface well within the pluralistic atmosphere of the AF Chaplain

Corps. They shall possess an ability to maintain healthy, functional

interpersonal relationships with chapel staff, fellow  coordinators, and

community members, and maintain professional standards of conduct

and the public decorum, including but not limited to dress and

grooming.

4.1.7. Be able to read and speak English fluently and provide positive

customer service in an interfaith pluralistic environment.

4.2. Program Requirements and Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work

Hours and Operational Hours.

4.2.1.

Protestant REC shall provide services and activities  for adult, youth,

and children programs throughout the year to include a summer program

as specified by the Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain. Coordinator

shall administrate, coordinate, and lead, if necessary, the Protestant

Religious Education program design. Coordinator shall execute the

implementation of programs for adults, youth, and children, as well as to

assist in building a solid foundation for spirituality, Christian living, and

service through reflection upon life experience according to Protestant

Christian beliefs.  

4.2.2. The Coordinator shall work an average of 20 hours per week (minimum

of 15, maximum of 25 hours) and may utilize a flex schedule to meet

mission requirements. The Coordinator shall maintain office hours at the

Keesler Chapel at least two days per week during normal duty hours

(Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST)).

The remaining schedule shall systematically rotate across all Protestant

sponsored programs, including evening and weekend worship services

and activities, to ensure proper oversight and programming alignment. 

4.2.3. The Coordinator shall coordinate their exact monthly schedule with the

Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain or the Wing Chaplain’s designee.

This schedule shall be kept on file and adjusted as necessary to meet

mission requirements. To ensure visibility, the Coordinator must make

the schedule publicly available and strategically communicate it to

community members and Chaplain Corps staff through bulletin boards,

social media outlets, and planning/staff meetings.

4.2.4. When leading events and activities, Coordinator shall arrive prepared at least half

an hour prior to the beginning of classes and event held, to include Sunday

 worship services.

4.2.5. The Coordinator shall always maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted

performance of all tasks defined within this JOB DESCRIPTION. When hiring additional

personnel, the Coordinator shall keep in mind the stability and continuity of the

workforce are essential. The following is considered time spent on official chapel

business: attending offsite meetings, going on supply runs, and after hour’s

 communication. 

4.3. Volunteer Management.  Actively participant in volunteer recruitment, i.e., teachers,

assistants, service leaders and religious education teacher training; coordinate program

needs with Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain. The Coordinator shall: 

4.3.1. Coordinate with volunteers to support the Religious Education program and

comply with chapel volunteer program requirements as it pertains to DoDI

1100.21, Voluntary Services in the Department of Defense, Section 4, General

Standards and Air Force Instruction (AFI) 52-101 Chapter 5, Volunteer Operation

and Chapter 6, Recruiting.   

4.3.2. Organize at a minimum two (2) volunteer teacher training events each year, one in

the Fall and one in the Spring, and coordinate with the Protestant Lead Faith

Group Chaplain and Religious Affairs Airman for additional support and

guidance. Training shall include orientation for new volunteers on facility,

funding, and religious education guidance as well as available resources. 

4.3.3. Provide additional workshops for special programs, e.g., children participating in

a musical, summer religious education program, special Christmas, or Easter

program. These workshops may need to be provided virtually (to include digital

 production/presentation via a media platform), in the event facilities are not

available or due to Public Health guidance.

4.3.4. Visit each class weekly or as requested by volunteer teachers. If Protestant

Religious Education classes are done virtually because of chapel closure, space

availability, or to accommodate those who cannot attend in person, a weekly visit

on a virtual Protestant Religious Education platform (Zoom, GoToMeeting,

Teams, etc.) shall be required.

4.3.5. In the event there are not enough volunteers to provide all services, the Protestant

REC shall lead/provide required services, at  discretion of Protestant Lead Faith

Group Chaplain. 

4.3.6. Plan and execute an annual event to recognize and honor volunteers; coordinate

requirements with chapel personnel appointed to manage the overall volunteer

 program. 

4.4.  Special Events. The Coordinator shall coordinate and execute Protestant Lead Faith

Group Chaplain’s plan for special events e.g., Christmas program, Vacation Bible

School, Easter events, to include volunteer support. 

4.5. Administration:  The Coordinator shall:  

4.5.1. Maintain continuity, finance, & program records, to include a roster of volunteer

Religious Education class staff, worship service participants, monthly enrollment

and attendance for all programs, and any additional information required by the

AF Chaplain Corps staff.

4.5.2. Submit all pertinent data from special events/programs and submit to the

Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain for after-action reports, as required. 

4.5.3. The Coordinator shall attend all required regular meetings of the Protestant Pastoral

Council and Protestant Pastoral Staff, as well as any planning or staff meetings at

the discretion and invitation of the Wing Chaplain and the Protestant Lead Faith

Group

4.5.4. Serve as a Protestant Program Leader during semi-annual AF Chaplain Corps

Resource Management Working Group meetings at discretion of Wing Chaplain or

designee. 

4.5.5. Contribute information to annual ministry plan development as it pertains to the

Protestant Religious Education Program.

4.5.6. Coordinate with Chapel Tithes and Offerings Fund (CTOF) Account

Manager for Guidance related to CTOF.

4.5.6.1.

Coordinate CTOF funding requests, either self-initiated or volunteer

initiated, with CTOF Account Manager for Proper CTOF

 Utilization.

All CTOF funding requests must be approved by the Protestant

Lead Faith Group Chaplain prior to final coordination and

approval.

4.5.7. Maintain the Protestant Religious Education program administrative work

center, classroom space, and any storage in a clean, orderly, and safe

manner. Additional consideration and attention shall be given to shared

space with other faith groups and community groups.

4.5.8. Maintain stock of expendable supplies and timely procure supplies as needed for

the Protestant Religious Education program.

4.5.9. Submit funds request as required that support the Protestant Religious Education

program to Protestant Lead Faith Group Chaplain for approval.

4.5.10. Monitor the handling of all funds received in the Protestant Religious Education

program to ensure compliance with applicable directives. Immediately

communicate deficiencies and non-compliance with Protestant Lead Faith Group

Chaplain, or designee in their absence.

4.5.11. Generate all publicity for the Protestant Religious Education programming:

Religious Education announcements, flyers, bulletin inserts, events guide,

calendar, etc. Must obtain approval from the Wing Chaplain or designee before

4.5.12. Comply with copyright license reporting and copyright license identification

 procedures.

4.5.13. Produce a quarterly Protestant Religious Education newsletter, bulletin, or

other document (physically and electronically) detailing current curriculum

offerings, learning objectives and upcoming events.

4.5.14. Within 30 days after award, in consultation with the Protestant Lead Faith Group

Chaplain, develop and submit an annual calendar of events, an estimated

appropriated funds budget, and an annual religious education curriculum timeline

to the Wing Chaplain, or Air Force budget, and an annual religious education

curriculum timeline to the Wing Chaplain, or designee, as determined by local

instructions and procedures.

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 "4.1. Qualifications" above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.  

Apply directly at: https://music-ministry.jobsoid.com (scroll down to “Keesler”) 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.