Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

GENERAL DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 The Contractor shall:

2.1.1

Dress in business casual attire. (unless an activity requires otherwise, ie; physical activity, games and costumes for events such as VBS or retreats.)

2.1.2

Be responsible for the security of equipment and neat and orderly condition of facilities utilized during and after activities. The Contractor shall open and secure the chapel building and other facilities used for RE activities.

2.1.3

Be required to submit monthly invoices itemizing the days, hours, and work performed per week through proper invoicing system as defined in the contract. Payment will be made for actual hours worked only.

2.1.4 Follow established Malmstrom AFB security and safety policies and procedures, in

addition to chapel policy and procedures.

2.1.5 Oversee, arrange, and supervise all Catholic RE activities and events.

3. SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

3.1 The Contractor shall:

3.1.1 Prepare scheduled Catholic Religious Education program curriculum and ensure

classrooms are setup prior to start of programs. Contractor or approved designee

must remain throughout scheduled classes and until all students have been returned

to their parent(s)/guardian(s).

3.1.2 Prepare an annual comprehensive RE Program plan to be approved by the Wing

Chaplain or designee. This plan will include but is not limited to: an annual

calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF), an appropriated

funds budget, and annual religious education curriculum order. The plan will

provide content and age appropriate activities for Malmstrom’s Catholic

Community.

3.1.3 Recruit enthusiastic and suitable volunteer teachers, maintain manning throughout

the program year, and establish a roster of substitutes to backfill during

teacher/leader absences. The Contractor will provide at least two orientation and

continuous volunteer training workshops annually on topics to include safety,

facilities, and other topics approved by the Catholic Chaplain or designee.

3.1.4 Develop and manage an approved attendance monitoring plan for each program

and a written report of monthly attendance statistics to the Catholic Chaplain or

designee. Maintain a current roster of Catholic RE volunteers.

3.1.5 Develop and maintain a Catholic RE continuity binder with pertinent information

as directed by the Catholic Chaplain/Superintendent or designee.

3.1.6 Schedule, organize, and coordinate Vacation Bible School (VBS) (in consultation

with the Catholic Chaplain or designee), recruit volunteer teachers and staff, and

order the appropriate materials.

3.1.7 Assure that timely, accurate, and high quality publicity is produced for all RE and

Chapel Community events, programs, responsibilities included in this PWS.

3.1.8 Ensure all advertisements and publicity mediums are run through the Catholic

Chaplain or designee prior to being distributed to the public.

3.1.9 Coordinate the annual Christmas program when such a program is deemed

necessary by the Wing Chaplain or designee.

3.1.10 Create/coordinate/maintain the Catholic children’s program with the Catholic

Chaplain or designee’s approval. Recruit staff, procure necessary materials and

supplies, train volunteer staff as need and supervise this year-round activity.

3.1.11

Plan and conduct special activities after coordination and approval by the Catholic Chaplain or designee. The Contractor will conduct no more than six special programs per year including but not limited to a fall Religious Education kick-off celebration, volunteer appreciation events, and a year-end volunteer appreciation banquet.

3.1.12

Hold monthly meetings with the Catholic Chaplain or designee to discuss upcoming events, budgets, and any questions or concerns the Contractor has.

3.1.13

Promote, coordinate, and provide logistical support for small group ministries. The time commitment for this responsibility is estimated to be one to two hours per week.

3.1.14

Assist the Catholic chaplain to recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for special areas of the Catholic service in the chapel and base communities. These areas of service would include but are not limited to worship service ushers, scripture readers, nursery and children’s church workers, and hospitality. The estimated time commitment for these responsibilities is one to two hours per week.

3.1.15

Attend at least one Chapel Staff Meeting per month to discuss upcoming Catholic RE events/programs and coordinate with Chapel Staff on said events/programs as necessary.