Job Title: Catholic Religious Education Coordinator and Community Liaison

Job Type: Part-time - Flexible (Minimum of 25 hours per week and a maximum of 30 hours per week)
Job Location: Keesler AFB, MS

Qualifications:

• Have or be able to receive the Basic Catechist Certificate issued by the Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS), USA within 75 days of start date.
• Have evidence of advanced studies in theology or religion. A Master’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies, or an Advanced Certificate in Catechesis is preferred.
• Coordinators of Religious Education who have not earned a Master’s degree in Theology or Religious Studies are required to pursue an advanced certificate in catechesis.
• Provide resume and evidence/portfolio including academic and work-related experience to show a minimum of one (1) year experience in the Family Faith Assessment Program, or teaching, coordinating and directing a Religious Education program in a chapel/church setting.
• Have the ability to work with Chaplain Corps staff and volunteers to plan, implement and evaluate Religious Education goals and objectives.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
• Have the ability to effectively accomplish assigned tasks with minimal oversite.
• Have the ability to effectively use a computer and associated software, including the following Microsoft programs: MS: Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel

Job Summary:

The Catholic Religious Education Coordinator and Community Liaison is responsible for organizing, coordinating and managing the religious education program in a Catholic parish or school. Additionally, the Coordinator will act as a liaison between the parish or school and the community by developing relationships with external organizations to enhance the church's outreach programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and manage the religious education program, ensuring the curriculum conforms to Catholic doctrine and teaching.

• Recruit, train and supervise religious education teachers, ensuring they are adequately equipped and resourceful in their delivery of lessons.

• Develop and maintain a database of students, volunteers and staff in the religious education program.

• Work collaboratively with the parish or school staff to ensure that the religious education program complements the overall mission and direction of the school or parish.

• Encourage participation and engagement in religious education programs and activities by promoting them.

• Act as a liaison between the parish or school and the community, developing relationships with external organizations to enhance the church's outreach programs.

• Promote the mission and values of the church in the wider community.

• Develop and manage budgets, fundraising and marketing initiatives for the religious education program.

Salary and Benefits:

The salary for the position of Catholic Religious Education Coordinator and Community Liaison is commensurable with qualifications and experience. Catholic parishes and schools also offer a competitive benefits package which may include health, as well as paid vacation, sick days, and employer contributions to retirement plans.

Mandatory Background Check:

A criminal history background check must be initiated and completed for all contractors, contractor substitutes, and program volunteers working with children under 18 years of age.

If selected, the employee shall immediately submit a background check application to the Nitelines USA, or designee, in accordance with Criminal History Background Checks.