Roman Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator

Job Title: Roman Catholic Religious Education (RE) Coordinator
Job Type: Part-Time
Location: Eglin Air Force Base Chapel, Florida

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church, verified by a letter from a current or previous pastor.
• Bachelor’s degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or related field preferred (Associate’s degree or equivalent certification acceptable).
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Roman Catholic RE Coordinator or 5 years teaching in a Catholic Religious Education program.
• AMS Catechist Certification (or willingness to begin certification process within 30 days of hire).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher).
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and administrative skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse and ecumenical environment.

Duties:

• Oversee and coordinate the Roman Catholic Religious Education (RE) Program for grades K–12.
• Plan and conduct sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation, including workshops, retreats, and parent sessions.
• Recruit, train, and supervise catechists, aides, and volunteers; maintain volunteer records and track hours.
• Develop and maintain a 9-month calendar of events and submit periodic status reports.
• Prepare and manage the RE program budget in coordination with the Roman Catholic Chaplain.
• Maintain accurate registration, attendance, and sacramental records.
• Ensure all RE classes, teaching materials, and activities align with the teachings of the Catholic Church and Archdiocese for Military Services (AMS) guidelines.
• Open and secure facilities for RE classes, ensuring cleanliness and safety of spaces used.
• Coordinate sacramental celebrations and submit required records to the AMS Portal.
• Attend staff meetings, Roman Catholic Advisory Council (CAC) meetings, and other required events.
• Provide pastoral support by responding to inquiries, assisting with program publicity, and facilitating communication with families.
• Support special events, retreats, and liturgical services as needed.
• Collaborate with the Wing Chaplain, Catholic Chaplain, and other RE Coordinators to ensure program success.

Work Schedule:

• Sundays: Conduct RE classes (September–June), excluding holidays and spring breaks.
• Office Hours: Minimum of 5 hours per week, Monday–Thursday.
• Flexible Hours: Additional 5 hours per week for training, preparation, and volunteer coordination.
• Monthly: Attend Roman Catholic Advisory Council (CAC) meetings (2 hours).
• Occasional: Attend workshops, staff meetings, and liturgical events as directed by the Roman Catholic Chaplain.