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:

1. Description of Services

1.1 General Scope of Responsibilities:

1.1.1 The Religious Education (RE) Coordinator for the RAF Mildenhall Protestant Community

plans, coordinates, and implements religious education for the RAF Community,

in accordance with the 48 FW Airman Ministry Plan. The coordinator serves as the primary RE

resource contact, acts as the advisor and coordinator of the day-to-day operations of the RE

program, and administers the Protestant religious education of United States Protestant military

members, dependents and other community members and non-members.

1.1.2 The coordinator shall promote an atmosphere of religious sensitivity to all Air Force

personnel participating in chapel programs. However, no form of coercion shall be employed by

the coordinator or their employees to cause USAF personnel or their family members to conform to

a particular religious denomination or faith group either directly or indirectly. The coordinator shall

ensure that all key leaders and volunteers comply with this no-coercion policy. Respect for other

religious faith groups shall be maintained.

1.1.3 The coordinator shall design and implement religious education programming for adults,

youth, and children, and will assist in building a spiritual foundation. Programs may include, but

are not limited to:
Sunday school, small group studies, mid-week spiritual formation events, and

seasonal or annual events such as Vacation Bible School or similar.

1.1.4 The coordinator shall also be responsible for recruiting, training and scheduling teachers,

helpers, childcare workers, or other volunteers for Religious Education Programs. In the event

that RE teachers are not available, the coordinator may be required to teach the approved

curriculum. The Wing Chaplain is the approval authority for all curriculum.

1.1.5 The coordinator shall be responsible for Protestant religious based retreats and events to

include planning, execution, and after action reports. These events may be in line with the

Preservation of the Force and Families (POTFF) initiative to help with improving the well-being

of Airmen and their families. In addition, to the POTFF initiatives, the coordinator may plan and

execute Ecumenical retreats and events in coordination with other faith group religious education

coordinators.

1.1.6 The coordinator shall manage the day-to-day operations of the Protestant RE program, such

as, but not limited to: recruiting, training, assigning, and overseeing teachers, helpers, substitutes,

and other volunteers in the RE program. The coordinator shall also inform the Lead Protestant

Chaplain or designated representative of any needs, issues or concerns with the program.

1.1.7 The coordinator will coordinate with ministry leaders for Men’s, Women’s, Youth, or other

applicable ministries (per the Airman Ministry Plan) to gather, disseminate, and help publicize

program/event information, and connect people with the age/gender appropriate spiritual

formation resources. The coordinator shall research and maintain teacher/facilitator training

resources and provide training when required.

1.2. Period of Performance/ Place of Performance

1.2.1 This requirement calls for support at RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom (UK).

1.5.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Religious Education Coordinator coordinator shall:

1.5.1. Develop, schedule, implement and monitor all Protestant Religious Education (RE)

programs and activities. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting in the evaluation of the

Protestant RE Program and its processes, coordinating volunteer support for any RE related

programs, and planning and implementing improvements for program development with the

approval of the Lead Protestant Chaplain. Examples of specific programs include:
Children’s

RE, Men’s and/or Women’s RE programs, Bible Studies, Vacation Bible School (VBS),

Volunteer Appreciation, and other programs as identified in by Lead Protestant Chaplain.

1.5.2. Coordinate weekly RE events throughout the year. The coordinator will work in

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