Catholic Religious Education Coordinator - Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base

Page 1 PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT FOR CATHOLIC COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION AT GEILENKIRCHEN NATO AB, GERMANY GEILENKIRCHEN NATO AIR BASE, GERMANY -- 1 of 8 -- Page 2 PERFORMANCE-BASED WORK STATEMENT (PWS) FOR CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR GEILENKIRCHEN AB 1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES 1.1. Scope of Work: 1.1.1. The Catholic religious education (RE) coordinator (“the Contractor”) directly supports the Catholic Chaplain/Priest by providing appropriate coordination and support for the Catholic Community and must provide directed religious education opportunities for people attending the Geilenkirchen NATO AB Chapel. The areas of responsibility are: 1.1.1.1. Coordinating all Catholic religious education programs and events, including but not limited to, Rite of Christian Initiation Adult (RCIA) Religious Education, Vacation Bible School, Advent/Christmas Program, Sacramental preparation, Retreats, Conferences, Marriage Seminars, and the recruiting, training, and nurturing of volunteer Christian Educators. 1.1.1.2. Publicizing activities to internal and external audiences. 1.1.1.3. Reserving rooms, coordinating special events and resourcing materials for all Catholic RE programs. 1.1.1.4. Selecting, updating, and maintaining data related to areas of responsibility. The purpose and goal of all related activities is to facilitate Christian growth in the Catholic Community. 1.1.1.5. Providing, coordinating religious education and sacramental preparation for children and adults living remotely, using services like Zoom or Teams, coordinating religious curriculum delivery to remote locations in the Tri-border community, and synchronizing their sacramental rites with the Catholic chaplain. 1.2. Qualification and Experience Requirement: 1.2.1. Be an active, practicing, and confirmed Roman Catholic in good standing with the Church, and provide a reference letter from the former pastor. Must be committed to the Catholic faith and teaching and cannot have a history of domestic violence, assault, or crimes against children. 1.2.2. Oversee a comprehensive Catholic religious education and formation program for the local installation and associated community. 1.2.3. Have a bachelor’s degree or a minimum of one year experience as a Religious Education Coordinator/Director in Catholic Chapels or Churches with a program consisting of preschool children through adults. 1.2.4. Must be fluent in oral and written English, possess sufficient administrative skills necessary to produce bulletins and flyers, create and modify RE program/ministry documents, update and manage calendars, correspond via email and/or social media, and must have experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and Publisher. -- 2 of 8 -- Page 3 1.2.5. Be experienced in the creation and distribution of publicity to include: advertising in newspapers, writing worship service bulletin announcements, and utilizing other advertising resources (to include multiple forms of social media). Must communicate (in writing and orally) in fluent English with chapel staff, volunteers, parishioners, and customers. 1.2.6. Collaborate with chaplains, staff, community members, and parishioners in an ecumenical/interfaith setting. 1.2.7. Be a certificated Archdiocese for Military Services Catechist or obtain certification within (6) months of contract award. 1.2.8. Have at least one (1) year remaining on station to be considered for this position and must provide official orders or other documentation to verify this requirement. 1.2.9. Must provide own transportation. 1.3. Location: 1.3.1. Primary facilities to be used by the contractor to carry out his/her duties include, but are not limited to, spaces in Building 3 and Building 4 on Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base. (Note: other DoD/NATO facilities may be used with proper coordination and reservation with the respective offices and facility managers.) 1.4. Workmanship: 1.4.1. All work shall be accomplished within the guidelines of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, Catholic Religious Education Chaplain, Department of the Air Force Instructions, and the Installation Chaplain’s Policy Statements. 1.4.2. Read, be familiar with, and comply with Air Force Policy Directive 52-1, all AFI 52 Series Air Force Instructions and local Operating Instructions (OI) instituted by the 470 th Air Base Squadron, Chaplain Corps (470 ABS/HC). 1.5. Duties and Responsibilities. The RE coordinator must: 1.5.1. Coordinate with the Catholic Chaplain to implement programs, goals, policies, and procedures for all RE Coordinator programs including those for children and adults. 1.5.1.1. These programs include: Catechist training, Sacramental program (First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation), RCIA, parent and teacher training, tele-education, and seasonal programs (Christmas Pageant, Stations of the Cross, etc.). 1.5.1.2. In consultation with the Catholic Chaplain, Contract Officer, or designated representative, develop and submit an annual calendar of events, Chapel Tithes and Offering Fund (CTOF) budget, appropriated fund budget, and annual religious education curriculum. This information is submitted in accordance with local Chaplain Corps operation procedures. 1.5.1.3. Attend the Catholic Pastoral Advisory Council (CPAC) and all leadership planning meetings to support future coordination and support the RE ministry. CPAC meetings are held monthly with coordination from the CPAC president. Additionally, attend chapel staff meetings and meet with the Catholic Chaplain for coordination of the Catholic Religious Education program. 1.5.2. Perform administrative tasks, such as preparing publicity material, ordering curriculum and supplies for succeeding quarters, updating RE Coordinator continuity file, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing a budget for RE events. -- 3 of 8 -- Page 4 1.5.2.1. Ensure facility requests for all Catholic Religious Education programs occurring in Chaplai…