Protestant Religious Education Coordinator

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following:

GENERAL INFORMATION.

The Protestant Religious Education Coordinator (hereafter referred to as ‘the Contractor’), is tasked with the responsibility for planning, organizing, and coordinating the Protestant Religious Education (RE) Program for Misawa Air Base Chapel. This includes but is not limited to: programming for children, youth, adult Bible studies/small group ministries, men and women ministries, Vacation Bible School, and seasonal activities. This will include volunteer recruitment and management, as well as training and supervision for all volunteers involved in the Protestant RE program.

1.1. Qualifications.

1.1.1. The Contractor must provide either previous experience as a Protestant RE Coordinator through resume and reference letters, or satisfactory demonstration of an ability to fulfill the duties listed in this PWS. 1.1.2. The Contractor must have a broad knowledge of Protestant religious education and teaching. For example: the contractor should possess at least one (1) year prior teaching experience and/or a degree in childhood education (or related field of study).

1.1.3. Contractor personnel must be able to work in a religiously pluralistic environment and have a willingness to work with people of diverse faith expressions.

1.1.4. Contractor personnel must have intermediate computer skills to include the use of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Suite programs (e.g. Word, Power Point, Excel and Publisher), with the willingness to seek skill improvement, and possess adequate skill to maintain social media profiles associated with the Parish life cycle.

1.1.5. The Contractor must be able to clearly communicate in English and conduct administrative requirements in verbal and written clarity as necessary. TOEIC 860~990, TOEFL(PBT) 600~, TOEFL(CBT) 250~, TOEFL(iBT) 100~, EIKEN 1st or equivalent is required if English is a second language.

1.1.6. Contractor personnel must be comfortable conducting research to identify and procure required materials for religious education programming, whether from local or distant markets (e.g., those in the US) despite the challenges of language, location, or time.

1.1.7. The Contractor must be able to develop and manage a budget with multiple accounting line items from within an excel spreadsheet.

1.1.8. The Contractor must be able to recruit, coordinate, supervise, and train up to twenty-five (25) volunteers on programs and curriculum related to all religious education programs.

1.1.9. The Contractor must be able to interact with the public and external agencies and offices in a timely, professional, and courteous manner.

1.1.10. Contractor personnel must preserve any confidential issues perceived, whether seen or heard, within the Chapel facilities or staff interactions, and be able to have a professional working relationship with Chapel staff, the Protestant community, and other personnel to perform duties.

1.1.11. The Contractor must be able to display moral and upright behavior, appearance, and proper standards of conduct at all times, whether in person, correspondence, or via social media.

1.1.12. Contractor personnel must successfully pass a security background investigation involving the following agencies for working with youth under 18: an AF Form 2583 (REQUEST FOR PERSONNEL SECURITY ACTION), an FBI fingerprint check, and an Installation Records Check (IRC). An IRC includes Security Police, Drug & Alcohol Program screening, Family Housing, Medical Treatment for Family Advocacy Intervention, and a Central Registry and Mental Health review. (NOTE: Contractor personnel who receive an unfavorable criminal background check status will not be allowed to perform under this contract.)

1.1.13. The Contractor will comply with all Department of Defense (DoD) directives, Air Force Instructions (AFI), and Misawa Chaplain Corps Operating Instructions.

1.1.14. If the contractor is a US military dependent, please disclose DEROS information. Additionally, prospective contractors shall provide pricing only on those option CLINs in which they will be available to perform in their entirety or specify their availability within the performance period of any CLIN if not available for the entire year.

1.2. Technical Skill Requirement.

1.2.1. The Contractor will participate in the orientation and training of newly assigned personnel, to include but not limited to: interface with social media resources (such as: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), without assistance; access, create folders/files, upload, and download resources via SharePoint; manage a computer filing system without assistance; possess or gain proficiency with web-based assessment tools (such as: Survey Monkey, Google forms, or others selected by the QAE); the ability to create templates, and alter layout and design features of key documents, toward the creation of bulletins and flyers in Microsoft Word; the creation of slides with timed transition elements, imbedded video and sound elements, and the ability to manipulate the Slide Master in PowerPoint; the use of work sheets and formula associations, and the ability to generate and manipulate excel tables, pivot charts and pivot tables for monthly, quarterly and annual data management and reporting in Excel; and the creation of fliers, bulletins, newsletters, and other common products in Publisher.

1.2.1. Customer Service. The Contractor will establish and maintain bad community relations with regard to Protestant RE and Chapel services. They will maintain consistent office hours to facilitate routine interaction with inter-office agencies required to accomplish assigned tasks.

1.2.3. Team Integration. The Contractor is responsible to attend the weekly Chapel staff meeting. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible to integrate with external offices vital to the various administrative and logistical responsibilities listed above, or those initiated by the QAE.

1.2.4. Practical Oversite. The Contractor is responsible to be present on Sunday’s during the execution of the various Protestant RE elements in operation. The Contractor is also required to be present for any liturgical, seasonal, or special events where a Protestant RE element is involved.

1.2.5. Place(s) of Performance. The Contractor shall perform the contract at the Misawa Air Base Chapel, Bldg. 358, and at other locations on Misawa AB as prescribed by the QAE.

1.3. Work Schedule.

1.3.1. The Contractor will keep a thirty (30) hour work week. They will flex their schedule to accommodate holidays and seasonal events in accordance with the Chapel mission. Due to the nature of working in the Japanese Area of Responsibility (AOR) and needing to acquire English-based curriculum and materials, it will be necessary at times to work outside of the normal 0730-1630 Mon-Fri work week, to accommodate research and interaction with various English speaking vendors in other time zones. The Contractor is responsible to coordinate and publish such shifts in their schedule with the QAE and CO to ensure minimal impact to mission.

Interested Candidates are requested to forward their resume together with three references from individuals who can attest to the candidate’s good work and steadiness. Candidates who do not possess the specific attributes/qualifications in section “1.1. Qualifications” above need not apply. This is a part-time position with compensation based on budget and the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Apply directly at: https://music-ministry.jobsoid.com (scroll down to “Misawa”) in order to expedite your application. Your application requires providing reference information for (3) individuals including one priest or pastor who can attest to your abilities as they relate to this job posting. References must include: name, title, organization, relationship to you, email address (necessary field) and phone number. Depending on security software, candidates are requested to monitor spam folders for further application communications from MMI.