Military Catholic Faith Formation Coordinator

Ladgov Corporation; Air Base Heights (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladgov Corporation seeks a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to support the 20th Fighter Wing Chaplain Corps at Shaw Air Force Base. The coordinator will manage religious education and faith formation for children and adults in coordination with the Catholic Chaplain.

Responsibilities include calendar planning, catechist training, youth and adult programs, summer Catholic camp, and ensuring compliance with Archdiocese for the Military Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education and/or at least two years of Catholic RE leadership experience.
• Active, practicing Roman Catholic in good standing.
• Must have received Confirmation and provide a Catholic priest or pastoral reference.
• Must meet Archdiocese for the Military Services catechist certification requirements.
• Experience managing Catholic religious education programs serving children through adults.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in an ecumenical and interfaith environment.
• Reliable transportation and telephone access.

Responsibilities

• Plan and maintain the annual Catholic religious education calendar.
• Coordinate religious education classes, catechist training, and parent programs.
• Organize First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation preparation, including required retreats.
• Support adult faith formation and seasonal programs.
• Coordinate a four- to five-day Catholic camp during the summer.
• Recruit, train, and support catechists, teachers, and volunteers.
• Ensure volunteers complete required background checks and child-protection training.
• Maintain attendance records, program files, schedules, reports, and supply inventories.
• Coordinate curriculum, budget, facility, and supply requests with Chapel staff.
• Ensure curriculum complies with Archdiocese for the Military Services and USCCB requirements.
• Attend Sunday classes and events, arriving at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start.
• Follow applicable Air Force, installation, chapel, safety, and security requirements.
• Participate in occasional approved travel for meetings, conferences, or training.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education

2+ years experience as Catholic Director/Coordinator of Religious Education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

Ladgov Corporation seeks a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to support the 20th Fighter Wing Chaplain Corps at Shaw Air Force Base. The coordinator will manage religious education and faith formation for children and adults in coordination with the Catholic Chaplain.

Responsibilities include calendar planning, catechist training, youth and adult programs, summer Catholic camp, and ensuring compliance with Archdiocese for the Military Services.