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Catholic Religious Education Coordinator - $20 per hour, commensurate with experience - Ellsworth Ai... Catholic Religious Education Coordinator - $20 per hour, commensurate with experience - Ellsworth Air Force Base in South DakotaDo you enjoy helping children and families grow in their Catholic faith? Are you an organized, confirmed Catholic with experience in religious education and catechesis?The roleWe are looking for a Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to support the Catholic Community at Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota.This is a part-time 1099 contract position working 27.75 hours per week.In this role, you will help coordinate Catholic religious education programs for children, youth, families, and volunteers. You will work closely with the Catholic Chaplain, priest, or designee to make sure programs are well planned, welcoming, safe, and aligned with approved Catholic curriculum.Key ResponsibilitiesYou will: Coordinate Catholic religious education for Children’s Church, Pre-K through 8th grade, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and ConfirmationHelp organize classes, events, and summer religious education activitiesRecruit and support volunteer teachers, substitutes, and other program helpersHelp start background check processes for volunteers working with minorsTrain volunteers on teaching expectations, safety procedures, and local requirementsKeep classrooms, books, supplies, and materials organized and ready for useWork with Chapel Staff to schedule Catholic religious education eventsMaintain participant and volunteer recordsSubmit required reports and monthly volunteer lists to the Catholic PriestAttend Catholic Parish Advisory Council meetings and contractor staff meetingsSupport an annual volunteer appreciation activityFollow all federal, state, local, Air Force, and installation requirements The BenefitsThis opportunity offers: Access to office space, a computer, email, internet, printer, phone, and needed suppliesThe opportunity to support Catholic faith formation in a military community The personWe are looking for someone who is dependable, welcoming, and comfortable working with children, families, volunteers, clergy, and chapel staff.You must: Be a practicing Catholic who has received the Sacrament of ConfirmationHold a valid Catechist Certificate issued by the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USAHave a Bachelor’s degreeHave experience in Catholic theology and catechesisBe able to complete required background checksCommunicate clearly and professionallyStay organized while managing classes, records, volunteers, and events What’s nextApply today to help provide a welcoming and well-organized Catholic religious education program for the Ellsworth Air Force Base community.