Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator - $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience - Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 

Do you have strong knowledge of Roman Catholic teaching and faith formation? Are you organized, confident working with families, volunteers and young people, and able to manage a busy religious education program?

The role

Eglin Air Force Base Chapel is seeking a part-time Roman Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to support the K–12 Religious Education and Formation Program.

This is a 1099 contract role based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. The role is approximately 20 hours per week. The contract period is one base year, with four optional years.

Key Responsibilities

You will help plan, organize and deliver a Roman Catholic Religious Education program that follows the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and USCCB guidance.

Your duties will include:

• Coordinating religious education for grades K–12
• Supporting sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation and Confirmation
• Helping arrange retreats, workshops and parent sessions
• Coordinating catechists, aides and volunteers
• Maintaining student, teacher and volunteer records
• Preparing calendars, reports, budgets and program updates
• Ensuring materials are approved by the Roman Catholic Priest or Chaplain
• Supporting safe, well-organized use of chapel facilities

The Benefits

• Part-time hours of approximately 20 hours per week
• Meaningful work supporting children, families and the wider Catholic community
• Chapel office space, supplies and equipment provided
• Potential funding for approved training or conferences, subject to availability and approval
• Long-term contract potential through optional renewal years

The person

The ideal candidate will be a practicing Roman Catholic in good standing, with a strong understanding of Catholic teaching and formation.

You should have:

• Experience in Roman Catholic religious education or teaching
• AMS Catechist Certification, or willingness to begin within 30 days
• Strong administration and communication skills
• Confidence using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and PDF documents
• Ability to work well with children, parents, volunteers and chapel staff
• Willingness to complete VIRTUS training and required background checks

What’s next

If you meet the requirements and are ready to support a valued Roman Catholic education program, apply by 21 July 2026 at 5:00 PM CDT.

Contact information

Sheila Spratley