Catholic Religious Education Coordinator

McColm & Company (McColm) is a mission-driven and customer-focused consulting firm that equips change makers with the knowledge, skills, and insights they need to succeed in an increasingly complex world. McColm specializes in supporting U.S. federal customers with national security, military, law enforcement, and foreign affairs portfolios by managing bespoke professional training programs, delivering effective education and training support solutions, and providing highly specialized technical assistance and analysis expertise to decision makers. 

McColm & Company is seeking a qualified Catholic Religious Education Coordinator to support the Catholic Chapel community at Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota. The coordinator will plan, manage, and deliver religious education programs including children's catechesis, youth ministry, sacramental preparation, and adult faith formation for the 2025–2026 academic year. This position will be performed onsite at Grand Forks AFB.

The responsibilities of the Catholic Religious Education Coordinator are as follows:

• Oversee all Catholic RE programs including First Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, VBS, and retreats.
• Coordinate facility use, secure spaces, and manage supplies.
• Publish a Catholic RE handbook annually.
• Recruit, train, and manage volunteers; ensure background checks and child protection training.
• Collaborate with the Protestant RE Coordinator for joint programs (e.g., Vacation Bible School).
• Prepare and manage RE budgets and procurement of materials.
• Attend biweekly chapel staff meetings and Catholic Advisory Council meetings.
• Submit sacramental records to the Archdiocese for the Military Services.
• Hold 8 office hours per week.

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Requirements

• One year of relevant experience (military chapel preferred).
• Catechist certification by Archdiocese for the Military Services (completed upon hire).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must reside within 100 miles of the base and provide own transportation.
• Must favorably pass federal, state, and installation background checks.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

McColm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurances, generous Paid Time Off, 11 paid federal holidays, and annual performance-based bonuses.

McColm & Company is an equal opportunity employer offering employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, gender identity or expression, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Due to the high volume of applications McColm receives and to ensure we comply with our internal hiring policies, we regret we are not able to respond to individual phone calls or emails regarding application status.