Catholic Coordinator of Religious Education

The United States Marine Corps is seeking a Coordinator of Religious Education (CRE) for the Religious Ministries Directorate at Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command in Twentynine Palms, California. The contractor will be responsible for coordinating Catholic religious programs, scheduling masses, managing priest schedules, and supporting various religious education activities under the supervision of an assigned or active-duty priest. Qualified candidates must be practicing Roman Catholics with current Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist certification, Basic Catechist Certification, and a minimum of two years of experience coordinating Catholic ministries. The position requires extensive flexibility, including evening, weekend, and holiday work, with telework only authorized by the Director of Religious Ministries Directorate. The pre-solicitation notice indicates a competitive procurement process with specific performance requirements, including passing background checks for working with children and maintaining 90-100% quality levels across various performance metrics.

The contract is set aside for total small businesses and is categorized under NAICS code 813110 for Religious Organizations and PSC code G002-P for Social Chaplain services. The initial period of performance is from March 3, 2025, through March 2, 2026, with four additional one-year option periods available, potentially extending the contract through March 2, 2030. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive performance requirements suggest a robust and detailed contract scope. The solicitation was posted on February 3, 2025, with responses due by February 10, 2025. Potential contractors must be prepared to meet stringent qualifications, including specialized religious certifications, ministry coordination experience, and the ability to work flexible hours in support of Catholic religious programs at the Marine Corps facility.