Catholic Administrative Coordinator

Location: Fort Jackson (Columbia, SC)

Position Summary

The Catholic Administrative Religious Education & Pastoral Life Coordinator provides administrative, logistical, and program support to the Catholic Religious Support Program at Fort Jackson. The position assists the Catholic Chaplain/Priest and Religious Support Office (RSO) in coordinating religious education programs, sacramental preparation, pastoral life activities, and community communications in accordance with Roman Catholic Church guidelines, Archdiocese for the Military Services (AMS) policies, and Army regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and logistical support for Catholic Religious Education (RE) and Pastoral Life programs

• Prepare and distribute monthly Catholic calendars covering RE, chapel, and community events

• Develop flyers, announcements, and publicity for Catholic programs and seasonal events

• Prepare facilities requests and coordinate logistics for RE classes, Masses, and special events

• Prepare, organize, and distribute RE program materials; reset classrooms after use

• Collect documentation and prepare sacramental records in the AMS portal for priest certification

• Prepare liturgical documents and materials for Mass

• Maintain Catholic Chapel Community census and registration records

• Provide input for weekly Catholic bulletins

• Track and report attendance and consumed supplies

• Support preparation of AMS quarterly clergy reports

• Maintain monthly work logs and submit invoices through WAWF

Required Qualifications

• Practicing Catholic in good standing

• Possess an AMS Catechist Certification or be able to obtain certification within the required timeframe.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Ability to work independently in a non-personal services environment

• Professional demeanor appropriate for military and religious environments