Protestant Coordinator of Religious Education

The successful candidate for this position will be a 1099 contractor with Music Ministry International and be responsible for the following: 1. BACKGROUND: In accordance with Reference (a), “SECNAV INSTRUCTION 1730.7E,” the Professional Naval Chaplaincy provides for the religious needs and obligations of their people at the very moments and in the very places where the nation demands the most of its service members and is least able to serve them. Ref (a) stipulates that the Commanders will support the free exercise of religion, and have a Command Religious Program (CRP) that accommodates the religious needs, preferences, and rights of the command members, eligible family members, and other authorized users. 2. SCOPE: 2.1 This is a non-personal service contract for PDRE for Naval Support Activity, Naples, IT (NSA Naples). The Government will not exercise any direct supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. The contractor shall serve as a director of Protestant Religious Education within the Naples community. The PDRE contractor consults and coordinates with the Command Chaplain and the senior Protestant Chaplain assigned to the Naval Base. 2.2 Contractor must uphold professional work ethics, with good moral character and relate well to people of other faith groups while following Navy and chapel regulations. The Command Chaplain will make the final decision as to the elements of the Protestant Religious Education Program. 3. REQUIREMENT: 3.1 Contractor

qualifications:
• Possess legal status to work in Italy throughout the duration of the contract.
• Possess at least four years documented experience with directing, teaching or leading Protestant religious programs.
• Possess basic level knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook.
• Possess the ability to read, speak and write English fluently.
• Possess an understanding of military customs, courtesies, traditions, protocol and honors rendered in conjunction with military ceremonies.
• Be available to work for at least two years. The candidate must have orders in Naples for a minimum of two years remaining at the time of contract award or the ability to legally work in Naples, Italy for at least two years from time of the award.
• The Installation Religious Ministries Department (RELMIN) is responsible for approving the candidate. If the Contractor is to propose a new candidate in the hiring process, they must meet all the qualifications listed above. This candidate will also be subject to an interview by the Government and must receive the Chaplain’s approval prior to being allowed to perform. If the proposed candidate is rejected by RELMIN, the Contractor shall identify and propose a new candidate within five (5) business days for Government consideration. 3. 2 Tasks: The Contractor PDRE shall perform the following tasks: 3.2.1 General:
• The Contractor PDRE shall comply with ref (b) and ref (c) when working with minors.
• The Contractor PDRE shall submit to, and successfully complete with a favorable determination, a criminal background check and provide all necessary supporting documents within three (3) business days after contract award. The Government will conduct a criminal background check on the Contractor PDRE, using procedures set forth in Reference (c), “DoDI 1402.5 Criminal History Background Checks on Individuals in Child Care Services”.
• Subject to the recommendation of the command chaplain and approval of the contracting officer, while and prior to the completion of the background check, the Contractor may be permitted to perform work under this contract as long as the Contractor is within sight of the Command Chaplain or his/her authorized representative. Pending successful background check completion, the Contractor must be readily identified through some type of visual means (e.g. different color nametag), to be coordinated with the Command Chaplain. An unfavorable background check determination will result in contract termination.
• Contractor must identify as such at all times. This includes personal interactions and correspondence (i.e. email signature block should not give the impression that contractor is a government employee).
• In accordance with Reference (d) CNREURAFCENTINST 1700.3
- CHAPEL VOLUNTEER BACKGROUND CHECK PROCEDURES, the Contractor PDRE shall assist the Command Chaplain and chapel staff to ensure that all teachers and volunteers of the Protestant community over 18 years of age and are reasonably expected to have regular contact with minor(s) have a criminal background check completed before being involved in the program.
• The Contractor PDRE shall protect all Personally Identifiable Information (PII) obtained in the course of fulfilling this PWS, in accordance with Reference (d), “ DoD Privacy Program” The Contractor
• PDRE shall shred and discard of any PII collected when it is no longer essential to accomplish the duties of this PWS. 3.2.2 O