Society — is seeking to hire a coordinator for our organizing program.
Church and Society is the social justice and advocacy arm of the
United Methodist Church. You can learn more about the organization at
www.umcjustice.org.
Happy to answer any questions about the position.
All the best,
Warren
ORGANIZING PROGRAM COORDINATOR
RESPONSIBILITIES
— Manage issue based, network, and annual conference organizing on
GBCS priority issues.
— Lead grassroots organizing trainings to equip United Methodist teams
in grassroots leadership on priorities issues relevant to their
communities.
— Work in collaboration with Advocacy and Education and Leadership
Formation staff on identifying and connecting with grassroots leaders
in annual conferences who are actively engaged and impacted by
injustices representative of GBCS legislative priorities.
— Build, nurture, and maintain relationships with grassroots leaders
providing on the ground organizing support to teams and grassroots
networks across the global church. The coordinator will engage local
churches and recruit active United Methodists into relevant networks,
campaigns, and actions.
— Develop training curriculum and resources for grassroots teams,
conference groups, and United Methodist networks.
— In collaboration with Director of Organizing, oversee organizing
communications—including but not limited to highlighting grassroots
stories and producing articles or blog posts.
— Program coordinator will represent Church and Society and Director
of Organizing in some denominational and coalition meetings.
— Full time, exempt position in Washington, DC with 20% Travel
ACCOUNTABILITY
The Organizing Program Coordinator is directly accountable to the
Director of Organizing.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
— Bachelor's degree required, Master's degree preferred in community
organizing, social justice, theology, or related field.
— 3-5 years' work experience with social justice, faith community or
faith groups.
— Demonstrated experience in grassroots organizing, including
familiarity with a diverse range of organizing strategies and tactics.
— Experience in training and facilitation
— Excellent interpersonal and relational skills with ability to
connect with persons and groups in diverse communities.
— Demonstrated understanding of systemic injustice and passion to
engage faith communities in justice ministries.
— Excellent oral and written communication.
— Highly organized with ability to manage simultaneous projects.
COMPENSATION
Salary $55,000 annually depending on experience, retirement benefits,
22 days paid vacation, sick and personal leave, comprehensive medical,
dental and accidental-death insurance; other benefits as outlined in
the Employee Personnel Manual. This is a full-time exempt/salaried
position.
HIRING POLICY
The General Board of Church and Society is an equal opportunity
employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to
race, color, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual
orientation or any other legally protected status.
PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE
To apply applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and writing
sample by February 2, 2018. Position available immediately.
Send to: AGS for Human Resources, froberts@umcjustice.org
The General Board of Church and Society
100 Maryland Ave NE
Washington, DC 20002
Incomplete applicant information will not be considered.
Position available immediately.
Open until filled.
No agencies, please.
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