Outreach and Research Consultant - New York, NY

Listed: 12-01-2021

Employer: Judson Memorial Church - 239 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012 | (212) 477-0351 | https://www.judson.org/

Location: New York, NY

Type: Part time

Download: Job Description - Outreach and Research Consultant

Sustainable Solutions for Sacred Sites -- a five-year program of Bricks and Mortals, Hartford Seminary  and Partners for Sacred Places -- proposes sustainable solutions to the persistent concerns of congregations about their buildings. The program will demonstrate adaptive, revenue producing, and sustainable uses for sacred  sites, turning a problem into a possibility by teaching and learning with imagination and experience. Congregations and communities participating in the program will increase the resources they have to survive and thrive. 

This three-year Consultant position will support the overall program and the Congregational Learning Process (CLP). The CLP includes 5 cohorts across the US and will develop congregations’ understanding of the many adaptive reuse options available. The program will conclude with a Convening of all congregations in 2024. 

This position will report directly to the Executive Director of Bricks and Mortals. 

Role:

• Serves as primary contact for 5-6 nationally-based Coaches for Congregational Learning Process.

• Assists in communications and program work

• Manages overall workflow for the program, particularly cohorts

• Facilitate check-in calls (via phone, Zoom, site visit, etc.) with cohort coaches throughout the grant period (January 2022-December 2023) and facilitate local and national cohort communication

• Support online bank of resources for cohorts

• Update Sustainable Solutions administrative team on cohort progress and relay cohort learnings for program enhancement

• Assist administrative team with logistical support for 20 in-person trainings (2022-2023) and the national convening in 2024, including booking travel

• Assist with developing Toolkit on adaptive reuse and solutions for thriving congregations that can be used nationally

• Build working relationships with the cohort coaches and support congregations participating in the Sustainable Solutions for Sacred Sites program

• Research and develop National Database for organizations, faith-based organizations and judicatories

Background:

• At least 5 years experience in administrative and project management, ideally with partners based in multiple locations

• Ability to work with lay and clergy leaders, preferably across a range of denominations and faith traditions, as well as architects, preservationists, and leaders from a range of sectors

• Experience in building collaborative partnerships among diverse organizations and agencies, preferably with congregations or faith-informed organizations

• Ability to work well independently, as well as collaboratively in group settings

• Manage time well and handle a variety of tasks and deadlines with minimal supervision

Submission:

• To apply, please send cover letter and resume to: kate@judson.org

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