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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