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Assistant Dean of Spiritual and Religious Life, Lawrence University, Appleton, Wisconsin
Listed: 5-30-23
Employer: Lawrence University, 757 E. College Avenue, Appleton, Wisconsin 54911, |(920) 832-6500
Location: Appleton, Wisconsin
Position: Full-time
Webpage: https://www.lawrence.edu
Contact: Terra Winston-Sage
Job Description: Job Description
Description of Lawrence University
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
DUTIES
The following duties comprise the core of the work. Facilitate lively conversations with students and recognized student organizations about spirituality, faith development, religious diversity, community building, interfaith concerns, and social justice commitments.
· Provide pastoral care to students.
· Assist in the management of the Esch Hurvis Center for Spiritual and Religious Life.
· Engage all members of the campus community in conversations and activities related to spiritual and religious life.
· Assist the department’s partnership with Off Campus Studies to encourage and mentor developmental efforts of students returning from off-campus studies.
· Staff and lead orientation and first-year outreach, including RITU@L (a pre-orientation retreat for first-year students)
· Serve as a member of the On-Call rotation for Deans and Directors
· Serve as a member of the Student Life Division contributing to divisional projects and events.
· Develop a diverse network of partners on campus and in the community to develop collaborative outreach and service in spiritual and religious life.
· Support all programs and services of the department as appropriate.
· Supervise student employees and early career professional staff as appropriate.
· Other duties as assigned.
WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:
Will work collaboratively with a diverse body of Lawrence students, staff, faculty, and community partners. Also, will engage with the Staff team at Spiritual and Religious Life as a colleague, sharing possibilities, insights, observations, and creative energy.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
* Master’s Degree required.
* Ordination or similar credentialing in a religious tradition is preferred, but we will consider candidates who have equivalent training and experience and are ineligible for credentialing.
* Strong pastoral care skills required.
Experience in chaplaincy, student development, or a related field, as well as programmatic and administrative responsibility in higher education or within a religious community.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
Aptitude for encouraging the spiritual development of emerging adults, including those who do not affirm any particular religious tradition
Ability to manage a variety of tasks and multiple programming priorities with competency and accuracy.
Knowledge of the theology and practice of world religions.
Ability to project emotional stability and a calm presence.
Emotional sensitivity amid human suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.
Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and excellent judgment.
Knowledge and skill in developing collaborative relationships and sustainable programs.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
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Solo Pastor, Katonah Presbyterian Church, Katonah, New York
Listed: 5-22-23
Employer: Katonah Presbyterian Church, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah, NY 10536,| (914) 232-4568
Location: Katonah, New York
Position: Full-time
Webpage https://www.katonahpresbyterian.org
Contact: Peggy Martin
Job Description: Job Description
Description of Katonah Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
1. What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
Katonah Presbyterian enjoys a keen sense of community. Celebrating 150 years, KPC has had a lasting impact on the community with many local charities beginning as a church program or by a member of the Church.
Mutual care of one another, especially during difficult times, is pronounced. Care is offered through prayer, meals, transportation, and visits. The most notable effort to make God’s love visible in the community is the week-long Rummage Sale every Spring. We have also partnered with the two nearby Correctional Facilities, the Community Center, and NYC homeless to help those often overlooked. Our mission dollars reach immigrant workers, local shelters, disaster relief in the U.S. and Caribbean, and many charitable organizations.
Sunday worship is central to the life of our church. We have benefitted from socially conscious and strong intellectual pastoral leadership. Sermons incorporate references to current events, modern literature, and a refreshed lens through which to view the gospel message. The diverse music program incorporates piano and organ music, several bell choirs, a worship choir, and instrumental music. Sunday school is held for children during the service, and high school youth have fellowship afterward. Both the bell and youth groups travel domestically and internationally on mission trips.
We want to take steps to safeguard and build upon these strengths, while exploring how to concentrate our efforts, given declining numbers and aging population.
2.For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?
We understand the expectations set forth are extensive and all-encompassing. That is a challenge for any interested candidate. The leadership and congregation commit to working with our pastor in formulating priorities and setting parameters or boundaries for the work to be accomplished. Areas of responsibility:
Plan worship with input from music staff and Worship committee (incl. liturgists, children’s sermon).
Combine passion for scripture with courage to trial new ways of sharing the message.
Administer Sacraments. Officiate at Weddings and Funerals. Prepare youth for Confirmation.
Be familiar with members and families. Proactively outreach to less frequent visitors.
Attend fellowship events and meetings: Nominating, Worship, Deacons, Presbytery, others as possible.
Coordinate multiple committees, promoting appropriate governance or organizational change.
Oversee staff and volunteers.
Seek the best in everyone to accomplish our mission: funding (Finance & Stewardship), the physical plant (Buildings & Grounds), participation (Visibility, Membership and Fellowship).
Communicate to inform, connect, and align.
Encourage a vibrant Presbyterian Women's organization.
Confidentially call on congregants suffering from illness or loss, making referrals to specialists, coordinating with Deacons.
Overall demonstrate how a pastor and congregation can deliver care, sensitivity, hospitality and teaching to further our mission.
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Pastor, Calvary Presbyterian Church of Bayfield, Colorado
Listed: 5-22-23
Employer: Calvary Presbyterian Church, 89 E. Mill Street P.O. BOX 336 Bayfield, Co| (970) 884-4331
Location: Bayfield, Colorado
Position: Part-time
Webpagehttps://www.bayfieldcpc.org
Contact:Suzy Meyer
Job Description: Job Description
Description of Calvary Presbyterian Church of Bayfield
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Calvary Presbyterian Church is a small congregation in a beautiful small community in Southwest Colorado. We have not had an installed pastor since before the pandemic. We’re now ready to team up with new leadership. Pastoral care and community involvement are important to our congregation.
A recent seminary graduate would have the mentorship and patience of a warm congregation, the collegiality of several area Presbyterian pastors, and four-season recreational opportunities in beautiful Southwest Colorado: snow sports, hiking and mountain biking, hunting, and fishing, and much more.
Calvary offers a salary of $45,000 (our presbytery’s minimum for full-time ordained clergy) for part-time ministry, leaving our pastor with the freedom to participate in all our area has to offer.
Enjoy the amenities of Durango, with its cultural and educational opportunities, restaurants, and shopping, only half an hour away, while living in a quiet but growing community.
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Associate Minister of Worship Arts, Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, Honolulu, Hawaii
Listed: 5-10-23
Employer: Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church, 5339 Kalaniana’ole Highway Honolulu HI,| (808) 377-5477
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Position: Full-time
Webpagehttps://calvarybythesea.org
Contact: Rev. Dr. Moses D. Barrios
Job Description: Job Description
Description of Calvary by the Sea Lutheran Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• In collaboration with the Senior Pastor, plan and implement worship arts ministry including all worship experiences and music programs sponsored by the church
• Schedule and facilitate weekly worship band rehearsals
• Send out music ahead of time using CCLI song select, Sundays and Seasons, and other music/worship programs
• Oversee and provide direction to the audio/tech team for live audio and live streaming
• Schedule and conduct monthly choir rehearsals and performances
• Routinely recruit qualified members and candidates for band, vocals and choir
• Hire, retain and engage existing musicians and develop new music ministry relationships
• Work in partnership with the Senior Pastor to formulate and develop an annual music budget
• Use the worship arts ministry to unite children, youth, and adults, helping integrate new and long time members/attenders
• Lead weekly worship with dynamic vitality and spirituality, engaging attenders/members to encounter the divine. through music
• Ability to play an instrument/s and sing proficiently is a vital component of this role
• Develop authentic relationships with members and supporters of the congregation by being accessible and visible in the life of the congregation• Work in close collaboration with the Senior Pastor and ministry team for the overall vision of the church, participating in events and activities which create a sense of welcome and community
• Seek to integrate visitors and new members into ministry at CBTS and involve existing members and their gifts into the music program
PRIMARY ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES:
Prepare, administer, and manage an annual budget to advance each ministry area
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours for availability and collegiality
Notify Senior Pastor prior to vacation time, days off or any unforeseen and untimely
absences from regularly scheduled experiences and gatherings and provide a suitable
substitute in the case of anticipated absence
Complete and submit a monthly written report for the Congregational Council and an
annual written report for the Annual Congregational Meeting
Attend weekly ministry team meetings
Inform congregation of worship arts activities/events using (social media, emails,
announcements, calvary caller, website) in partnership with ministry team members
Assist Senior Pastor in the overall programming of the church, aid in special projects, and
other responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Pastor
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Director of Connectional Ministries, Findlay First Presbyterian Church, Ohio
Listed: 5-10-23
Employer: Findlay First Presbyterian Church, 2330 S Main St, Findlay, Ohio ,| (419) 423-2112
Location: Findlay, Ohio
Position: Full-time
Webpage https://www.findlayfpc.org
Contact: Brandi Clark
Job Description: Job Description
Description of Findlay First Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Responsibilities:
Oversee/create/plan/lead Faith Formation programs (45%):
Recommend, organize and coordinate Sunday morning faith formation—infant through adult
Plan and conduct various faith formation special events and milestone celebrations, in
cooperation with pastor; this will entail occasional leadership in worship
Foster spaces for children/youth and their families
Facilitate programming for older adults
Digital outreach (45%):
Strategically communicate the church’s story, developing consistent branding that will integrate the church’s vision, goals and values, via social media, website and weekly digital communication with the congregation and greater community
Provide editorial direction and content as well as creative design for communication outlets (print, web, social media, photography and video recordings)
Execute weekly bulletin, newsletter, website, and social media presence as well as press releases and other marketing tools
Keep abreast of new technologies and industry trends, strategizing how they can be applied to ministry and mission
Help facilitate virtual worshipping community that will aid in integration and builds community in a streaming format.
Supervise Sunday morning AV/tech support employees and childcare providers (10%)
Skills and requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or significant experience
Good organizational and communication skills with all age groups
Digital communication experience (church or non-profit environment is preferred but not required)
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Minister of Music, Bryn Mawr Community Church, Jeffery Boulevard Chicago
Listed: 5-8-23
Employer: Bryn Mawr Community Church, 7000 South Jeffery Boulevard,| (773) 324-2403
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Position: Part-time
Webpage http://brynmawrfaith.org
Contact: JeVon Moore
Job Description: Job Description
Description of Bryn Mawr Community Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Essential Duties:
●Providing leadership, planning, direction, and coordination for Bryn Mawr Community Church’s overall music programs including virtual and live events on the church calendar (Concerts,Revivals).
●Promote the spiritual and leadership development of musicians and choir members at rehearsals and regular meetings through biblical teaching, prayer, and authentic discipleship.
●Plan the corporate worship services of Bryn Mawr Community Church, in consultation with the Senior Pastor and Lead Musician, through prayer, with theological integrity, spiritual authenticity, and musical appropriateness.
●Directing the Inspirational Choir, Youth Choir, and oversight of the Praise Team.
●Develop and Train assistant choir director(s).
●Recruiting and maintaining membership in the Inspirational Choir, Youth Choir, and Praise Team.
● Providing musical direction and arranging for the choirs(s) to sing for the funerals of church members as available.
●Recommend outside musicians as needed to support the worship service.
●Making arrangements for a replacement during absences, including planning and preparation of the choir(s) to sing and musician(s) to perform on Sundays, prior to an absence.
●Collaborate with appropriate teams/ministries to enhance the congregational worship experience.
●Set annual goals for the worship ministry that are in line with the church’s vision, and the pastor’s leadership; evaluate how those goals were attained or modified during the year.
●Make recommendations for worship-related equipment purchases and the overall Board of Music budget.
●Along with the Board of Music, hire, supervise, and evaluate music and worship personnel in accordance with church policies and procedures.
●Continuous participation in music education to learn new systems, applications, processes, and techniques. Attend appropriate seminars and conferences on worship leadership.
●Maintain and ensure that all musical instruments and equipment are in good working order by engaging vendors for service and repair.
●Maintain a library of music and music resources.
●Attend and actively participate in leadership meetings and leadership development.
●Maintain licensing for copyrighted worship music used at Bryn Mawr Community Church.
●Ensure that all musical and technical aspects of the service support the liturgical season, sermon series, or emphasis on that day.
●Provide coaching and oversight of the training of volunteers and paid staff (vocalists, instrumentalists).
●Conduct regular meetings and rehearsals that are necessary to facilitate worship in services.
●Perform other related duties as directed by the Pastor.
Qualifications and Skills:
● Demonstrated excellence and musical proficiency as a worship leader and musician/instrumentalist.
● Gifts for leadership and administration, and team building.
● Expertise in vocal and instrumental direction.
● An understanding of the use of technology in worship.
● Minimum of a bachelor’s degree; advanced degrees in music preferred.
● A minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with a proven track record in effective staff management.
● Strong relational skills and an enthusiastic attitude about leading a church in worship.
● A self-starter, someone who takes initiative to accomplish the vision and mission.
● A team player with a positive attitude.
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Assistant Pastor of Faith Formation, Pilgrim Congregational Church, Oak Park, Illinois
Listed: 5-3-23
Employer: Pilgrim Congregational Church, 460 Lake St.Oak Park, |(708) 848-5860
Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Position: Part-time
Webpage https://www.pilgrimoakpark.org
Contact: Job Description
Description of Pilgrim Congregational Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Job Summary
Through faith formation the church seeks to help people, young and old, to grow in
their relationship with God, live as disciples of Jesus in the world through
engagement in service and mission, develop an understanding of the Bible and our
faith tradition, and participate in the life and ministries of our faith community.
This position supports the Senior Pastor and lay leadership by organizing and
implementing strategies and activities aligned with those objectives.
Duties & Essential Job Functions
● Provide program development and support to the Ministry of Adult
Education, including leading initiatives for growth & teaching classes
● Develop and maintain a regular youth opportunity (education, service,
community, etc.) for high school students
● Maintain and develop our digital communication policy and plan (website,
Facebook, potentially other platforms), enhance our visitors' welcome &
follow-up program, etc.
● Participate in planning and leading worship
● Preach occasionally, roughly 8 times per year
The hours of this position shall be 12 hours per week. This is a contracted position
for one year. The contract may be renewed on an annual basis with the consultation
of the Senior Pastor and church council.
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Associate Pastors for Engagement, First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, Atlanta Georgia
Listed: 04-10-23
Employer:First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta, 1328 Peachtree Street, N.E, |(404)-892-8461
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Position: Full-time
Webpage https://www.firstpresatl.org
Contact: Chris Holmes
Description of First Presbyterian Church of Atlanta
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
Essential Tasks for Engagement Ministries
Connection
Work collaboratively with church leaders to define and create a culture of welcome throughout the church.
Collaborate with other pastors and communications staff to effectively and widely share opportunities for fellowship, study, and service.
Oversee contacts and follow-up for visitors to worship and facilitate OnRamp, the seminar for prospective new members.
Audit and oversee the member integration and assimilation platform of the church.
Train members for service in the areas of hospitality, member integration, and parish ministry.
Oversee the planning and management of congregation-wide events.
Faith Formation
Develop and lead the small group ministry, focusing on goal-setting, launching new small groups, recruiting leaders, and evaluating the program regularly.
Lead and support adult ministries with resources, teaching, logistics, and training of teachers/facilitators.
Lead and support leadership development of lay-led adult Sunday school classes.
Collaborate with the Scholar in Residence on all-church faith formation initiatives, such as First in Focus and combined summer Sunday school sessions.
Plan the theme, content, logistics, and schedule for the annual church retreat (Labor Day Weekend) in Montreat, NC
Global Mission
Maintain global mission partnerships and partnership agreements through consistent communication about ministry needs, goals, objectives, and successes.
Support and assist lay-led Global Mission Country Committees.
Work with the Global Mission Council to prepare the annual Global Mission ministry budget and ensure adherence to the annual budget.
Establish a strategy for regularly communicating Global Mission news, information, decisions, and opportunities with the church staff, other lay leadership bodies, the congregation, and the larger community.
Identify ways to integrate Global Mission work within the life of the congregation, including planning church-wide events and recruiting and equipping volunteers.
Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries, and clear communication with Global Mission partners to ensure the safety and success of planned activities.
Other Pastoral Responsibilities
Actively participate in pastoral care ministries; attend weekly staff meetings.
Participate in and/or lead relevant ministry councils with lay leaders.
Officiate weddings, lead funerals, and preach as directed by the Senior Pastor.
Other duties as assigned by the Scholar in Residence.
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Pastor, Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, Portland, Oregon
Listed: 04-06-23
Employer:Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 4028 SE 34th Ave, |(503) 235-3977
Location: Portland, Oregon
Position: Part-time
Webpage http://kenilworthpc.com
Contact: Bob Mandel
Description of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
What do we offer?
Friendly, fun, hardworking, open-minded, positive parishioners who love the Lord and want to share His love.
A competitive salary, medical benefits and a generous vacation and study leave package.
A financially fit church with faith in our future.
We can’t wait to meet you!
The Stated Supply Pastor is a member of the Presbytery of the Cascades as Minister of Word and Sacrament/Teaching Elder and serves as Moderator of Session. Session employs this person on a 60% basis, subject to approval of the Commission on Ministry-Northeast.
Focus and Goals: The focus of this position is to provide spiritual leadership and administrative oversight to the ministries of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church.
Accountability: The Stated Supply Pastor is accountable to the Session for performance of duties and responsibilities of the position, and to the Presbyterian Church (USA) for conformance to the requirements of a teaching elder within the PC(USA).
Annual Review: The Session will conduct a review each year with the pastor before considering renewal of the covenant. Goals and terms may be revised at that time. Renewal of the covenant requires approval of the Commission on Ministry-Northeast on an annual basis.
Pastoral Search: If the church begins a search for an installed pastor, the Stated Supply Pastor may not be considered as a candidate, unless an exception is granted by the Presbytery.
Responsibilities
Plan and conduct worship services.
Serve as moderator of the Session and head of staff.
Work with the Session to integrate new members into the life of the church.
Provide pastoral care to the congregation.
Participate in the program of the church.
Foster the spiritual growth of leaders, members and friends of the church, equipping them for
service.
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Associate Pastor of Youth and Children, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Pensacola, Florida
Listed: 04-06-23
Employer:Trinity Presbyterian Church,3400 Bayou Blvd Pensacola Florida.| (850)-432-3505
Location: Pensacola, Florida
Position: Full-time
Webpage http://trinitypcola.org
Contact: Ted Hendry
Description of Trinity Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
A community of faith seeking and sharing the light of Christ in service to the world.
In 1957, Trinity was established in a growing family neighborhood. We remain committed to fostering growth, with a focus on appealing to younger families while maintaining our traditions and attention to senior members. Our goal is to prayerfully nurture people of all ages and stages of faith toward Christian maturity by the way we live, learn, worship, fellowship, serve, and care for God’s kingdom together. Trinity is a community of love demonstrating support and respect for each other. We encourage each other, giving freedom to seek and discover while providing means to grow in our individual purpose. Service is the hallmark of Trinity’s congregation utilizing our talents, energy, imagination and love in response to God’s love and call to action. Our fellowship activities develop sincere and lasting relationships between Christians of all ages to bolster the personal witness, love, support, and mentoring among members of the Church family.
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
This person will provide leadership and education to our children and youth ministry teams focusing on the Word of God and incorporating the love of Jesus throughout their programs. He/she will introduce effective programming to build and address the needs/desires of our children, youth, and their
families. He/she will engage with the congregation to forge relationships in order to encourage adults to participate in our children and youth programs. We are committed to providing fresh and exciting programming for our children and youth ministries teaching them to fully participate in the life of the church and to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their world.
For what specific tasks, assignments, and programs areas will this person have responsibility?
Help present a creative approach to ministry that attracts and retains children and youth and their
families.
Coordinate with the communication team to effectively use social media to reach our
congregation.
Coordinate and participate in Sunday school and Wednesday night programs.
Promote, coordinate and participate in camps, VBS, retreats and conferences for children and
youth and encourage them to become active at the Presbytery level.
Attend the Children and Youth Team meetings, supporting and training their leaders.
Take an active role in Children’s Church curriculum choices and implementation.
Engage members outside the walls of the church when possible, projecting a community
presence.
Collaborate with the pastor in annual confirmation classes.
Attend Session, Team and staff meetings
Assist Pastor with worship, sacraments, and preaching as scheduled.
Other responsibilities as assigned by the Pastor or the Session.
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Head Pastor, Mcveytown Presbyterian Church, Mcveytown, Pennsylvania
Listed: 04-01-23
Employer:Mcveytown Presbyterian Church, 5 N. Queen Street P.O. Box 323, Pennsylvania | (717) 899-6712
Location: Mcveytown, Pennsylvania
Position: Full-time
Webpage http://mpc17051.byethost33.com/?i=1
Contact: Name Jacob W. Harper
Description of Mcveytown Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
1. What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
Our job is to love God and one another. McVeytown Presbyterian Church is an ordinary church with ordinary people following an extraordinary Savior. The beauty of our church is faithfulness to the truth and the love for people.
We want to be who God wants us to be – no more, no less. We want to be more like Christ. Jesus Himself was the perfect example of what He wants His church to be like. Jesus was steadfast in His devotion to God’s Word. He was equally committed to compassion, mercy, and love.
a. Worship
Sunday School Program
Music Ministry 1. Adult
2. Children
b. Fellowship
Hebrews: Weekly fellowship following Sunday Worship Service.
Presbyterian Women
Weekly Bible Study
Monthly Game Night
Monthly Youth Activities (3 – 6 Grades)
c. Evangelism
Monthly Free Community Luncheons
Thanksgiving/Easter Meals
Christmas
Christmas Giving Tree: Every year the Deacon’s sponsor a local charity
and create ornaments of need and church members purchase those items.
Operation Christmas Child: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-
do/operation-christmas-child/
Bethlehem Village: Through interactive involvement, come experience
the bustling village market place with Middle Eastern food samples and wares. As you travel through darkened streets, try to evade the oppressive
and controlling Roman soldiers. In the midst of the hustle and bustle and the reign of the Roman soldiers, be sure to find and visit Mary and Joseph as they make their way to oblige their civic duty and register for Caesar Augustus’ census of the Roman Empire. You will be entertained and moved as you experience what Bethlehem may have been like on the historic and reverenced night of Jesus’ birth.
d. Mission
Outreach to Low Income Families
Annual Mission Trips (Domestic and International)
2. How do you feel called to reach out to address the emerging needs of your community or constituency?
McVeytown Presbyterian Church is an alive congregation. If we foresee a need, we prepare for it. If we see a need, we meet it. This can be seen in an array of programs through our congregation and specifically on our board of Deacons. We are currently trying to navigate the best way(s) to enhance the spiritual formation for young adults (45 and younger), youth and children. Additionally, we are trying to elevate our communication with congregants and our community. We are exploring ways to meet the multigenerational worship preferences that exist within our congregations of faith. While we are financially blessed, gratitude-based giving can be hampered by the financial blessings that we are afforded. Support and expertise in encouraging and nurturing faith-based giving is needed.
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Associate Pastor of Families, Children, and Youth, Patuxent Presbyterian Church, California, Maryland
Listed: 03-30-23
Employer: Patuxent Presbyterian Church, 23421 Kingston Creek Rd, California | (301) 863-2033
Location: California, Maryland
Position: Full-time
Webpage https://www.paxpres.com/worship
Contact: Mr. Bob Hagan
Description of Patuxent Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
1. What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry? Additionally describe how this vision is lived out.
Patuxent Presbyterian Church strives to realize our vision statement to build bridges for the Gospel as a
biblically based (II Tim. 3:16), welcoming community, honoring Christ as the only way of salvation
(Acts 4:12). We are members of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and The Fellowship Community. It is
not the work of a single person, but rather God working through a body of believers that draws people to
Patuxent Presbyterian.
We build bridges on Sundays through:
● A single worship service, blending traditional & contemporary elements
● Sermons that carefully interpret and apply the teachings of the Bible
● Music brought by choir, youth praise band, organ, piano, guitar, handbells & more
● Technology including projection of slides & videos, and livestream
● Youth-led worship services
● Sunday School for children & adults, including a Zoom class reaching multiple states
We build bridges during the week through:
● Honey MacCallum (HMC) preschool, which builds a foundation of faith for life
● Small groups for Bible study, fellowship & service
● Youth group where youth grow, socialize, invite friends, and do service projects
● Congregational Care ministries that meet the spiritual & physical needs of the Body, a loving
presence during the joys & sorrows of life
● Prayer ministries providing a powerful connection to God
● Fellowship gatherings that draw us closer
● Annual men’s, women’s & youth retreats to strengthen our faith and deepen our fellowship
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals?
In the fall of 2021, our church adopted new vision and mission statements, with an emphasis on building
bridges for the Gospel. In keeping with our focus on forming and nurturing connections and
relationships, our new associate pastor can help to:
● Equip parents to disciple their children
● Engage children and youth in worship
● Expand the ministry to HMC preschool children
● Create opportunities for HMC preschool parents to hear the Gospel message and feel welcomed
to Pax Pres
● Establish a mission/service component of youth group
● Link the Pax Pres youth group with youth groups at other local churches
● Support BELONG (Bridging Everyone Linking Older and Newer Generations)--an initiative to
plan church-wide activities that bring disciples of all ages together for fellowship and a sense of
community (Romans 12:5)
● Minister to the body of Christ at Pax Pres by working collaboratively with our senior pastor and
elders
● Initiate and support creative ways to reach children, families, and youth as we build up the next
generation of Christ followers
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America's Navy Recruiting Command Millington, Tennessee
Listed: 03-20-23
Employer: Navy Recruiting Command , 5722 Integrity Dr #784, Millington, TN | 949 769-1775
Location: Millington, Tennessee
Position: Full-time
Webpage httpswww.navy.com/start?activity=1277840
Contact: LCDR Lara Byrd
Description of America's Navy Chaplain
RESPONSIBILITIES
As a Navy Chaplain, your job spans a broad range of duties. You will support fellow service members during their most joyful and most difficult moments. Your responsibilities might be to:
Conduct worship services in a variety of settings
Perform religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funeral services and baptisms
Counsel individuals who seek guidance
Oversee religious education programs, such as Sunday school and youth groups
Visit and provide spiritual guidance and care to hospitalized personnel and their family members
Train lay leaders who conduct religious education programs Promote attendance at religious services, retreats and conferences.
Advise leaders at all levels regarding morale, ethics and spiritual well-being.
EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
If you’re in the process of starting or completing your graduate theological degree, you could potentially enter the Navy Chaplain Candidate Program (CCPO) as a student. Active duty Navy Chaplains can advance their education by:
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Navy Tuition Assistance Program
Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or
Navy War College (NWC)
Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various
service colleges
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Navy Chaplains immerse themselves in the daily lives of service members. In what can be best described as a ministry of presence, they are there to offer guidance and insight in the moment, whenever they’re needed. You could provide support while on land or at sea, when presiding over religious ceremonies on a base or when conducting services from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.
PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES
There are part-time opportunities as a Navy Chaplain. Serving part-time as a Reserve
Chaplain gives you the flexibility to minister in the Navy while maintaining responsibilities to
your congregation at home.
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Associate Pastor for Worship & Adult Discipleship, Vienna Presbyterian Church, Virginia
Listed: 03-20-23
Employer: Vienna Presbyterian Church, 124 Park St, NE Vienna | 703.938.9050
Location: Vienna, Virginia
Position: Full-time
Webpage info.vpc-apnc-wd.org
Contact: Bill Carter
Description of Vienna Presbyterian Church
SUMMARY OF THE POSITION
The primary goal of this position is to work collaboratively with the Lead Pastor to develop meaningful, creative worship experiences in both Traditional and Contemporary settings, including special services throughout the year; to initiate and oversee the development of comprehensive, relevant discipleship ministry for adults through various formats.
MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES; ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Worship Planning
· Work with the Lead Pastor to develop worship opportunities over the course of the year.
· Work with the Lead Pastor and Session to assess the timeliness of worship and make recommendations as needed.
· Create opportunities for special worship services beyond Sunday mornings.
· Lead the Worship Planning team.
· Ensure that bulletin drafts are accurate before publication.
· Provide oversight to all music ministries.
· Oversee and manage the team responsible for all logistics that support worship, including communion preparation, sanctuary décor, ushers, etc.
· Oversee and manage recruitment and training of all lay worship support teams including : communion preparation, ushers, and liturgists.
· Directly supervise the Traditional Worship Director and the Contemporary Worship Director.
Preaching and Leadership
As a key part of the pastoral team, share in the implementation of the church’s mission. Be a vital part of calling people to faith, equipping adults for discipleship, and providing ministry that meets people where they are, sustaining them in their faith journeys, and preparing them for ministry in the world.
Participate in worship leadership as liturgist and preacher. Lead additional worship services, weddings, and funerals, as needed.
Work collaboratively with all pastoral staff.
Lead, supervise, equip, and encourage all direct reports and others in the worship and adult discipleship department.
Discipleship of Adults
· Establish an overall direction for the discipleship of adults that supports the mission of the church, meets the emergent needs of the congregation and community, and encourages all adults to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and develop vibrant lives of faith.
· Supervise and collaborate with the Life Group & Education Director to provide meaningful adult discipleship opportunities.
· Provide baptism counseling to adults expressing interest in baptism.
· Teach classes and/or lead groups that foster discipleship and leadership development in order to equip and encourage lay leaders who will then go on to lead classes of their own.
· Provide digital and other content that can help to disciple and encourage those who are not interested in a Life Group or class or who are out of the area and cannot participate in-person.
· Serve as the lead teacher and primary resource for either the Men’s Ministry or the Women’s Ministry.
· Seek out and vet all curriculum for adults to ensure that it is a faithful representation of the Gospel and adheres to the basic tenets of the Reformed tradition.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The working conditions of the Associate Pastor for Worship & Adult Discipleship are those of a normal office environment; the physical demands are those necessary to successfully perform the major tasks, duties, responsibilities, and essential functions of the position as outlined in the previous paragraphs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
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Associate for Parish Administration, Trinity Episcopal Church, Highland Park, Illinois
Listed: 03-20-23
Employer: Trinity Episcopal Church | 425 Laurel Avenue, Highland Park, IL 60035 | 847-432-6653
Location: Highland Park, Illinois
Position: part-time
Website: www.trinitychurchhp.org
Contact: office@trinitychurchhp.org
Job Summary
The Associate for Parish Administration assists the parish staff, leadership, and members in their ministry by coordinating, maintaining, and facilitating the institutional infrastructure that makes up Trinity Church and enlivens its ministry. While the Associate for Parish Administration reports to the Priest-in-Charge, the position also provides service and support to other staff and parish leadership, such as the Vestry and ministry leaders, as determined by the Priest-in-Charge. The Associate for Parish Administration is the point of first contact and primary coordinator of communications.
Core Functions:
Communications: designs and executes communications material, including weekly parish e-mails and other announcements, stewardship materials, and liturgical bulletins at the direction of parish staff; collects and edits submissions from the clergy, Wardens and Vestry, and other parish members for inclusion in communications materials; manages development and review process for parish communications materials; purchases services from outside vendors as necessary; updates and maintains parish digital photographs and makes regular use of them in both digital and printed form; updates website at direction of parish staff
Data management: maintains the church database, e-mail contact list, church calendar, and other administrative functions determined in consultation with the Priest-in-Charge; creates and maintains necessary schedules for parish ministries and Sunday liturgy in consultation with ministry leaders
Administrative support: responds to parishioner requests for assistance in executing ministry events (parish partnership/Better Together events, formation, service opportunities); organizes mailings (labels, materials, stationery); produces service bulletins and other printed material as assigned; update the prayer list and refers requests for pastoral care, services, or other ministry information to appropriate parish staff; coordinates with staff of partner parishes on joint events
Minimum Qualification:
High school diploma, some post-secondary education preferred
2 years experience in non-profit administration
Professional experience in the development and execution of digital and printed materials
Prefer a candidate with interest in small church ministry, including those in formation for ministry in any role
Core Competencies:
Organization: Able to manage complex workflow similar to a small not-for-profit with attention to detail and structures of authority and responsibility in a church environment
Technological proficiency: Is skilled at the deployment of various digital and software platforms, including Web-based services, desktop publishing, and both digital and printed communications platforms
Independent activity: Functions well without direct supervision, able to manage own workflow and respond with flexibility and skill to urgent tasks as they arise
Communication: Delivers verbal and written messages clearly and succinctly in a tone appropriate to the context; communicates in a style most effective for the situation; adjusts the message while maintaining its essence dependent on the circumstance and listener
Leadership: Delegates, direct, and oversee projects and recruit volunteers, while checking in with parish and committee leaders. Serves as the central point of contact for members of the parish regarding all matters and refers to the appropriate person; proactively identifies and leads new initiatives / projects; recruits, organizes, and resources volunteers.
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Director of Children and Families Ministries, River Glen Presbyterian Church, Naperville, Illinois
Listed: 03-20-23
Employer: River Glen Presbyterian Church | 1140 Raymond Dr, Naperville, IL 60563 | (630) 357-5104
Location: Naperville, Illinois
Position: part-time, hourly
Website: www.riverglen.org
Contact: Dan Henriksen
Job summary
The Director of Children and Families Ministries provides guidance and leadership for the children and families of River Glen Presbyterian Church including serving as the primary children’s ministries coordinator. The director of Children and Families Ministries is called to provide ministry to children and families that helps achieve the mission of River Glen Presbyterian Church: experiencing God’s love and making Jesus known.
Essential Functions
Provides – as staff or coordinating leadership – for the Children’s ministries including but not limited to: Sunday School/Children’s Worship, Child Care, Vacation Bible School, Children’s Musical as well as connecting children’s ministries to a variety of seasonal activities at River Glen.
Manages administratively children and family ministries’ budget, scheduling volunteers, making sure the congregation is in compliance with the Child Protection Policy.
Participates as an ad hoc member of the Christian Formation team, attending quarterly meetings and staff meetings as available.
Encourages and recruits congregation members and parents to participate as leaders and mentors in the children’s and congregation-wide ministries such as Sunday mornings, Wednesday evenings (typically twice a year for six-weeks), Big Splash congregational retreat, and other all-age church-wide events.
Seeks to deepen the discipleship of children, youth, families, and congregation members as a pastoral leader.
Minimum Qualifications
Mature and active faith commitment to Jesus Christ with love for the church and appreciation for Presbyterian tradition and reformed worship
Working towards or completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or Religious Studies (or equivalent) with computer literacy.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to pass sexual misconduct background checks and willing to submit to criminal background check.
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements
Able to move freely in and out of buildings
Able to speak in a public forum
Able to physically perform all essential functions, including the ability to sit, bend, kneel, crawl, climb stairs, and transport materials weighing less than fifty pounds.
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Assistant Director of Enrollment, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois
Listed: 03-20-23
Employer: McCormick Theological Seminary | 5460 S. University Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 | 773-947-6300
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Position: full-time
Website: www.mccormick.edu
Contact: Ashley Woodfaulk
Organization Overview
For 190 years, we have been a progressive leader within the Reformed tradition committed to fostering a community of Christian leadership that serve diverse ministries and congregations in a challenging and complex world. Through academic excellence, critical reflection, and transforming witness, McCormick Theological Seminary uniquely equips excellent Church leaders for faithful, inclusive, and liberating ministries in God’s world.
The Solidarity Building Initiative seeks to mitigate the numerous material, social, and political barriers system impacted individuals experience while incarcerated and upon release. We envision that liberative carceral education provides resources for intellectual and spiritual growth and flourishing for incarcerated learners and create communities of belonging and advocacy.
The Assistant Director of Enrollment at McCormick Theological Seminary is responsible for managing the admissions process and supporting the Senior Director of Admissions in attracting and enrolling qualified students. The Assistant Director will serve as a key member of the enrollment management team and will work closely with the Office of Enrollment Assistant and various departments, including Finance, financial aid, registrar, IT, Centers Coordinator, and Office of Student Services to ensure a seamless and efficient recruiting and admissions process. This role requires exceptional student/customer service skills, high level of professionalism, excellent communication skills, cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity, the ability to work independently, and collaborate as part of a team.
Responsibilities
Promote the mission of McCormick Theological Seminary to the public and all McCormick constituents, partners, communication channels.
Assist the Senior Director in managing the admissions process from inquiry to enrollment, including regular, personalized communication with prospective students
Assist the Senior Director in the development and implemention of comprehensive and continuously-updated recruitment strategies and plansl to attract prospective students
Build relationships with undergraduate advisors, community partners, denominational partners, churches, pastors, faculty, and other key stakeholders to increase visibility and awareness of McCormick’s programs
Collaborate with McCormick’s marketing and communications team to develop recruitment/marketing/advertising materials and social media campaigns to promote all programs, degree and non-degree.
Conduct interviews with prospective students, assess their skills and readiness for the program to which they might apply, and help guide interested potential candidates through the admissions process
Assist in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies to attract and enroll a diverse pool of qualified applicants
Collaborate with various departments to ensure a seamless enrollment process
Assist in the planning and execution of recruiting and admissions events, such as open houses and information sessions (both in person and virtual)
Represent McCormick at recruiting events, both on and off campus, to meet with prospective students and answer their questions
Maintain accurate records of all admissions and recruitment activities and prepare reports for the Enrollment team, faculty, and administration
Participate in regular meetings with the Enrollment team to discuss strategies and goals
Provide support to the Senior Director of Enrollment on projects, initiatives, and committee meetings as needed
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as education, marketing, or communications.
At least 2 years of experience in admissions, recruitment, or a related field
Knowledge of recruitment strategies and techniques
Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing
Experience in Higher Education is preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (English and Spanish or Korean) verbal and written communication is preferred
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. The ability to present to large and small groups, as well as engage in one-on-one conversations
Exceptional student/customer service
Collegiality and Cooperation are highly valued
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Must possess a valid driver’s license
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Associate Pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Listed: 03-20-23
Employer: First Presbyterian Church 215 Locust St NE, Albuquerque, NM 87102 | 505- 764-2900
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Position: Full-time
Website: https://firstpresabq.org
Contact: Ms. Beth Busick
Description of First Presbyterian Church
What is the congregation’s or organization’s vision for ministry:
Our vision of ministry is guided by a metric not recorded in the annual statistical review: how many lives are touched by the welcome and ministry we provide. There is our traditional constituency of college-educated professionals, many with generational roots in the congregation. The Presbytery office on our campus ties us to the larger connectional church. We house a nationally accredited pre-school that has served thousands of children and their families for over half a century. We make space in our building for multiple community mission partners for the work they do to meet the many hungers in our community, such as our partnership with Lutheran Family Services to process hundreds of asylees from the border on their way to sponsor families, or The Santa Fe Opera Young Singers program that holds lessons along with other community music groups that rehearse here. We have hosted meetings of the New Mexico Conference of Churches, who also office in our building, as well as the ordination of the local Episcopal bishop. All these and more serve to fill the hunger for beauty, for justice and equity, for cooperation and connection, for love lived out with and for one another. More than anything, we know that our vision for ministry will not look like the past. So, we step forward in faith toward an unknown future looking to the One who speaks creation into being, the Word made flesh who calls it forth, and the breath of the Spirit that gives our church and all of creation life.
How will this position help you to reach your vision and mission goals:
This position will be dedicated to the spiritual education and nurture of the whole congregation- nursery, Godly Play, youth, and adults- to grow in their faith on Sundays and beyond. The person in this role will be tasked with creating and maintaining spaces where questions and wondering are welcome as the church community deepens its engagement with God’s Word and their place in the story that God is telling about us and through us. Such spaces range from the traditional, such as Sunday school, as well as bible and book studies, to cooperative youth and summer events with other churches in the Presbytery, to opportunities beyond the walls of the church that bring us into relationship with neighbors throughout the city.
Provide a description of the characteristics needed by the person who is open to being called to this congregation and or organization:
We are looking for someone with the skills of an educator and the heart of a pastor, who understands what is developmentally appropriate and engages with a wide range of learners and believers. As old forms of doing and being church fall away, we need someone who is creative and can adapt quickly to new technologies and a changing culture in order to reach beyond those who are here to those who are not; those who may be hungry for a faith community where they can learn, grow and make a difference in the world around them. This means we need someone with the resilience to try, maybe fail, and to persist nevertheless. Someone conversant in Spanish would be an asset to the work of reaching beyond the existing congregation.
What specific tasks, assignments, and program areas will this person have responsibility?
he pastor in this position will strengthen our existing Godly Play program by recruiting teachers and ensuring they are trained and feel equipped. They will look for opportunities beyond Sunday school to incorporate children and their families in the life of the church. They will lead youth programming, including a biennial confirmation class, accompanying students to youth week at Ghost Ranch, assisting in Presbytery youth events including Triennium, as well as cultivating essential pastoral relationships with youth and their families. They will preach occasionally, assist in worship and sacraments, and share pastoral care. They will take the initiative to engage the congregation as it exists, and innovate that we might grow together into what God is calling us to become.
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Program Coordinator, Third Presbyterian Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
Listed: 03-16-23
Employer: Third Presbyterian Church 3358 McHenry Ave., Cincinnati, OH 45225 | 513-661-9870
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Position: Full-time
Website: www.thirdpcusa.org
Contact: Rev. Maggie Shreve
Description of Third Presbyterian Church
Third Presbyterian Church is a revitalizing congregation of approximately fifty (50) members, with a robust presence in the East Westwood neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. Third is a beacon of hope in a challenging neighborhood environment. Thanks to dedicated members who love their neighborhood, Third is home to an after-school “Rec Center” for children, growing mentoring and tutoring ministries, a dynamic monthly breakfast for young men in the neighborhood, and host for community wide meetings. Presbytery partnerships have restored building and grounds, added a basketball court and outdoor recreation area, developed a community garden, and a strong pool of volunteers. Third’s partner in this work is Knox Presbyterian Church, the largest church in the Cincinnati Presbytery.
The Third Presbyterian Church Mission is to:
Acknowledge God’s call to spread the Good News;
Be active participants in building the kingdom of God;
Humbly seek to serve God by being a light in the community for those in need; and
Provide a safe place and being a disciple for holistic change.
The Vision is to:
Become a central spiritual resource for the community;
Educate and train our leaders;
Partner with Christian and other agencies; and
Leverage technology to spread God’s message to others.
Purpose of the Program Coordinator
Third Presbyterian Church seeks a Program Coordinator to organize and sustain the Rec Center programs and activities, under the direction of the Program Director. This is a unique position in that there are many volunteers involved with Third Presbyterian and Knox Presbyterian Churches. The successful individual will report to Rodney Christian, Third Program Director, and yet work closely with teams of people involved in various current and proposed new ministries.
Responsibilities:
Review current programs with Program Director and collaborate with partners to think strategically about all activities.·
Manage, market and reach out to the community to engage people in current programs.
Assist with the startup of new programs taking them from ideas to full scale implementation when funding and necessary resources are available.
Coordinate recruitment, on-boarding, scheduling and training of neighborhood volunteers; work with Third, Knox and other volunteer leaders with such recruitment and scheduling.
Manage volunteer sign up and church management systems (such as Signup Genius, Meal Train, Servant Keeper).
Create and provide program descriptions and pictures to be included in the Third Church web site, for grant applications and supporting partner churches such as Knox and the Cincinnati Presbytery.
Review program level budgets and report to both Third and Knox Church committees on income and expenses.
Track program participation and generate monthly and annual reports of such participation.
Assist Church leadership with grant proposals by providing program participation statistics and program success narratives or stories.
Create communications going out to the community about events and programs via social media and other innovative approaches.
Follow all protocols and rules of the Third Presbyterian Church related to child safety and health.
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SBI Academic Program Manager
Listed: 03-06-23
Employer: McCormick Theological Seminary | 5460 S. University Ave, Chicago, IL 60615 | 773-947-6300
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Position: Contract
Website: www.sbimccormick.org
Contact: Ashley Woodfaulk
Organization Overview
For 190 years, we have been a progressive leader within the Reformed tradition committed to fostering a community of Christian leadership that serve diverse ministries and congregations in a challenging and complex world. Through academic excellence, critical reflection, and transforming witness, McCormick Theological Seminary uniquely equips excellent Church leaders for faithful, inclusive, and liberating ministries in God’s world.
The Solidarity Building Initiative seeks to mitigate the numerous material, social, and political barriers system impacted individuals experience while incarcerated and upon release. We envision that liberative carceral education provides resources for intellectual and spiritual growth and flourishing for incarcerated learners and create communities of belonging and advocacy.
Position Summary
The SBI Academic Program Manager (SBI APM) supports both in person and virtual academic programs offered at the Cook County Department of Corrections (CCDOC) through McCormick's Solidarity Building Initiative for Liberative Carceral Education. This position reports to the SBI Director.
The primary responsibility of this position is serving as the secondary liaison managing student academic processes and records, including the admissions process, course scheduling and coordinating logistics to offer a program of liberative carceral education at the CCDOC, includes but is not limited to offering courses, extracurricular workshops, faculty training, and all related activities to the academic program. This position develops and maintains policies, procedures and systems to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery related to student, faculty, and curriculum support. The SBI APM is responsible for coordinating services, operational support, and communication to students and faculty, including tracking, scheduling, trainings and compliance with policy. The SBI APM regularly interprets and communicates program, operational, and institutional policies, procedures, and rules.
The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, experienced project manager with excellent administrative skills, works well on pilot initiatives, can work independently and on a team, strong problem-solving skills, experience with building and managing relationships across multiple demographics, and demonstrates commitments to social justice and equity.
Education and/or Experience
BA degree in any field
Minimum of two years’ experience as a teacher, trainer, advisor, or similar role
Minimum of one year’s experience in a supervisory role in an educational setting or similar (e.g. advising, counseling, instructional/learning environment)
Demonstrated experience developing new systems or programs in which all details are not always clearly defined
Experience working with diverse populations
Preferred Qualifications
Graduate degree in a related field, e.g. Education, Counseling Psychology, Program Administration, Social Services
Experience providing professional support to college instructors
Have been part of a prison education program
Prison experience, or experience in similar institutions (e.g. reentry facility, juvenile detention center, immigrant detention center)
Type of work environment associated with the job
Indoor, office setting
Remote and virtual
Travel to Cook County Department of Corrections is required. Travel reimbursement is provided.
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