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Administrative Assistant, The Common Ground Project (Chicago, IL) Posted 9.8.10

• Website: www.mccormick.edu/commonground
• Organization Description: The Common Ground Project at McCormick Seminary is a Lilly-funded, ecumenical initiative that seeks to support leaders of color in the church. Various programs held by the project include Taste of Seminary, Young Adult conference-retreats, the Pastors' Networking Group and the Next Generation Consultation.
• Job Requirements: This position requires a high level of administrative skill, which includes:
  • Organizing travel and transportation matrices of for events, communicating regularly with traveling participants to keep them abreast of plans and be aware of their plans
  • Organizing and planning meals for all events, including planning meetings
  • Assessing additional short-term staffing needs
  • Organizing, directing and managing short-term staff
  • Maintaining a database of participant information on mailchimp e-marketing tool
  • Shopping, as needed
  • Photocopying, scanning organizing, mailing and emailing various materials events
  • Processing expenses and billing
  • Working with the director to maintain communication with previous and present participants
  • Other responsibilities, as needed
  
  Other aspects of the work include:
  • Working 12+ hour days and being “on-call” for several days in a row during events
  • An ability to work with and direct others in high-stress situations
  • An ability to meet with the director in person several times a week
  • Bringing to bear ideas to and process events with the director
  • Working on E-marketing campaigns
  • Interpreting the Common Ground Project to groups under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the Project
  • Working outside of traditional work hours in order to complete projects
• Job Qualifications:
  • A high level of administrative and organizational habits
  • Attention to detail
  • Collaborative working style
  • Open communication habits
  • Technological proficiency (i.e. setting up presentations, making changes to web site)
  • Possesses understanding of and sensitivity to the issues of persons of color, particularly in the church context
  • Timeliness
  • Able to interact with across the diversities present among communities of color
  • Assist during events that take place in the evenings and on weekends
  • Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• Contact: Ms. Shantel Douglas
  5460 S. University Ave
  Chicago, IL 60615
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  773.947.6261
• Application Instructions: Submit a cover letter and resume to Shantel Douglas at McCormick Seminary. You may also send questions and/or copies of these to the director of the project, Emily McGinley, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Application Deadline: 9.17.10

Part-Time Christian Educator (Elmhurst, IL) Posted 8.27.10

• Website: www.bethel-ucc.org
• Position Description: The person filling this .5 position will be responsible for the planning and oversight of the Christian Education program at Bethel UCC for children and youth.  This would include active involvement in Sunday morning church school for up to 3 groups of youth (Elementary, Middle School, and High School).  Also included are fellowship and service programs as well as mission trips and vacation bible school.  There would be a large program development component as well as relationship building and mentoring with the youth of the church.  This person would be part of the Bethel church staff working collegially with other staff for the overall faith development and mission of the church.
• Application Instructions: Visit the website above for an application.

Organizer, Dane County United (Madison, WI) Posted 8.24.10

• Organization Description: IAF-affiliated organization in the Madison, Wisconsin area. Members are faith-based and other organizations who work together to use social power to effect positive change in quality of life for Dane County.
• Job Requirements: The position involves these activities: Lead Organizer for Dane County United; Growing the organization to 30-40 member organizations in two years including building relationships in prospective member organizations; Building relationships with key leaders of the current member organizations; Building relationships with key government and business leaders in Dane County; Staffing 4-5 issue campaign committees; Building and training networks of leaders within existing and new member units; Developing the relationship with our sister organization in the Milwaukee area, Common Ground
• Qualifications: DCU is seeking a person with the following qualifications: A passion for social change; An interest in non-partisan citizen political action; Leadership ability; Desire for a career in professional organizing; preferably two years experience in community organizing; Entrepreneurial personality; Strong relational skills, including good listening skills; Comfort in working with religious organizations; Willingness to be trained and mentored; Sense of humor; College degree or equivalent professional experience; Life experience in some career/field; Good writing skills
• Contact: Mr Dennis Collier
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• Application Deadline: Friday, September 10, 2010
• Application Instructions: Email Dennis Collier and he will reply with a job description, application and informative flyer.

Director of Youth Ministry, Portage UCC (Portage, MI) Posted 8.11.10

• Organization Description: The mission of Portage United Church of Christ is to invite, inspire, and equip people for a maturing relationship with God through Jesus Christ to make a positive difference in the world. We cherish our diversity and are welcoming and accepting of all people.
• Website: www.portageucc.org
• Job Requirements: The Portage United Church of Christ Director of Youth Ministries (DYM) is a full time position which is required to lead Middle School and High School youth programs. The position also requires the coordination of the Confirmation program in conjunction with the pastoral staff and the Youth Ministry Team. Responsibilities include leading weekly youth programs, being available to youth throughout the week, curriculum development, volunteer organization, outreach activities, and leading a yearly mission trip experience.
• Qualifications: BA strongly preferred in addition to 3 years working with youth programming including 1 year in a leadership position.
• Contact: Stefanie Janowicz
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  269.327.3114
• Application Deadline: 9.15.2010
• Application Instructions: Please see our website, listed above, for a full one-page job description. Please send a resume to the email address above.

Program Manger, One Chicago One World (Chicago, IL) Posted 7.29.10

• Organization Description: One Chicago, One Nation brings together Chicagoans of diverse faiths and cultures, with an emphasis on the Muslim community, to get to know each other through addressing local needs. One Chicago, One Nation was launched in Chicago in early 2010, with the intention of scaling it to other cities in 2011. The project is led by the Chicago Community Trust in partnership with IFYC and the Inner-City Muslim Action Network.
• Job Description: The Program Manager will work closely with Interfaith Youth Core’s Vice President of Global Leadership and a team of associates and interns to implement the One Chicago, One Nation Program in its second implantation year with the possibility of scaling this program model nationally. The Program Manager will design and manage diverse streams of work pertaining to the project, including program strategy and structure, evaluation, media and marketing, and stakeholder communications. This is a fast-paced position with high standards for excellence, interpersonal relations, strategic thinking, and productivity.
• Website: www.ifyc.org/contact_us/jobs
• Application Instructions: Visit the above website for more details.

Senior Minister, Round Hill Community Church (Greenwich, CT) Posted 6.27.10

• Organization Description: Round Hill Community Church, Greenwich, CT., a mainline Protestant church, is non-denominational and independent, completely self-sustaining financially and self-governing in its leadership. Our members are welcoming and have roots in a variety of denominations.
• Website: www.roundhillcommunitychurch.org
• Job Requirements: The ideal candidate will be an outstanding preacher of stimulating and intellectual sermons, innovative and energetic, and comfortable interacting with church and community members. He/she will be a spiritual leader and church-builder, able to oversee a staff of five.
• Qualifications: Significant experience as either Senior or Associate Minister, ordination in a Protestant denomination, and at least a Masters degree are required.
• Contact:Nancy Mazzoli at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
• Application Instructions: Send profile and resume to the contact information above.

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Chapel Co-ordinator, Chicago Theological Seminary Posted 5.14.10

• Job Description: The Chapel Coordinator will provide support to those planning chapel services.
• Responsibilities: The Chapel Coordinator will keep abreast of chapel policies and procedures, and will construct and/or maintain a list of chapel resources, particularly a list of community members willing to provide music support or leadership during chapel services. The Coordinator will contact chapel leaders two weeks before each chapel service to confirm that chapel leaders are familiar with chapel policies and procedures.  She or he will offer her or his services in assisting with chapel planning, music support, and chapel set-up and break-down. When no one is signed up to lead a week’s chapel service, the Coordinator will work with the Director of Community Life to plan and execute an appropriate worship service. Other duties as assigned.
• Compensation: Compensation is $1500/year, to be paid semi-monthly through payroll, beginning at the start of the fall and spring semesters.
• Requirements: Strong worship planning skills; familiarity with multiple traditions is a plus; Familiarity with CTS chapel services; Ability to work well with others; Ability to work independently and to take initiative; Ability to follow through with tasks responsibly.
• Supervisor: Ayanna Johnson, Director of Community Life
• Applications: Please email Ayanna Johnson your resume and cover letter at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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