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Executive Director
ORGANIZATION: A FAITH THAT DOES JUSTICE, INC.
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Organization Overview: A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action. We currently engage 32 volunteers, teach English to more than 100 ESOL students annually, and provide more than 70 Grab & Go meals each Tuesday to people experiencing food insecurit y .
Role Overview: We are seeking a visionary, charismatic leader whose commitment to social justice flows naturally from their own values or faith tradition, and who inspires others to live our mission of putting faith into action. Reporting to the Board of Directors (6 volunteers), the Executive Director will guide our strategic direction, operational management, and programmatic efforts, and ensure our mission is fully realized with meaningful positive impact in our community.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage with our community, including volunteers, donors, and those we serve.
Connect and engage with the diverse populations we serve, including ESOL students and teachers; grab & go meal recipients; and members of our weekly gathering for Spanish speakers.
Communicate our mission and vision to key stakeholders-donors, volunteers, community partners, and the media-in ways that inspire engagement and support, emphasizing the core principle of living a faith that does justice.
Collaborate with Director of Advancement to engage a wide donor network, through personal engagement with donors, building 'brand awareness ’, and fundraising events, both in person and virtually
Provide internal leadership and support.
Provide regular updates to, and work collaboratively with, the Board of Directors
Collaborate with key operational volunteers, including the Directors of Operations and Finance and Accounting and other Directors to ensure our programs and day to day operations are executed with excellence.
Foster a positive environment and promote teamwork and collaboration, encouraging volunteers to contribute their unique perspectives and talents.
Ensure that our programs and activities align with our strategic plan and our mission and v ision .
Qualifications:
A deep personal commitment to our mission with a passion for social justice rooted in a faith-based perspective.
Demonstrated experience in leadership roles, including persuasive communication , public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
Experience in community engagement and working with underserved communities.
The ability to s peak one or more of the languages we see most commonly among those we serve, including Spanish, Portuguese, or Haitian Creole is desirable.
A collaborative spirit, with the ability to work effectively with volunteers, the Board of Directors, donors, community partners, and other stakeholders.
A strong faith background, of any tradition, that aligns with our vision of living faith in action.
Expectations:
This is a part-time position, approximately 16-20 hours per week.
This is a non-salaried position, although compensation may be made available dependent on individual circumstances .
Preference will be given to candidates located in Greater Boston.
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About A FAITH THAT DOES JUSTICE, INC.
Location:
PO Box 990152, BOSTON, MA 02199, US
Mission Statement
A Faith That Does Justice is an interfaith organization that challenges people to experience God by living their faith intentionally in service to others. We do this by showing how unjust societal structures marginalize people and by acting to help those in need. Our vision is people intentionally living their faith in action. Our programs fall under our two key strategic areas of focus: · Acting to help those in need with a particular emphasis on immigrant populations. · Showing how unjust systems marginalize people and encouraging our followers to put their faiths into action to address injustice.
Description
Our Programs Include:
Fireside Chats: We explore issues of current social justice interest.
The Weekly Word: A weekly email that gives voice to different faith leaders across the country who discuss social justice issues from a faith perspective that reaches more than 4,000 people.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program: We provide free virtual and in-person instruction for English language learners in greater Boston in collaboration with Jewish Vocational Service (JVS), which has established the standard in Boston for these learning experiences. From 2018 through the end of 2023, we enrolled more than 600 students in the program.
Grab & Go meal program: A food preparation and distribution program for people experiencing homelessness and food insecurity in downtown Boston.
Spanish Mass: A gathering for the Spanish-speaking community for mass and dinner for immigrants who do not speak English.
Newsletter: Includes a weekly spiritual reflection by qualified theologians as well as social justice and event news circulated weekly by email to more than 4,000 followers.
Continual learning opportunities: Virtual connection to our subscribers, including increased use of "live" and pre-recorded videos on social media.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2024
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Donor Management
- Fundraising
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Orientation or Training
- 16-20 hours per week
- Equal Opportunity Statement: At AFTDJ, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or