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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.
Description
Inspiring faith in action.
What We Do:
A Faith That Does Justice has four components:
- Faith in Action, an initiative that emphasizes the works of mercy. We offer English as a Second Language to enable those in need of better language skills to function in the work place and society.
- Community Meetings focus on social issues that affect the most vulnerable among us. These have included presentations on immigration, housing and homelessness, and racism.
- Monthly Workshops that bring English speaking and non-English speaking people together to realize that committed faith ought to be lived in action on behalf of justice for all.
- Communications, email and social media posting on social justice and faith topics to educate our readers and to remind and inform readers about important social justice issues such as racism and immigration.
Who We Are:
We are a volunteer-run program, helping people from different faith traditions walk in solidarity with those less fortunate. Volunteering with A Faith that Does Justice allows you to put your faith into action and make a difference in the lives of the less fortunate.
Who We Seek:
As a fully volunteer organization, we rely on the talents, skills and dedication of volunteers to carry out our mission. We ask that volunteers commit at least 2 hours per week supporting our endeavors.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
September 17, 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