Coordinator of Interfaith Community Relations
Albright College is seeking applications for a part-time Coordinator of Interfaith Community Relations. This person will be responsible for creating monthly programs that highlights their faith background and educate the Albright community on their faith. They will collaborate with the chaplains to lead and celebrate their religious High Holidays. They will provide guidance to students and students groups seeking knowledge about or practicing their faith backgrounds.
Essential Job Functions:
1.Create and coordinate monthly programs that celebrate their faith background
2.Coordinate High Holidays and collaborate with chaplains to celebrate interfaith holidays and programs
3.Send out two letter/emails each month to the Albright community. These emails are to educate the community about the coordinator’s faith.
4.Collaborate with chaplains on interfaith programs, ceremonies and community outreach and engagement.
5.Attend monthly divisional meeting and quarterly Mulitifaith Council meeting
6.Perform other duties as required for the success of the programs and support of the spiritual and religious life of Albright students and the community.
7.An on-call rotation is included with this position.
Other Essential Job Functions:
1.Maintains open communication channels to foster a harmonious working environment.
2.Maintains strong relationships with the Multi-Faith community.
3.Assists on special projects within the College community as needed.
4.Other related duties that may be assigned.
Qualifications/Prerequisites:
1.COMMUNICATION
a.Excellent communication skills.
b.Ability to effectively communicate with various constituents of the College, students, faculty, staff, administrators and co-workers using strong and understandable language skills verbally, in reading, written work and comprehension.
c.Communication must be professional, consistent with College values, mission and culture.
d.Must be able to read, speak, write, and fully communicate professionally in English.
2.SKILLS
a.Excellent collaborative, organizational, interpersonal and management skills.
b.Demonstrated leadership skills.
c.Ability to work honestly and with integrity.
d.Ability to relate to his/her constituencies in the demonstration of spiritual, moral, and intellectual leadership.
e.Ability to manage the diverse needs of the Multi-Faith Center.
f.High degree of confidentiality and ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the highest professional standards.
g.Ability to maintain emotional stability and present a non-anxious presence in the midst of human suffering, emergencies and other stresses.
h.Knowledge and skill for encouraging the spiritual development of emerging adults.
i.Knowledge of the theology and practice of world religions and cultural trends in religious and spiritual life, particularly related to young adults.
j.Ability and skill to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
k.Solid computer experience in MS Office (or related) applications (i.e.: Word, Outlook).
l.Strong interpersonal, communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
m.Knowledge and skill in developing and implementing communications strategies and practices using multiple platforms to deliver key messages in diverse ways to diverse audiences.
n.Ability to foster community amongst people of diverse backgrounds and spiritual worldviews.
o.Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills.
3.EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
a.3-5+ years of related interfaith community relations experience required, with particular attention to emerging adults.
4.EDUCATION
a.Bachelors degree from an accredited institution minimum
b.Masters degree from an accredited institution preferred
5.LICENSES/CERTFICATIONS
a.Maintains appropriate and up-to-date certification in field.
b.Remains in good standing with their local religious community.
c.Completes background checks as needed for the denomination of their ordination.
d.Completes required Continuing Education Units as determined by their local religious community’s leadership.
Review of applications for this position will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should complete an application by clicking “Apply Now”. Cover letter, a minimum of two professional references and any other supporting application materials can be uploaded in one document along with the resume. Optional documents may be submitted can include: proof of education/certification, licenses, and letters of recommendation.
Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college’s flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.
At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college’s Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.
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- Pay Type Hourly
- Reading, PA Campus, 1621 N 13th St, Reading, Pennsylvania, United States of America