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SUMMARY:Justice Speaker Series: Sex Trafficking
DESCRIPTION:The Justice Engagement Team at Antioch Community Church of Brighton is hosting a speaker series to address how the Church is called to respond to issues of injustice in our city. Join us at the Presentation School from 12:30-2pm on Freedom Sunday\, September 24th as we hear from Route One Ministry\, an organization dedicated to bringing healing\, restoration\, and hope for women exploited by the sex industry in Greater Boston. Find out how we as the Church can seek justice for the oppressed by walking out into darkness and bringing the light of Christ in hard places! Lunch will be served.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/justice-speaker-series-sex-trafficking/2017-09-24/
LOCATION:Presentation School\, 640 Washington St (Oak Square)\,\, Brighton\, 02135\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Community Outreach
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ORGANIZER;CN="Antioch Community Church of Brighton":MAILTO:justice@cfcfboston.org; ContactBrighton@ACCBoston.org
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SUMMARY:Position Opening: Children\, Youth\, and Family Pastor
DESCRIPTION:Bethel seeks an innovative and visionary full-time pastor who will oversee all aspects of the Children\, Youth\, & Family Ministries (CYFM). The ideal candidate will exercise initiative and sound judgment as one who can assess the current position of the ministry\, internal and external ministry resources\, and the needs of children and youth while delivering high-quality\, engaging\, and responsive programming. \nThe Children\, Youth\, & Family Pastor will serve as an inspiring preacher and teacher and as a vital bridge between the church\, children\, youth\, and families. This individual will provide pastoral direction for children and youth as they mature and develop their own relationships with Jesus Christ (i.e. becoming disciples of Christ). The ideal candidate will be expected to minister to parents/caregivers\, equipping them to support the spiritual\, emotional\, and physical development of their children. This position will require the balance of pastoral support with organizational and leadership skills. The Children\, Youth\, & Family Pastor must manage all aspects of programming\, including volunteers and other programmatic resources. The Children\, Youth\, & Family Pastor will work closely with a liaison from the Steward Board and a senior member of the ministerial staff to ensure that the ministry is successful and running financially sustainable programs that are regularly assessed for effectiveness and positioned for improvement and growth. \nInterested candidates should send a cover letter\, resume\, and list of references to the Children\, Youth\, & Family Pastor Search Committee at info@bethelboston.org.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/position-opening-children-youth-and-family-pastor-bethel-ame-church-boston-ma/2017-10-03/
LOCATION:Bethel AME Church\, 38 Walk Hill Street\, Boston\, MA \, 02130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,Featured,Other
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171104
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SUMMARY:Position Opening:  Imago Dei Fund Managing Partner
DESCRIPTION:Background \nThe Imago Dei Fund (“IDF”) is a private grant-making foundation that dedicates its resources to bringing about a more just\, free\, and sustainable world. Founded in 2009 by Emily and Ross Jones\, IDF has established itself in the philanthropic landscape as a faith-inspired foundation working across faith and secular lines to fund social change\, to enter into partnerships that expand the impact of the Foundation’s philanthropic investments\, and to catalyze movements that are transforming the deeper roots of injustice and working to restore wholeness to our world. \nIDF is seeking to build out a more robust internal team in order to deepen and broaden the impact within the larger movements/sectors where it funds. To this end\, IDF will be utilizing a “partnership” organizational structure to segment its grant-making with lead Program Partners overseeing and proactively managing separate (yet overlapping) portfolios (“nodes”) within the Foundation’s larger portfolio. IDF is striving to create greater collective impact across different sectors. \nDescription \nThe Managing Partner (“MP”) will work with the Founding Partners to clarify the IDF vision\, build out the IDF team and operations\, and work collaboratively with the Program Team in leading the transformation of IDF from its current stage to a more mature organization capable of delivering on its long-term vision.  Specifically\, s/he will ensure that IDF’s fiscal\, operations\, grant management\, human resource\, technology\, and programmatic strategies are effectively implemented across all segments of the organization. \n S/he is a highly motivated\, problem-solving\, solution-oriented self-starter who can hit the ground running. S/he will play a lead role in creating and maintaining the organizational systems which enable a creative and collaborative work culture for the entire staff. \nAn excellent MP is a collaborative manager with ability to lead and motivate. S/he has great communication skills and takes a holistic approach in managing the organization’s operations.  The goal is to manage and lead the organization towards the realization of its mission.  \nStrategic vision and leadership \n\n Collaborate with the Founding Partners and the Program Team to develop and implement a new 3-year strategic plan while ensuring that the budget\, staff\, and priorities are aligned with IDF’s mission.\nRefine and implement a new partnership organizational structure with multiple grant-making “nodes” (6+/-)\, each led by a Program Partner who has ownership/responsibility for proactively building out a portfolio and cultivating grantee and funding partnerships.\nWork with the Founding Partners to create an esprit de corps which fosters a sense of shared purpose\, team-building\, ongoing learning\, thought partnership across program sectors\, high professional standards\, and creative approaches to partnering with and supporting grantee partners to advance larger goals.\nProvide inspirational leadership and direction to all IDF staff\, and ensure the continued development and management of a professional and efficient organization; establish effective decision-making processes that will enable IDF to achieve its long- and short-term goals and objectives.\nCultivate a strong and transparent working relationship with the Founding Partners and IDF staff and ensure open communication about the measurement of financial\, programmatic\, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals.\nRepresent IDF and the Founding Partners at a variety of external forums with a diverse set of stakeholders\, while embodying the ideals of the IDF mission.\n\nStrengthening infrastructure and operations \n\n Manage all internal operations for IDF and function as the “hub of the wheel” of all of the program nodes to create an operational context for creativity and collaboration to happen.\nMaintain and evolve internal systems that facilitate communication and connectedness for a schedule that is part office-based and part virtual and involves external partners.\nEnsure the delivery of high-quality services while managing for current and future growth.\nFacilitate cross-departmental collaboration and strengthen internal communications with staff throughout the organization; create and promote a positive\, multicultural work environment that fosters creativity and supports consistency throughout the organization’s strategy\, operational methods\, and data collection needs.\nOversee the finance and related activities of the organization including developing long and short range financial plans\, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place.\nCreate and manage a master calendar of team meetings including regular operations and Program Team meetings\, occasional all-staff team-building meetings\, and monthly board meetings.\nOversee logistics and coordinate agendas and communications for regular staff and board meetings.\nManage an operations team which will include part-time IT and administrative staff and outsourced operational resources as needed.  Hire new staff including a Grants Manager.\nServe as a liaison to the Founding Partners including providing support to board committees and serving as the point person for board meeting logistics. Liaise with the Founding Partners’ family office around financial planning and tax-related matters.\nCoordinate special events and manage special projects.\n\n     Grants Management \n\nOversee the grant management function and work with the Grants Manager (to be hired) to ensure proper execution of the grant cycle and the administration of grants.\nWork with Program Partners to manage due diligence review for all grants\, highlighting issues related to operational soundness\, and to facilitate the grant review process.\nProvide links between program\, finance\, information technology\, and other administrative staff so that all grant-making activities are effectively implemented.\nUnderstand and stay current on IRS requirements and regulations for private foundations and distill this information to assist staff in applying requirements appropriately.\nMonitor our online grants management systems and continuously seek to streamline processes for grantees and staff\, including researching and transitioning to new grants management software as required.\n\nQualifications \n\nAt least 15 years of overall professional experience with a proven track record of success in roles of increasing responsibility.\nPrior nonprofit\, foundation\, impact investing or other related social sector experience ideal.\nStrategic thinker with the ability to partner with the Founders and Program Team in developing/clarifying the future mission and vision of IDF.\nExcellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff\, manage operations\, develop high-performance teams\, and build a collaborative team culture/environment.\nDemonstrated experience managing operations including planning\, delegating\, project management and events.\nUnderstanding of best practices in grant-making while maintaining a learning orientation for continuous improvement.\nExperience in examining and re-engineering operations\, formulating policies\, and developing and implementing new systems\, strategies and procedures.\nFacility with technology for researching\, learning\, and acclimating to new technological solutions to increase the team’s productivity.\nPlanning and organizing skills with the ability to prioritize work activities\, use time efficiently\, and develop realistic action plans with a strong attention to detail.\nStrong written and oral communication skills with the ability to present information clearly and succinctly in conversation and in writing; ability to present concise themes visually.\nExcellent interpersonal skills with the ability to represent IDF in a variety of settings and engage effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and cultures.\nShares and embodies IDF’s core values and is inspired by its mission and vision.\nTeam player. Transparent and high integrity leadership with a positive attitude and self-directed.\nAction-oriented\, entrepreneurial\, adaptable\, and innovative approach to business planning. An analytical mind capable of “out-of-the-box” thinking to solve problems.\nAbility to travel a couple of times/year for 2-3 days at a time.\nA bachelor’s degree required; an advanced degree preferred.\n\nBenefits and Compensation \nIDF provides a competitive salary and benefits package. \nApply \nPosition is open until filled. Please submit your resume and a cover letter to laura@imagodeifund.org describing your interest in this position and why you would be a good fit for the role.
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/position-opening-imago-dei-fund-managing-partner/2017-10-05/
LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Other
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SUMMARY:Job Opening: Part-Time Kitchen Manager and Cook
DESCRIPTION:The International Fellowship House is currently seeking a part-time (20-25 hours/week) Kitchen Manager and Cook. Combine your passion for serving others with your passion for food!  \nDo you enjoy making delicious food? Do you love caring for and serving people? Are you interested in learning about other cultures? Do you have an interest in playing a key role in a diverse community? \nIf you answered yes to these questions\, read on! \nWhat is the International Fellowship House? \nThe International Fellowship House (IFH) is a home to around twenty-two male international students and researchers. More than just a boarding house\, the IFH strives to have as much of the atmosphere\, comfort\, and fellowship of a home as possible. We believe that sharing meals is essential for creating a home and for true community to develop. Therefore\, the position of Kitchen Manager and Cook is of vital importance to the IFH. \nThe primary responsibility of the Kitchen Manager and Cook is to help facilitate this environment through the service of meals and kitchen management. In addition to preparing meals and managing the kitchen\, the Kitchen Manager and Cook is encouraged and invited to be an active participant in the community through participating in activities\, sharing occasional meals and cultivating meaningful relationships. \nExpectations/Main Duties \n\nWork joyfully\, independently and efficiently within approximately 20-25 hours per week.\n\nCreate a hospitable\, pleasant kitchen environment through attitude and demeanor.\nPlan and work within a budget and strive to become more economical without sacrificing quality.\n\n\nPrepare meals for 20-30 people Monday through Friday and for special events.\n\nReady dinner meals by 5:50pm Monday-Friday.\nSubmit menus 2 weeks in advance for the following 2 weeks.\nShop weekly and as needed for food to be prepared for dinners and breakfasts.\nPrepare meals for residents with dietary restrictions.\nPrepare party/holiday menus and meals approximately 5 times/year for large IFH events.\n\n\nManage the organization and maintenance of the main kitchen.\n\nManage weekly\, quarterly and annual dinner and breakfast food inventory.\nOrganize and manage cleaning of all areas and aspects of kitchen.\nManage the breakfast cook and kitchen cleaner resident jobs in partnership with the managers.\nManage the cleaning of the kitchen twice a year during our semi-annual cleaning days.\n\n\n\nCompensation/Benefits: salaried position of $1600-$1700 per month\, paid holidays and vacation days\, transportation allowance\, free dinner on nights cooked. \nFill out an application and submit your resume here: http://www.ifhboston.org/kmc-job-application
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/job-opening-part-time-kitchen-manager-and-cook/2017-10-13/
LOCATION:International Fellowship House\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured,Other
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ORGANIZER;CN="Anna Kauslick":MAILTO:managers@ifhboston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171015T103000
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SUMMARY:Festive 150th Anniversary Worship Church of the Covenant Boston Sunday Oct. 15\, 2017 10:30am
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this special celebratory worship service to celebrate the Roots of Branches of Church of the Covenant that include our 180th anniversary as a congregation and our 150th anniversary of worshipping in this renown sanctuary at 67 Newbury Street.  \nWe are specifically reaching out to everyone who has had a special connection to COTC over the years (past members\, seminarians\, interns\, staff\, clergy\, pastors\, educators\, and friends). We will welcome and honor all of you who represent our roots as we rededicate ourselves to being the branches of this special place into the future.  \nWe will have a reception following the service in beautiful Bates Hall (where the Women’s Lunch Place serves breakfast and lunches 6 days a week). Please RSVP http://bit.ly/cotc150 or email Ben for more information: ben.crosby@cotcbos.org – and spread the word!
URL:https://uniteboston.com/event/festive-150th-anniversary-worship-church-of-the-covenant-boston-sunday-oct-15-2017-1030am/2017-10-15/
LOCATION:Church of the Covenant\, 67 Newbury Street\, Boston\, MA\, 02116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children/Families,Community Outreach,Other,Pastors,Worship
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rev.  Rob Mark":MAILTO:pastor@cotcbos.org
GEO:42.3521836;-71.0739834
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