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Upcoming Interfaith Events and Job Opportunities in Greater Boston

by Pluralism Project Staff

Dear Greater Boston Friends, Below please find information on some upcoming events and job opportunities in an around the Greater Boston area, including: - *Events* - Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries Annual Meeting (5/7/15) - Greater Boston Interfaith Organization Rededication Assembly and Action (5/12/15) - Youth LEAD Annual TIDE Conference (5/22-24/15) - Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries' Interfaith Youth Initiative ( 7/26/15-8/2/15) - Music in Common Mic Youth Summit (July 2015) - *Job Opportunities* - Kids4Peace Boston - Executive Director - Northeastern University Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service - Assistant Director Please contact the sponsoring organization directly for more information. All the best, The Pluralism Project Staff ------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------- *Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries' 49th Annual Dinner* May 7th, 6:30pm "The Role of Religion in Promoting Justice for All" is the theme of the May 7th Annual Dinner of Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries (CMM) at First Church, 11 Garden Street in Cambridge, at 6:30 pm. Early registration begins at 6pm. The keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Jonathan L. Walton, Minister of Harvard's Memorial Church. All are invited to the dinner which will feature a performance by the Boston Children's Chorus (BCC). Register online at cmm49thannualdinner.eventbrite.com <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001niMHSwZ1dfGfRrRF-Avssn4-3gd2jlotp1hMkN6vIhf_…> For information, please go to CMM's website: http://www.coopmet.org/ <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001niMHSwZ1dfGfRrRF-Avssn4-3gd2jlotp1hMkN6vIhf_…> ------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------- *Greater Boston Interfaith Organization Rededication Assembly and Action* May 12, 2015 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Trinity Episcopal Church Copley Square, between Clarendon & Dartmouth Streets facing the Boston Public Library. Main entrance is off Copley Sq. (Back entrance at 206 Clarendon St is closer to the parking garages.) The purpose of this event is to move forward with public officials on a vision for the future, recognizing their support for GBIO’s agenda and asking for their commitment on issues emerging from GBIO's priorities. GBIO members will be joined at this event by Governor Baker, Speaker DeLeo, Attorney General Healey & Mayor Walsh. *Directions* For Public Transportation: - Via the Orange Line, two block walk from Back Bay Orange Line station - Via the Green Line, A,B,C,D and E lines at the Copley station - Bus lines serving Copley Square: 9, 10, 39, 55, 57, 170, 502, 503 - Via the Commuter rail, Franklin, Needham, Providence and Framingham lines at Back Bay PARKING: - Street parking is very limited. For Parking: The closest facility is Back Bay Garage, 500 Boylston Street; enter from Clarendon (directly behind church) or St. James St. With coupon available online, parking after 5:00 is $8. Next closest is Back Bay Station, 100 Clarendon St, where parking after 5:00 is $10.00 for any length over one hour. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *TIDE Conference 2015 - Youth LEAD's 7th Annual Conference for Teenagers* Date: Memorial Day Weekend, May 22-24 2015 Location: Stonehill College in Easton, MA Youth LEAD’s annual Teenage Identity and Diversity Education (TIDE) Conference, is held over Memorial Day Weekend each year at a Boston area university. The conference is planned and led by fifty high school students of diverse backgrounds. Here’s what’s in store for TEENS at TIDE 2015: - Learn new ways to talk about highly charged “hot topics”. - Participate in workshops, dialogues, and other activities throughout the weekend and even lead your own! (go to www.youthleadonline.org to learn how to submit a proposal to run a workshop). - Make lasting friendships with teens from all over the country. - Leave TIDE ready to create change in your community. - Here’s what’s in store for SUPPORTING ADULTS at TIDE 2015: - Get inspired and learn new ways to support youth-run dialogues and events that create inclusive community. Conference attendees participate in workshops, dialogues, and other activities throughout the weekend that have been planned by high school students specifically for their peers. Adults working with teens can attend a parallel but separate adult track at the conference. If you have a group of high school students (classes of 2015-2018) that are interested in the opportunity to attend this conference or if you are interested in attending the conference as an adult participant, please register today. For more information, please send questions to tide(a)youthleadonline.org. For information on scholarships, please contact julie(a)youthleadonline.org. Registration: $350 (Scholarships may be available. Contact julie(a)youthleadonline.org for application) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Interfaith Youth Initiative - Cooperative Metropolitan Ministries * July 26 - August 2, 2015 Building Bridges, Engaging Faith, Training Leaders, Making Peace, and Serving Others. Participants explore and embrace their own leadership and peacemaking styles, becoming agents of positive social transformation in their schools, communities, and congregations. More information and application at http://www.coopmet.org/IFYI.html -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Mic Youth Summit Hosted by Music in Common* This July Music in Common (www.musicincommon.org), a non-profit that uses music and multimedia as a platform for community and peace building, is holding a MiC Youth Summit (www.musicincommon.org/youthsummit) - a 10 day, inter-cultural, residential program at Simon's Rock College in Great Barrington, MA, in which a diverse group of American and international high school aged teens write a song together as a group, record it, make a music video, and put on a concert. Additionally, there are cultural field trips, interfaith dialogues, conflict resolution workshops, and more. We focus on bridge building between the Abrahamic Faiths. Last years summit brought together 18 American, Israeli, and Palestinian students. Here are a few videos from last year's Summit: https://youtu.be/RZdwo0U81Vk, https://youtu.be/1obs36_Q2LQ, http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mark-barger-elliott/harmony-in-tragedy-palest… For more information, please contact Justin Hillman, MiC Program Coordinator, at justin(a)musicincommon.org. ------------------------------------------------------------ -------------------------------------- *Job Opening: Executive Director, Kids4Peace Boston* Kids4Peace Boston (K4PB) prepares and inspires Jewish, Christian, and Muslim youth to become interfaith peace leaders. K4PB concentrates on the value formation ages of 12-18, creating opportunities for youth and their families to foster mutually respectful friendships across faith boundaries. Through summer camps and year-round programs, K4PB prepares its youth with the knowledge, skills and practice to build – together – a culture of peace. *Responsibilities:* The Executive Director is responsible for the leadership, direction, and management of K4PB and its youth programming. S/he is responsible for overall operations of the organization, including: implementation of the strategic plan, management of relationships with families and partner organizations, program oversight, and achievement of measurable successes for K4PB, consistent with the priorities, poli-cies and financial plan established by the K4PB Board of Directors in this 501(c)(3) organization. Specific responsibilities include: - Recommend annual goals and a corresponding budget for submission to the K4PB Board of Directors, and implement program objectives in line with approved annual goals and budget; - Actively engage and energize K4PB volunteers, board members, advisors, alumni, partnering organiza-tions, and funders; - Oversee strategy for onboarding program staff and volunteers, including recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of team members to deliver K4PB programs consistent with program goals while as-suring quality, safety and responsiveness to program participants and families; - Develop and maintain a dashboard of metrics and program results that highlight the qualitative and quantitative impact of K4PB; - Create and effectively communicate key messaging (program updates, goals, initiatives) to targeted stakeholders via personal relationships as well as social and other media outlets; - Lead all K4PB development efforts with individuals, institutional donors, community leaders and granting agencies consistent with short-term and long-term annual revenue requirements; - Serve as the primary liaison to the three religious communities and partner organizations; - Coordinate with K4P International, Jerusalem, and other K4P chapters and partners; and - Oversee that the organizational infrastructure and systems support K4PB activities. *Qualifications:* - The Executive Director will be thoroughly committed to K4PB’s mission. All candidates should have proven leader-ship and management experience. Concrete, demonstrable experience and other qualifications include: - Success in program leadership, operations and finance, including in the not-for-profit world; - Experience in delivering effective and high-quality youth programming; - Effective in working with Muslim, Jewish, and Christian religious leaders, families and youth; - Ability to motivate and work effectively in collaboration with a diverse group of people; - Excellence in relationship management, rapport building and trust building; - Project and event management planning, delivery and follow-up experience; - Public relations and development/fundraising experience; - Commitment to quality programming and data-driven program evaluation; - Strong written and verbal communication skills; - Familiarity with social media platforms (i.e., WordPress, Facebook, etc.); - Supervisory, coaching and training skills; and, - Personal passion for interfaith work by building pluralistic communities, overcoming barriers and continuous-ly pursuing peace. Base Annual Salary: $40,000. *To Apply: Please send résumé and cover letter to Bob Lurie, K4PB Board President, at* *bob(a)kids4peaceboston.org <bob(a)kids4peaceboston.org>. *Website: http://kids4peaceboston.org ------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------- *Job Opening: Assistant Director, The Center for Spirituality Dialogue, and Service at Northeastern University* The Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service (CSDS) at Northeastern University in Boston seeks an Assistant Director, to work with Executive Director, Senior Assistant Director, team of Spiritual Advisors (chaplains) and other staff. The Assistant Director will support the administration, operations, programmatic and communications functions of the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue and Service. S/he/they will serve the mission of the Center, Student Affairs and the University. The Assistant Director will help advance the Center’s goals to: 1) Support students in becoming global citizens and leaders, 2) Provide opportunities to explore personal spirituality and religious expression 3) Foster interfaith and intercultural appreciation and competence, 4) Offer experiences of community, wellness, and wholeness, 4) Provide opportunities for constructive action through community service and civic engagement, and 6) Build partnerships with University departments, disciplines, and partners in the wider religious, academic, and public service communities. The Assistant Director will achieve the above in three key areas: Administration/Operations, Program Management, and Communication/Community Development. The Assistant Director’s primary role and responsibility will be in Administration, focusing at the strategic planning level and managing growth and sustainability, while ensuring that tactical operations tasks are accomplished. S/he/they will support strategic long-range planning, implementation of annual goals and objectives, research funding and development opportunities to support the Center’s growth and sustainability, including exploration of a spiritual life alumni/ae network. S/he/they will manage the Center’s calendar and program workflow. S/he/they will ensure that core Spiritualty programs, including Sacred Seasons and Holy Days, pastoral care and counseling, and community vigils and memorials, are planned and implemented. Working with the Executive Director who oversees the budget and with other colleagues, s/he/they will assist with the annual budgeting process and oversee monthly budget and credit card reconciliation, administer contracts, and oversee relations with outside vendors. S/he will work with student groups and Spiritual Advisors to schedule the University’s Sacred Space and coordinate the learning, dialogue, prayer, worship, yoga, meditation, and spiritual practice schedules. S/he will participate in the expanding the welcoming environment of the Center, extending hospitality to visitors. S/he/they will hire and supervise work-study students, including scheduling shifts and approving timesheets. S/he/they will coordinate signature events, speakers, retreats and seasonal celebrations, service experiences, and interfaith dialogue forums, as well as advance outreach to international and other student groups. In terms of programming and communications, the Assistant Director will advance outreach and develop programming for international student groups. S/he/they will help design and coordinate interfaith and intergroup community service/civic engagement programs as part of the University’s work with the White House Interfaith Cooperation and Community Service Challenge. As needed, s/he will serve as an advisor to student organizations – especially from religious, spiritual, and philosophical traditions outside the Abrahamic faiths. S/he/they will support the Northeastern University Interfaith Council (NUIC). Working with CSDS’ Executive Director, Sr. Assistant Director, and Spiritual Advisors, s/he will assist with the coordination of leadership retreats, seasonal celebrations, and intergroup/intragroup /interfaith dialogue programs. The Assistant Director will help mentor/lead/teach/inspire program participants, coordinate events planning, publicity and recruitment, train/equip student leaders, and monitor assessment and evaluation of CSDS programs. S/he will assist the Senior Assistant Director in the Center’s communications strategy, ENEWS, publications, and social media sites. The appropriate candidate will likely be called upon to provide for some of the spiritual and pastoral needs of the University Community, and serve as a mentor to students. *Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities* *Administration/Operations (50% of total time):* Strategic planning and managing growth and sustainability; ensure that tactical operations tasks are accomplished. Research funding and development opportunities. Manage the Center’s calendar and program workflow. Ensure that core Spiritualty programs are planned and implemented. Working with the Executive Director and staff, manage annual budgeting process and monthly budget and credit card reconciliation, contracts, relations with outside vendors. Oversee scheduling. Extend hospitality to visitors. S/he will hire and supervise work-study students. *Program Management and Implementation (25% of total time):* Design and coordinate interfaith and intergroup community service/ civic engagement programs. Support the Northeastern University Interfaith Council (NUIC). Help coordinate leadership retreats, seasonal celebrations, and intergroup/intragroup /interfaith dialogue programs. Plan, promote, and coordinate signature events (progressive dinner, Ash Wednesday, Holy Days and celebrations, Interfaith Harmony Week, etc.), speakers, retreats and seasonal celebrations, service experiences, and interfaith dialogue dinner. Schedule and co-facilitate educational and spiritual programming. Advance outreach to international and other student groups. Provide for some of the spiritual and pastoral needs of the University Community and serve as an advisor to student organizations. *Communications/Community Development (25% of total time): * Advance outreach to international and other underrepresented student groups on campus. Assist the Senior Assistant Director in the Center’s communications strategy, ENEWS, publications, and social media sites. Develop ENEWS and other promotional vehicles. Communicate strategies and program plans within CSDS and on occasion with other University departments and centers. *Knowledge, Skill Sets, and Experience* Masters degree(s) preferred, in Higher Education, International Affairs, Theology/Religious Studies, Peace Studies, International or Intercultural Relations, or related fields. The qualified candidate will possess a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in higher education and/or related field (nonprofit/non-governmental organizations, service learning, social service agencies working with young adults, religious institutions, interfaith/multicultural organizations, etc.). The position requires excellent administrative skills; attention to detail; initiative; strategic thinking and planning skills; creative program development skills; group facilitation skills; student leadership development skills; oral, written, presentational, and interpersonal communication skills; skills in working with religiously and culturally diverse communities on and off-campus; the ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, administrators, students, and local and global University partners at all levels; a student-centered philosophy of education with interest in cooperative/experiential/creative pedagogies; a commitment to nonviolent conflict resolution, pluralism, and interfaith/cross-cultural understanding and cooperation. Other helpful skills include: social media outreach skills, budget management, community development, mediation/negotiation/conflict resolution skills, development research, and the ability to effectively supervise students and volunteers. The appropriate candidate may help provide pastoral services/chaplaincy functions to one or more student communities. Northeastern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer, Title IX University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Northeastern University is an E-Verify Employer. Send a cover letter and resume first to Alexander Levering Kern at a.kern(a)neu.edu. See www.northeastern.edu/spiritual_life for more information on the Center (website currently being updated). The position will be posted soon on the Northeastern University Human Resources website and candidates will need to formally apply there. ------------------------------ -------------------------------------------------------------------- -- The Pluralism Project at Harvard University 2 Arrow Street, 4th Floor Cambridge, MA 02138 617-496-2481 www.pluralism.org Twittter: @pluralismproj Like The Pluralism Project on Facebook <http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pluralism-Project-at-Harvard-University/1…>!

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