Job Announcement: Faith-Based Organizer- California Faith for Equality

[Ian David]

Job Announcement: Faith-Based Organizer- California Faith for Equality

From: "CA Faith for Equality" <[e-mail]>
Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2006 18:14:42 -0500

Subject: Faith-based Organizer Position
Job Announcement: Faith-Based Organizer

California Faith for Equality (CFE) has an immediate opening for our first full-time staff member. We are seeking an energetic, articulate organizer who will build relationships and mobilize progressive clergy and people of faith to accomplish full equality for GLBTQ. The focus of this position is to work with progressive interfaith organizations to achieve civil marriage equality for same gender couples. The work involves extensive one-on-one contacts with clergy, lay leaders and members of congregations. This position will direct, manage and evaluate all associated organizing activities, in partnership with CFE¹s Steering Committee.


Job Responsibilities:

Develop working relationships with clergy and other leaders of faith-based organizations throughout Southern Californnia.

Coordinate the implementation of key organizational objectives, including clergy and lay leader training, house party based education strategies, targeted recruitment of clergy in diverse ethnic communities of faith, public education campaigns and identification of 40,000 supporters of marriage equality through grassroots strategies.

Build partnerships with and provide resources for clergy and congregations seeking support to become welcoming and affirming congregations.

In partnership with the Steering Committee, define and implement fundraising strategies to sustain and expand CFE¹s work statewide.

Work with and provide staff support to CFE¹s Statewide Organizing Committee; assist in the building of a representative ethnically diverse statewide Board of Directors

Core Job Qualifications:

Extensive experience working with progressive clergy and congregations.

At least 2 years of grassroots organizing experience, with an emphasis on mobilizing & supporting volunteers, preferably with experience in faith-based organizing.

Faith leadership training and ability to speak the language of faith with authenticity is desirable.

Demonstrated experience as a proactive, flexible, innovative, self-motivated organizer, problem solver and team leader who takes initiative to create results.

Demonstrated ability to work with diverse interfaith communities to build coalitions across multiple constituencies; a commitment to multi-racial faith-based organizing.

Advanced knowledge of and commitment to the achievement of full equality in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender and queer community.

Excellent public speaking, training and writing skills.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-focused organization with a well-developed sense of humor.

Competent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; administrative experience beyond minimum required

Salary DOE. Position will be based in Los Angeles and will remain open until filled.

To apply please send a resume (or email) with cover letter and three references to:

California Faith for Equality, Hiring Committee
c/o Rev. Neil Thomas
8714 Santa Monica Blvd.
West Hollywood, CA 90069
[e-mail]

CFE is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, real or perceived gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin or disability.

www.cafaithforequality.org