Interfaith Youth Core Program Assistant
Interfaith Youth Core Program Assistant
Job Description
Summary of Organization: The Interfaith Youth Core is a Chicago-based international organization that seeks to encourage better understanding and cooperative service among religiously diverse youth through our various programs that build the interfaith youth work movement. See www.ifyc.org for more information. This is a young and rapidly growing organization.
Summary of Position: This individual provides proficient and advanced support to the Executive Program Director and assists in coordination and advancement of IFYC Chicago program activities such the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Interfaith Youth Service and IFYC national program activities such as the Conference on Interfaith Youth Work.
Supervision: This person reports directly to the Executive Program Director
Status: Full-time position, 40-50 hours/week. Starts January 3, 2006.
Responsibilities
Support Executive Program Director
Assist in Coordination and Advancement of Chicago Program
o Assist Chicago Program Director faith community outreach and recruitment as well as community service project preparation, implementation, and evaluation for 2006 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Interfaith Youth Service.
o Conduct Shared Values Education Workshops
o Deepen relationships with local faith communities and youth leaders (specific focus on minority religions)
o Provide Logistical support during this event.
o Build relationships with community service partners.
o Assist with 2006 Season of Interfaith Youth Service steering committee.
o Represent the Interfaith Youth Core at Chicago Area events.
Assist in Coordination and Advancement of National Program
o Stay up to date in knowledge of current events, particularly those related to religion and youth
o Provide significant content and logistical development support for National Conference on Interfaith Youth Work
Qualifications
1. Collegiality
2. Willingness to do both the grunt work and high level program work
3. Bachelors degree
4. EXCELLENT organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
5. Superb ability to meet deadlines and handle various projects simultaneously
6. High-level problem solving and system development skills
7. Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
8. Computer software skills (Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, Outlook are essential; FrontPage, and Publisher are a plus)
9. Typing speed of 50wpm
10. 2-3 years of full-time professional experience
Compensation: Salary mid-twenties, based on experience; healthcare, personal time and professional development benefits.
To apply: Send cover letter and resume to Garth Katner, Ph.D., Education and Training Director at garth@ifyc.org or fax to 312.573.1542. Call with questions: 312.573.8826. First interviews will be scheduled for December 10 through 15.
