Assistant or Associate Profession, Women's Spirituality Program, California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco, CA

Assistant or Associate Profession - Women's Spirituality Program

Posted on: February 12, 2015
Start date: July 1, 2015
Posted by: California Institute of Integral Studies

This is a half-time position

The Women's Spirituality program at the California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS) announces a half-time position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, effective July 1, 2015.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

California Institute of Integral Studies is an accredited institution of higher education that strives to embody spirit, intellect, and wisdom in service to individuals, communities, and the Earth. The Women's Spirituality graduate program at CIIS offers a transdisciplinary feminist and womanist approach to the study of spirituality and religion. Our curriculum incorporates scholarship from women's/gender studies, ethnic studies, religious studies, philosophy, and other related fields. We offer two degrees: an MA in Women, Gender, Spirituality, and Social Justice (WGS) and a Ph.D. in Philosophy and Religion with a Concentration in Women's Spirituality (WSE). We are the first MA and PhD program in the nation to integrate a study of the sacred feminine with an examination of contemporary social, political, and ecological issues. Faculty and students meet together to generate innovative ways to combine rigorous academic scholarship with the passionate pursuit of personal transformation, community healing, and social justice.

Our program is committed to resisting and transforming hierarchical systems that have been constructed on the basis of gender, race, class, religious identity, gender identity, ability, and nationality. Students are invited to examine issues of power and privilege within both spiritual traditions and societal institutions. They are also invited to view social and ecological justice work as forms of sacred practice. While we have an emphasis on the historical, political, and spiritual experiences of individuals and groups characterized as "women," we also recognize and include the experiences of other marginalized genders in our curriculum. We explicitly acknowledge the difficulties that arise from heteronormativity and transphobia in diverse spiritual traditions, and from dual or binary gender systems. We welcome individuals of all sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Courses are delivered in flexible formats, which include weekday, weekend, evening, and online courses. In addition to our residential option, we offer a semi-distance option that allows students to take up to 49% of their coursework online.

POSITION DESCRIPTION AND QUALIFICATIONS

Half-time CIIS core faculty members are responsible for teaching 9 units of graduate-level courses per year or their equivalent. Core faculty also advise students, serve on dissertation committees, and participate in CIIS faculty meetings and institutional committees. Core faculty are expected to stay engaged in academic production through publication, presenting at academic conferences, and other scholarly activities.

Because we are a relatively small program, all core faculty in the Women's Spirituality program are expected to contribute to administrative aspects of the program. The ideal candidate will have administrative experience in higher education and may be considered for the position of Program Chair when the position opens up. In addition, the candidate should have the ability to fill in for the current Chair during sabbaticals.

Candidates are to be conversant with current scholarship emerging from the fields of women's spirituality and women's studies and have research and teaching expertise in two or more of the following areas:

• Multicultural feminist spiritualities (e.g. womanist theory, theology/thealogy, Goddess studies).
• Contemporary feminist theory and its intersections with critical race theory, postcolonial and decolonial frameworks, and queer theory.
• Africana/African Diasporic, Indigenous, Latina/Chicana, and/or Asian and Pacific Islander frameworks and spiritualities.
• Ecofeminism, environmental justice, and related fields.
• Sacred arts, healing, and ritual.
• Women and world religions.
• An additional area of expertise related to our field (e.g. feminist psychology, gender-based violence, mythology, modern matriarchal studies).

Candidates should ideally have a Ph.D., college- or graduate-level face-to-face and online teaching experience, a record of publication, and expertise in the areas listed above. In addition, candidates should have experience teaching in a multicultural classroom (40%-50% of our students identify as people of color), strong facilitation skills, and a commitment to feminist pedagogy. Expertise in one or more methods of transformative dialogue (e.g. restorative justice, non-violent communication, or intergroup dialogue) would be particularly valuable.

Materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Our system only allows one upload per applicant per position. Please compile your documents into one upload.

To apply, please upload the following materials, as one document, to https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=12420851

1. Please send a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
2. Include a teaching portfolio (statement of teaching philosophy, sample syllabi, and teaching evaluations).
3. List contact information for three professional references.

CIIS is committed to providing an open, fair, inclusive, non-discriminatory environment for all individuals across differences of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, socio-economic status, ethnicity, age, physical ability, or medical condition. We seek to increase the presence, representation and inclusion of U.S. historically under-represented people of color, international, bilingual and bicultural students, faculty and staff; and, to provide an environment that will attract and retain individuals identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQQI).

Domestic Program Associate, Catholics for Choice, Washington, DC

Domestic Program Associate

Posted on: November 3, 2014
Posted by: Catholics for Choice

Catholics for Choice is seeking a savvy state policy wonk to join our domestic program. This is an opportunity to be part of a successful and fast-paced nonprofit with a close-knit staff of passionate individuals who share a commitment to reproductive choice, justice and true religious liberty.

If you are committed to advancing abortion rights and access across the United States, thrive on relationship-building and working in coalition toward concrete policy change, are intellectually curious and a creative problem-solver, have an affinity for the minutiae of policy work and are especially fond of the curious charm that is a state capital, you'll be a great fit.

The associate will work closely with the other members of the domestic program staff to:

• keep the organization and colleagues up to date on state-level policies affecting women's reproductive rights and access to services and threats to individuals' religious liberty
• provide advice and technical assistance regarding prochoice Catholic perspectives on policymaking concerning these policies
• educate the public, policymakers and the mediaabout Catholic support for women's autonomy in reproductive health decisions;
• foster and sustain relationships with advocates, collegial organizations and leaders in states and at the national level; and
• raise the voices of prochoice Catholics across the country in critical policy debates and policymaking on women's health, reproductive rights and religious liberty concerns.

The position is based in Washington, DC, will include regular travel and require public speaking to a variety of audiences.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and a minimum of two years of successful professional experience in policy analysis, advocacy and outreach. S/he will possess excellent organizational and time-management skills; be discreet, diplomatic and open-minded; demonstrate impeccable verbal and written communication and have an unwavering support for a woman's right to choose. Knowledge of Catholicism and professional experience working with a state-based, progressive policy organization or in a state legislature are desired.

Why work at CFC?

• Because, like us, you want to shape and advance sexual and reproductive ethics that are based on justice, reflect a commitment to women's well-being, and respect and affirm the capacity of women and men to make moral decisions about their lives.
• Because you want to be part of a group of hardworking professionals based in DC who make real change happen all around the world.
• Because CFC provides exceptional employee benefits, including competitive salaries, medical and dental insurance (CFC pays 100% of employee premium), generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal days and holidays), 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution, commuter benefits and more.

Employment decisions at Catholics for Choice are based on merit, qualifications and abilities. Catholics for Choice does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as "protected status"). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all organization-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter to cfc@catholicsforchoice.org. Please include "Domestic Program Associate" in the subject line. PDF format is preferred. Applicants who do not demonstrate knowledge of Catholics for Choice's work will not be considered.

Executive Director, The Sister Fund, New York, NY

Executive Director

Posted on: November 27, 2013
Application deadline: January 1, 2014
Posted by: The Sister Fund

SUMMARY

The Sister Fund is a private foundation that supports and gives voice to the marginalized, especially women working for healing in the world from a faith-based perspective. We are committed to woman-centered philanthropy and the empowerment of faith-based women, because we believe the energy of love heals. In service of this transformative vision, The Sister Fund provides grants, technical support, communication tools and networking opportunities in a variety of forms. A portion of The Sister Fund's resources is dedicated to broader ideas and initiatives that help create a just and sustainable world.

The Sister Fund's Executive Director is responsible forleading the organization in the consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. Core responsibilities include: implementation of policies set forth by the Board of Directors, meeting annual goals and objectives and ensuring organization's financial stability. Working in partnership with the Foundation President, the Executive Director manages and/or oversees all aspects of foundation operations, including: grant making, grantor-grantee relationships, staff and compliance, providing technical assistance, developing and managing budgets, implementing programs, and representing the foundation at events and in collaborative efforts.

As The Sister Fund is a private foundation, paramount to the position's success is prioritizing a relationship with The Foundation President, ensuring that the work is carried out hand in glove, as well as nurturing a relationship with grant-advising family members.

Duties may consist of, but are not limited to:

Grant Making

• Works with family members around the development of their philanthropic interests and outreach and advises and assists with grant recommendations
• Reviews grant requests with Foundation President
• Approves grants and signs paperwork associated with grant agreement letters and contracts
• Attends grantee special events and conducts site visits at the request of Foundation President
• Reviews and approves final reports one year after grants are awarded
• In partnership with the Grants Administrator:
• Processes proposals
• Reviews grantee applicant program summaries and budgets
• Addresses inquiries from grant seekers, applicants and grantees
• Provides technical assistance for grantees

Grant Meeting Leadership

· Sets weekly meetings with President to discuss discretionary and other grant requests
· Regularly interfaces with grants-advising family members
· Regularly updates the grants overview and budget
· Leads in the writing of all grant book write ups and oversees the organization of grant books for meetings
· Schedules all grant meetings and trustee board meetings in coordination with Foundation President's office
· Develops agendas for all grant and board meetings in coordination with Foundation President
· Facilitates and leads annual grant and trustee meetings

Budget Management

· Prepares annual organizational budget working with finance team and presents budget for approval at trustee meeting
· Oversees regular updating of grants overview to insure compliance with grant making budget
· Allocates organizational resources and authorizes all office-related expenses
· Oversees submission of grant documentation, bills and other correspondence to the accounting office
· Notifies trustees of any budget changes or unanticipated expenses and secures their approval in coordination with Foundation President
· Oversees the drafting of expenditure responsibility reports

Communications

· Regularly corresponds with Foundation President about foundation functioning, reporting on grantees, meetings attended, and progress on work plan.
· Coordinates activities and schedules with Foundation President's Managing Director and staff
· Communicates with and coordinated the business of foundation trustees
· Manages relationship and communications with sublessee and landlord
· Coordinates with accountants
· Acts as liaison between foundation and legal team and other consultants
· Serves as spokesperson for foundation as requested by Foundation President
· Writes about the foundation's mission and funding priorities for public consumption as requested by Foundation President
· Supervises editing and production of materials, publications
· Oversees updating of website and other social media communications

Staff Management

· Holds regular meetings with Office and Grants Administrator
· Provides daily To Do list and weekly work plan reporting to Foundation President and oversees staff daily and weekly reports to Foundation President
· Prioritizes workflow for office
· Approves timesheets
· Provides staff with regular feedback and annual performance reviews
· Works with HR director

Misc. Operations

· Manages corporate recordkeeping and compliance/legal requirements
· Develops and implements long-term plans, evaluation measures and organizational development strategies with President and/or Boards
· Manages office space
· Assisted by staff, optimizes guest lists for annual galas for which TSF purchases a table toward facilitation of grantee networking
· Leads problem-solving efforts
This job description may be modified in the future to fit the needs of The Sister Fund.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

· Master's Degree or equivalent plus three to five years Experience as executive director or in similar level of management responsibility; or equivalent combination of education and experience
· Passion for the mission of The Sister Fund
· Understanding of not-for-profits and experience working with boards of directors
· Sensitivity and respect for organized religious faith/activism and cultural and religious diversity
· Passion for social justice issue and an understanding of grassroots organizing
· Strong interpersonal skills that include the ability to inspire and motivate - a visionary who is trustworthy and diplomatic with a high energy level; effective at conflict management
· Ability to build collaborative relationships with other organizations
· Excellent communications skills, both written and oral; strong presentation skills
· Ability to foster a healthy organizational culture, to encourage teamwork and collaboration;
· Business acumen

Office Skills


· Microsoft Office, graphics applications/software, accounting and gift tracking software
· Database systems and networks
· Websites and social networking (creation, updating and use)
· Typing 60 wpm

HOW TO APPLY

Email resume and cover letter, with salary information to Paula Ciccimarra at pciccimarra@ahahr.com. Please note, resumes will not be considered without a salary range provided. No phone calls please.