Non-Church Job Opportunities

Sharing Sacred Spaces, Inc. is a start-up non-profit with a strong track record of success in our beginning years as an organization. With our newest local program in Dallas, we are looking for a local coordinator to continue to build, and to implement, manage, and co-facilitate our hallmark program, the Interreligious Communities Project (ICP) in our Dallas location, working closely with our local partners on the ground. The Program Coordinator is an essential role for our organization, and is the key to a local program’s success.

The primary approach of the Program Coordinator will be as a local community-builder.  This means relationships and the building of trust with our participants and our congregations and partners is the absolute first priority.  There will be approximately 8 congregations that you will be responsible for supporting through the program.

The Coordinator’s main responsibilities will be:

• Local program cultivation and relationship-building

  • local clergy and participant cultivation (relationship-development) and recruitment as needed

  • If possible, attending the celebratory inaugural event at the National Day of Prayer (May 2nd) 

• Local program implementation, coordination, and support

  • supports local coordinators with logistics and communications

  • manages production of brochures, booklets, and other items needed for successful implementation and advertising

  • monitors the program activities and implements surveys and evaluations, reporting on results

  • co-leads design meetings for each sacred site visit along with our local Architect

  • writes press releases for events and sends to media as appropriate

  • manages site visits and facilitates as needed, including the Solidarity Pledge and and community project.

• Regular (typically weekly) check ins with the Executive Director

• Additional program-related administrative support which may include: 

  • outreach to Seminaries and other institutions for student cultivation and participation in the program

Preferred Experience/Background:

Sharing Sacred Spaces does not discriminate on any basis in its hiring practice and is ADA and EEOC compliant. Though not formal requirements, individuals with any of the following experience or characteristics are encouraged to apply: degree in a related area of religious, architectural, or humanities studies, working knowledge of complex religious, racial, and cultural landscape in the U.S., any community organizing experience, previous nonprofit experience, a multilingual/multicultural background, or a demonstrated interest in advancing pluralism.  

This is a flexible and very independent position. We put high trust in our employees and expect that you will do your job, get your work done on time, and perform to the best of your ability. Evening and/or weekend hours will be required approximately 2 to 3 times monthly for programs and events.  Local travel to congregations, universities, and partner organizations will also be required.

The position begins as soon as it is filled.  Deadline for applications is April 20th.

This position pays $30/hr.  We estimate the position will require 8-10 hours per week.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Navy Chaplain, your job spans a broad range of duties. You will support fellow service members during their most joyful and most difficult moments. Your responsibilities might be to:

• Conduct worship services in a variety of settings
• Perform religious rites and ceremonies such as weddings, funeral services and baptisms
• Counsel individuals who seek guidance
• Oversee religious education programs, such as Sunday school and youth groups
• Visit and provide spiritual guidance and care to hospitalized personnel and their family members
• Train lay leaders who conduct religious education programs
• Promote attendance at religious services, retreats and conferences
• Advise leaders at all levels regarding morale, ethics and spiritual well-being

PAY AND BENEFITS

Active duty Chaplains receive:

• Competitive salary
• Free health insurance
• Free housing
• A retirement plan
• 30 days paid vacation

EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES 

If you’re in the process of starting or completing your graduate theological degree, you could potentially enter the Navy Chaplain Candidate Program (CCPO) as a student.

Active duty Navy Chaplains can advance their education by: 

• Post-9/11 GI Bill
• Navy Tuition Assistance Program
• Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
• Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
• Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• U.S. citizen
• Graduate degree in theological or related studies from an accredited educational institution
• Have two years of full-time religious leadership experience
• Must be able to obtain an Ecclesiastical Endorsement from a religious faith organization registered with the Department of Defense

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Navy Chaplains immerse themselves in the daily lives of service members. In what can be best described as a ministry of presence, they are there to offer guidance and insight in the moment, whenever they’re needed. You could provide support while on land or at sea, when presiding over religious ceremonies on a base or when conducting services from the flight deck of an aircraft carrier.

PART-TIME OPPORTUNITIES

There are part-time opportunities as a Navy Chaplain. Serving part-time as a Reserve Chaplain gives you the flexibility to minister in the Navy while maintaining responsibilities to your congregation at home.

Additional Requirements

US Citizenship Required