What are the responsibilities and job description for the Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)/Shalom Coordinator position at School Sisters of Notre Dame?
The JPIC/Shalom Coordinator provides support for the JPIC Director and the Province's fulfillment of its commitment to justice, peace, and care for our common home. It is a position that aligns with and promotes solidarity with those who are oppressed, human dignity and integral ecology. The JPIC/Shalom Coordinator participates in the collaborative work of the SSND Shalom North American Coordinating Committee (SNACC) and the SSND Shalom International Network. The JPIC/Shalom Coordinator reports to the Shalom Director.
Responsibilities
A. In the province, the Shalom coordinator:
- Assists with promotion of the JPIC agenda of the province through awareness, education, and action, supporting local Shalom animation efforts
- Coordinates in-person engagements with SSNDs, associates, and partners in mission. For example, a seasonal prayer service, legislative education and grassroots advocacy, participating in broad-based coalition work, presentation on a JPIC priority area to relevant constituents
- Tracks state-level legislation, with a focus on issues related to immigration, climate, anti-racism, human trafficking, and nonviolence
- As needed, write and disseminate timely action alerts for state-level advocacy
- Become familiar with local and state-level government operations
- Serves as primary point of contact for 2-3 Shalom committees
- Contributes periodically to Connections and other communication venues, including social media
- Monitors budget expenditures, work with the director to develop an annual budget
B. In the public area, the coordinator:
- Represents the province in collaborative JPIC efforts of religious congregations and LCWR in their geographic region
- Facilitates local coalition networking with other organizations concerned about social justice
- Willingness and ability to travel in a regional capacity
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field
- Experience with planning and implementing: education sessions in-person or online, facilitating prayer, and/or advocacy
- Understanding of the Catholic Social Teaching and familiarity with current Church documents on social and environmental justice
- Awareness of current social justice issues, and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume to Lindsey at Lscales@ssndcp.org.
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