Join Makom and Make a Difference as a Part-Time Faith Coordinator!

Makom is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve their desired quality of life. Our mission is to create inclusive communities where everyone can thrive.

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Part-Time Faith Coordinator (FC) to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Fun, Faith, and Experience, the FC will play a pivotal role in fostering connections with faith communities to enrich the spiritual experiences of individuals with IDD.

Some principal functions of the Faith Coordinator include:

• Collaborate with faith communities to explore opportunities for individuals to engage in self-determined religious experiences.
• Develop strategies to meet the spiritual and religious needs of individuals, fostering an inclusive environment based on unique aspirations.
• Provide religious and spiritual guidance, creating partnerships with various religious affiliations.
• Educate and engage employees on religious, spiritual, and faith identity, rituals, and traditions.
• Collaborate with leadership on faith and religious culture, observance of holidays, and community engagement.

To be Makom’s next Faith Coordinator, you will need:

• Bachelor's degree in a human services discipline or ordination in Judaism.
• Theology studies is a plus!
• Demonstrable experience in providing religious/faith supports and working with Jewish faith communities.
• Knowledge of Jewish practices and traditions; willingness to learn other religious traditions.
• Strong program planning and implementation skills.
• Ability to thrive in a flexible schedule and navigate multiple priorities.
• Exceptional communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Valid MD, VA, or DC driver’s license; ability to pass screenings and required trainings

Come join us!

We pride ourselves on championing a culture of mutual accountability, innovation, entrepreneurialism, and self-determination while smartly attracting and retaining the best people to serve our mission.

Our Mission:

Makom is committed to support and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to achieve the quality of life to which they aspire.

We offer excellent benefits to eligible employees, competitive wages and are an Equal Opportunity Employer that celebrates diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.