Job Openings at Friends General Conference
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Events and
Opportunities
FGC expects to fill four positions by the end of
2006. All include excellent benefits.
Conference Associate beginning October 2006, works as an administrative associate with the Conference Coordinator and works closely with the Junior Gathering Coordinator on the annual FGC Gathering. There are occasional smaller conferences that needs logistical support. The Conference Associate assists with preparation of the Gathering Advance Program and web information, and has primary responsibility for registration (both advance and on-site), housing assignments, and the on-site Information Desk. This position provides primary staff support for the conference standing committee and two or more subcommittees. Travel approximately seven weekends/year, plus two weeks at Annual Gathering. Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills are essential. Full Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 9/01/06
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager beginning January 2007. Duties include developing and implementing a planned giving program, cultivating and soliciting major gifts and planned gifts, and assisting with major development campaigns. Travel approximately 50% time. FGC will consider experienced candidate working from home, with substantial time in Philadelphia office. Professional development experience, writing, and relationship skills essential. Major gift, campaign, and planned giving experience preferable. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of FGC's dynamic development program. Will work closely with Associate Secretary for Development and Interpretation and other staff. Full Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 10/01/06.
Youth Ministries Coordinator beginning January, 2007. Working on FGC's exciting new Youth Ministries Program in cooperation with a new committee balanced between youth/young adults and older Friends, the coordinator has much responsibility for providing appropriate programs to Friends and Friends' meetings. These include holding conferences and retreats, supporting travel in the ministry by younger Friends, creating and maintaining a Quaker youth website, and helping to educate and support monthly meetings in efforts to strengthen true multi-generational communities. Strong organizational, computer and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work with young and adult young Friends, are essential. Full Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 11/01/06.
Associate Secretary for Programs beginning January, 2007, will be part of FGC's new administrative leadership team (General Secretary plus three Associate Secretaries) which will provide spiritually grounded staff leadership for FGC. This position includes supervision of several program coordinators, work with several committees, collaborative consideration of important challenges and opportunities facing FGC, and communicating with staff and committees about such issues and initiatives. Seasoned, spiritually grounded Friends with substantial administrative and supervisory experience sought as candidates. 60% Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 11/01/06.
Job descriptions for these positions are available at http://www.fgcquaker.org/info/jobs.html To apply for any of these positions, send resume & letter to General Secretary, FGC, 1216 Arch Street, 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19107, or Bruce Birchard at bruceb@fgcquaker.org
Conference Associate beginning October 2006, works as an administrative associate with the Conference Coordinator and works closely with the Junior Gathering Coordinator on the annual FGC Gathering. There are occasional smaller conferences that needs logistical support. The Conference Associate assists with preparation of the Gathering Advance Program and web information, and has primary responsibility for registration (both advance and on-site), housing assignments, and the on-site Information Desk. This position provides primary staff support for the conference standing committee and two or more subcommittees. Travel approximately seven weekends/year, plus two weeks at Annual Gathering. Strong organizational, interpersonal and computer skills are essential. Full Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 9/01/06
Major Gifts and Planned Giving Manager beginning January 2007. Duties include developing and implementing a planned giving program, cultivating and soliciting major gifts and planned gifts, and assisting with major development campaigns. Travel approximately 50% time. FGC will consider experienced candidate working from home, with substantial time in Philadelphia office. Professional development experience, writing, and relationship skills essential. Major gift, campaign, and planned giving experience preferable. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of FGC's dynamic development program. Will work closely with Associate Secretary for Development and Interpretation and other staff. Full Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 10/01/06.
Youth Ministries Coordinator beginning January, 2007. Working on FGC's exciting new Youth Ministries Program in cooperation with a new committee balanced between youth/young adults and older Friends, the coordinator has much responsibility for providing appropriate programs to Friends and Friends' meetings. These include holding conferences and retreats, supporting travel in the ministry by younger Friends, creating and maintaining a Quaker youth website, and helping to educate and support monthly meetings in efforts to strengthen true multi-generational communities. Strong organizational, computer and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated ability to work with young and adult young Friends, are essential. Full Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 11/01/06.
Associate Secretary for Programs beginning January, 2007, will be part of FGC's new administrative leadership team (General Secretary plus three Associate Secretaries) which will provide spiritually grounded staff leadership for FGC. This position includes supervision of several program coordinators, work with several committees, collaborative consideration of important challenges and opportunities facing FGC, and communicating with staff and committees about such issues and initiatives. Seasoned, spiritually grounded Friends with substantial administrative and supervisory experience sought as candidates. 60% Time. Excellent Benefits. Application deadline 11/01/06.
Job descriptions for these positions are available at http://www.fgcquaker.org/info/jobs.html To apply for any of these positions, send resume & letter to General Secretary, FGC, 1216 Arch Street, 2B, Philadelphia, PA 19107, or Bruce Birchard at bruceb@fgcquaker.org