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Hiring: Theological Education & Training Coordinator

Theological Education & Training Coordinator

WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Location: Washington DC or virtual from anywhere in the continental United States 
Hours per week: 40
Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000
Position Summary:

This role will be responsible for managing the church-oriented and theological education programs at Creation Justice Ministries. This role will be responsible for building and managing Creation Justice Ministries public-facing theological education materials, trainings, and relationships with churches and seminaries. The Theological Education and Training Coordinator will report to the Co-Executive Directors.
The ideal candidate will be a person who is passionate about the church, theology, and the environment. The Theological Education and Training Coordinator should have some formal theological education or training and a strong understanding of creation justice theology. Candidates must be comfortable working in an ecumenical, multi-ethnic, and multiracial Christian environment. The ideal candidate will have a vision for the Creation Justice Ministries church engagement and theological education program and the ability to turn that vision into reality.
Responsibilities and Tasks:
  • Coordinate collaborative processes to create theological education resources and campaigns for special Christian and environmental seasons including: Earth Day Sunday, Season of Creation, Lent, and Advent
  • Coordinate with staff and partners to plan and facilitate educational events, workshops, and trainings
  • Represent Creation Justice Ministries at ecumenical conferences, collaboratives and initiatives (ex. Ecumenical Advocacy Days, Samuel DeWitt Proctor conference)
  • Guest preach, teach, and lead workshops at conferences, churches and seminaries
  • Strategically build and grow relationships with seminary faculty, theological educators, and other church leaders
  • Manage theological education interns and fellows
  • Support the Co-Executive Directors in the expansion of Creation Justice Ministries’ theological education and training through grant seeking, writing, and reporting
  • Adapt Creation Justice Ministries’ eco-theological education content for different platforms, including the Creation Justice Ministries website, blog, social media, and YouTube channel
  • Carry out other administrative tasks, as directed by the Co-Executive Directors
  • Oversee Creation Justice Ministries’ Blue Theology program, including:
    • Coordinate the creation of Blue Theology educational materials, including curricula and teaching guides
    • Coordinate the planning and hosting of training for Blue Theology directors and volunteers
    • Coordinate, with support from CJM staff, the recruitment and registration of groups, communication with outposts, processing of payments and paperwork, and Blue Theology website/social media management
    • Coordinate the evaluation of Blue Theology outposts and programs
    • Coordinate the expansion of Blue Theology programs, including the launch of new outposts and other innovative partnerships

Experience and Skills:
  • Theological degree or training (Master of Divinity, Master of Arts in Religion, or equivalent theology degree preferred)
  • Minimum of 2 years professional experience in relevant field
  • Ability to understand and appreciate the breadth of creation justice theological expression in various Christian traditions
  • Ability to navigate ecumenical and multi-faith spaces, including engagement with non-mainline, identity-based, and historically-underrepresented traditions (ex. BIPOC faith communities, Orthodox communions)
  • Excellent public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to produce strong public-facing written materials
  • Ability to translate, synthesize, and communicate complex theological and environmental topics to various audiences
  • Ability to coordinate large multi-person projects, which includes communicating and delegating within Creation Justice Ministries and with partner organizations
  • Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines

Nights and weekends:
  • This position will require work on some nights and weekends. 

Travel:
  • This position requires some domestic travel.

Benefits:
  • 20 vacation days per year and up to 5 days of personal leave
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid parent leave (40% of salary prior to 3 years of service and 100% of salary after 3 years of service)
  • Accrued sick leave, starting at 12 days
  • Health insurance provision for employee and dependents up to a $1,200/mo value
  • Fitness benefit of $900/year
  • 403(b) retirement contribution up to 5% of salary, upon employee contribution of 3% or more
  • Up to 16 paid holidays annually
  • Cell phone and internet partial reimbursements

How to Apply:
Send a resume, cover letter, and 500-1000-word writing sample to info@creationjustice.org with “[LAST NAME] [POSITION TITLE] application” in the subject line.


Desired Qualities and Values of Creation Justice Ministries Staff
  • High integrity
  • Moral commitment to ecological justice
  • Experience with anti-racism work
  • Commitment to upholding the self-determination of Indigenous people, and tribal sovereignty
  • Willingness to uphold the Jemez Principles
  • Emotional intelligence
  • Knowledge of Christian theology
  • Respect for theological diversity
  • Respect for political diversity
  • Commitment to nonpartisan advocacy
  • Well-organized
  • Self-starter
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to use technology to work remotely
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110 Maryland Ave. NE #203
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info@creationjustice.org

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  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff
    • Work with Us
    • Board of Directors
    • Members and Partners
    • History
  • Campaigns
    • Take Action!
    • Climate Resilience
    • Ocean
    • Public Lands >
      • Public Lands & Church Camps
      • Public Lands: Prayers and Sermons
    • Pastoral Care for Climate Retreats
    • Conservation >
      • What is 30 x 30?
      • California
      • Grand Canyon
    • Youth & Young Adult Engagement
    • Water
    • Endangered
    • Energy >
      • Coal
      • Ideas for Toxic Free Living
    • Climate Change >
      • Climate Change - Get Involved
  • Donate
    • Monthly Giving
  • Resources
    • Resource Hub
    • Resource Hub (blog)
    • Earth Day Resources
    • Racial Justice Resources
    • Video Resources
    • Events >
      • Pastoring for Justice & Healing in a Climate Justice
      • Pastoral Care for Climate North Carolina
    • Services
    • News
  • Blog
  • Policy Statements/Letters
  • Faithful Climate BIPOC Fellowship
  • New Page