Collegiate Church Corporation

Intersections

JOB TITLE:               Veteran-Civilian Dialogue Manager

JOB TYPE:                x Regular, Full Time

FLSA STATUS:          x Exempt

REPORTS TO:           Development Director

COMPENSATION:    Salary commensurate with experience

ORGANIZATONAL SUMMARY

Intersections is a dynamic multi-cultural, multi-faith, global initiative of the Collegiate Church of New York, the oldest corporation in North America, dating back to 1628.  Intersections is dedicated to building respectful relationships among diverse individuals and communities to forge common ground and develop strategies that promote justice, reconciliation and peace.  It is an innovative organization with a small diverse and dedicated staff.  For more information visit us at www.intersectionsinternational.org.

PROGRAM SUMMARY

A powerful form of community building and social healing, the Veteran Civilian Dialogue (VCD) bridges the gap between veterans and civilians by helping those who served transition back to civilian life and providing a place for civilians to step forward in new and responsible engagement with veterans.  VCDs are 3-hour live events convening approximately equal numbers of veterans and civilians in facilitated conversations that deal with the impact of war upon both groups, each having something vital for the other. Artistic expressions (drama, music and poetry) are woven throughout the events. Addressing the need both civilians and veterans have for relationship, resiliency and attention to the moral struggles and emotional consequences war evokes, VCDs are life-altering for those who attend and healing for broader elements of the communities brought together through the process.

By 2014, almost all of the troops deployed for Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom will have returned home. While many of our service personnel incorporate their deployment into positive social and vocational assets, others bring home a host of traumatic experiences manifested in unresolved wounds of war—seen and unseen.

Civilians also carry the burdens of war’s trauma, though often this is overlooked. Disconnection from the warrior community, denial of shared responsibility, apathy, and the inability to appropriately talk with or provide support for returning military personnel are realities that keep our society from being healthy and whole. Both veterans and civilians are critical to the long-term solution to social reintegration, and holding a Veteran Civilian Dialogue is a direct way for communities to begin the process.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under administrative direction of the Development Director, the Veteran-Civilian Dialogue Manager will advance Intersections’ mission of bringing together diverse groups and individuals by managing the Veteran-Civilian Dialogue (VCD) Project, including recruitment of participants, supervising a team of facilitators, drafting funding and partnership proposals, working with donors and partners, and developing and overseeing a strategy for growth – scaling VCD into a national program.

Essential Duties

·   Outreach, recruitment and nurture of those engaged in the Veteran Civilian Dialogues in the past and those who may become involved in the future, with emphasis on veterans.

·   Developing and implementing a strategy for expanding participation in VCD that includes live networking and social media, particularly tuned to Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) communities, in partnership with Intersections’ Communications and Development staff.

·   Coordinating related Intersections programs (Arts at the Intersection, Believe Out Loud, TE’A, etc.) into VCD, presenting the public a menu of “entry points” into this important subject.

·   Working with Intersections operations staff—database administrator, office assistant—to build a comprehensive network of participants and resource this community so that VCD becomes a sustained healing presence in participants’ lives.

·   Working with the Director of Development to develop and implement a funding plan that supports and sustains national program growth.

QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated strong leadership and listening skills and comfort working with diverse groups.  Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a time-sensitive manner; excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills with the ability to interact with diverse internal and external individuals; excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with high-level stakeholders; ability to establish collaborative working relationships. OIF and/or OEF experience preferred.

Technical Skills

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with internet and social media required (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, blogging)

Education and Experience Requirements

Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university required.  Minimum four years of leadership experience in armed services or civilian organization with evidence of progressive responsibility and interdisciplinary approaches to problem solving and decision-making, and working knowledge of New York City communities.

TO APPLY:

Please email your résumé, cover letter, and desired salary range to Lucretia Holden, Director of Operations at lholden@intersectionsinternational.org.  Reference VCD Manager-2013 followed by your first and last name in the subject line.  All applications will be held in confidence.  Submissions will be accepted until 5:00 PM Thursday, February 21, 2013.

About Collegiate Church Corporation

Collegiate Church Corporation is part of Collegiate Church, the oldest Protestant Church in North America with a continuous ministry since 1628.  It has ministered under three flags – Dutch, English, and American.  It is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America.  The Collegiate Church maintains four places of worship under the care of one Consistory – Fort Washington, Marble, Middle and West End Churches.  It operates under a charter granted in 1696 by King William III of England acting upon a petition for religious freedom.  The charter was confirmed in 1753 by the legislature of the colony of New York and continued in force by the Constitution of the State of New York.

Collegiate Church Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Please note that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful passing of background checks. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No agencies please. No phone calls please.  EOE