Director Of Brethren Disaster Ministries
Major responsibilities include informing and engaging Church of the Brethren constituents in BDM activities, maintaining ecumenical and interagency relationships to facilitate response to human need in the United States, coordinating with BDM staff to employ strategy and operations to facilitate the Church of the Brethren’s mission, providing sound financial budget management and initiating EDF grants for domestic response activities.
Required skills and knowledge include strong interpersonal skills; ability to articulate, support and operate out of the vision, mission, and core values of the Church of the Brethren as defined by the Mission and Ministry Board, ability to uphold and support the basic beliefs and practices of the Church of the Brethren as determined by Annual conference, knowledge of International Building Code and ability to act within a multicultural and multigenerational team environment.
Training or experience with making effective presentations and providing adult education, especially in conducting skill training workshops; managing staff and volunteers and in house construction and repair is required.
A Bachelor’s degree is required with a preference for an advanced degree. An associate degree or experience in relevant fields will be considered. This position is based in the Brethren Disaster Ministries Office, New Windsor, MD.
Applications will be received beginning immediately until December 15, and will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Qualified candidates are invited to request the application packet by contacting: Office of Human Resources Church of the Brethren 1451 Dundee Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 800-323-8039 ext. 367 – humanresources@brethren.org
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