Acslhe
Director of Interfaith Leadership Institute with IFYC
Acslhe, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Director of Interfaith Leadership Institute with IFYC
Director of the Interfaith Leadership InstituteRequisition ID: 1044WHAT WE DOIFYC is working to make interfaith cooperation the norm in America. This starts in colleges and universities, where the minds and values of emerging leaders are shaped, and conversations take place that steer broad cultural change. We engage with leaders across the campus environment – faculty, staff, administration, and students. We offer the tools, guidance, opportunities, and networks needed to bring interfaith learning into their campuses, classrooms, research, and lives.THIS POSITIONThe Interfaith Leadership Institute (ILI) is the largest gathering of students and campus educators with a commitment to American religious pluralism. Each year, hundreds of people who care about the future of our religiously diverse society converge in Chicago to learn, train, share and get inspired to bring the movement for interfaith cooperation back to their campuses and communities. The Director of the ILI will be responsible for increasing the number of campuses attending the ILI each year, as well as keeping past and current attendees engaged beyond the ILI. Furthermore, the ILI Director will also oversee the development of programs situated within the ILI ‘ecosystem’ that equip student and staff audiences with additional skills and resources for engaging interfaith work on campus.RESPONSIBILITIES:ILI Vision & ImplementationDefine, clarify, and execute ILI strategy in collaboration with leaders across the organization and in alignment with IFYC vision and strategy.Develop and communicate a program vision for ILI to internal and external stakeholders; serve as the organizational face of ILI program for internal and external stakeholders.Evaluate short-term and long-term ILI impact and outcomes; guide program shifts and changes for future ILIs including identifying strategic adjustments and managing change across the team.Uphold responsibility for ILI impact and deliverables.Develop and implement ILI staffing plans including overseeing selection, contracting, and training (as needed) for alumni trainers at ILI.Liaise with Advancement Team to accommodate VIP guests at the ILI.Oversee long-term planning for ILI, including final venue selection for future ILIs in collaboration with Special Events Manager.Develop innovative program ideas for the ILI in partnership with Senior Director of Leadership.ILI ContentDesign & implement ILI “content arc” that weaves all-participant sessions and training room curriculum together and is in alignment with IFYC vision, strategy, and goals.ILI ‘Ecosystem’ Management & ImplementationOversee learning and engagement opportunities for campus staff and students beyond the ILI.ILI Recruitment & BrandingDevelop, implement, and refine overall ILI recruitment strategy in collaboration with Senior Director of Leadership, Special Events Manager, and Director of Marketing and Communication.Team ManagementSupervise Special Events Manager who is responsible for ILI logistics and administrative processes, as well as non-ILI events.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree required• Four or more years’ experience and a record of success in program strategy, or related responsibilities in interfaith work, higher education, non-profit, government, and/or religious communities.• A proven record of experience in successful project management including goal setting, team coordination, and systems support.• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.• Authorization to work in the United States.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Advanced degree in religion, higher education, organizational management, youth development, or related field.• Experience leveraging interfaith leadership in a variety of settings.ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:• Mission-connected: self-identifies as an interfaith leader; committed to IFYC’s vision to make interfaith cooperation a norm and the value of young people as interfaith leaders.• Team and organizational leader: strong supervisor who can capitalize on limited human resources while taking ultimate responsibility to get the job done.Supervision:
Reports to Senior Director of Leadership.Application:
please upload your resume and cover letter.Start Date:
approximately September 30th.IFYC Culture:IFYC has grown and evolved since our founding in 2002, adapting fearlessly to meet the complex challenges of 21st century worldview diversity.Other Requirements:The Director of the Interfaith Leadership requires the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to maintain regular attendance; travel to other work locations; work cooperatively with others; adhere to IFYC personnel policies and safety rules; sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, photocopiers, and projectors; communicate orally, in writing, and via computers and digital devices.IFYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Director of the Interfaith Leadership InstituteRequisition ID: 1044WHAT WE DOIFYC is working to make interfaith cooperation the norm in America. This starts in colleges and universities, where the minds and values of emerging leaders are shaped, and conversations take place that steer broad cultural change. We engage with leaders across the campus environment – faculty, staff, administration, and students. We offer the tools, guidance, opportunities, and networks needed to bring interfaith learning into their campuses, classrooms, research, and lives.THIS POSITIONThe Interfaith Leadership Institute (ILI) is the largest gathering of students and campus educators with a commitment to American religious pluralism. Each year, hundreds of people who care about the future of our religiously diverse society converge in Chicago to learn, train, share and get inspired to bring the movement for interfaith cooperation back to their campuses and communities. The Director of the ILI will be responsible for increasing the number of campuses attending the ILI each year, as well as keeping past and current attendees engaged beyond the ILI. Furthermore, the ILI Director will also oversee the development of programs situated within the ILI ‘ecosystem’ that equip student and staff audiences with additional skills and resources for engaging interfaith work on campus.RESPONSIBILITIES:ILI Vision & ImplementationDefine, clarify, and execute ILI strategy in collaboration with leaders across the organization and in alignment with IFYC vision and strategy.Develop and communicate a program vision for ILI to internal and external stakeholders; serve as the organizational face of ILI program for internal and external stakeholders.Evaluate short-term and long-term ILI impact and outcomes; guide program shifts and changes for future ILIs including identifying strategic adjustments and managing change across the team.Uphold responsibility for ILI impact and deliverables.Develop and implement ILI staffing plans including overseeing selection, contracting, and training (as needed) for alumni trainers at ILI.Liaise with Advancement Team to accommodate VIP guests at the ILI.Oversee long-term planning for ILI, including final venue selection for future ILIs in collaboration with Special Events Manager.Develop innovative program ideas for the ILI in partnership with Senior Director of Leadership.ILI ContentDesign & implement ILI “content arc” that weaves all-participant sessions and training room curriculum together and is in alignment with IFYC vision, strategy, and goals.ILI ‘Ecosystem’ Management & ImplementationOversee learning and engagement opportunities for campus staff and students beyond the ILI.ILI Recruitment & BrandingDevelop, implement, and refine overall ILI recruitment strategy in collaboration with Senior Director of Leadership, Special Events Manager, and Director of Marketing and Communication.Team ManagementSupervise Special Events Manager who is responsible for ILI logistics and administrative processes, as well as non-ILI events.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Bachelor’s degree required• Four or more years’ experience and a record of success in program strategy, or related responsibilities in interfaith work, higher education, non-profit, government, and/or religious communities.• A proven record of experience in successful project management including goal setting, team coordination, and systems support.• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.• Authorization to work in the United States.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:• Advanced degree in religion, higher education, organizational management, youth development, or related field.• Experience leveraging interfaith leadership in a variety of settings.ESSENTIAL QUALITIES:• Mission-connected: self-identifies as an interfaith leader; committed to IFYC’s vision to make interfaith cooperation a norm and the value of young people as interfaith leaders.• Team and organizational leader: strong supervisor who can capitalize on limited human resources while taking ultimate responsibility to get the job done.Supervision:
Reports to Senior Director of Leadership.Application:
please upload your resume and cover letter.Start Date:
approximately September 30th.IFYC Culture:IFYC has grown and evolved since our founding in 2002, adapting fearlessly to meet the complex challenges of 21st century worldview diversity.Other Requirements:The Director of the Interfaith Leadership requires the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to maintain regular attendance; travel to other work locations; work cooperatively with others; adhere to IFYC personnel policies and safety rules; sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; operate standard office equipment, including computers, telephones, photocopiers, and projectors; communicate orally, in writing, and via computers and digital devices.IFYC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of religion, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
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