Social Justice Coordinator - Our Redeemer's Lutheran Church
Seattle Presbytery
About Our Redeemer’s Lutheran Church
We are a thriving community of faith where we welcome all on the journey of life. We experience and celebrate the unconditional love of God for people of every race, ethnic background, social status, physical condition, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We have become a "Reconciling In Christ" congregation so that we may be shaped by the wide variety of gifts that God's people bring to our community. Join us as we model the life of Christ in our commitment to compassion, community, and justice for all.
Objectives
The primary objective of the position is to drive progress toward this congregational Strategic Plan goal:
· To engage members of our community, within and beyond Our Redeemer’s, in shared service and relationships through social justice ministry
The position will also contribute to the following Strategic Plan goals:
· Transformational spiritual experiences that change lives
· Deepening our experience of community, and widening the circle of members and partners in relationship with us
Qualifications
· Demonstrated success in social justice outreach development and oversight; preference will be given to candidates with experience working on issues of housing/homelessness and care for creation/sustainability
· Excellent networker and bridge builder, with a history of connecting people to each other and to ministries meaningful to them
· Experience recruiting, empowering, coordinating and appreciating volunteers in a volunteer-powered organization
· Demonstrated strong organizational skills, with the ability to see the big picture while ensuring that details do not “fall through the cracks”
· Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent knowledge/experience
· Valid driver’s license and proof of insurability