[Christianeducators] Position opening announcement for Children's Ministries & Christian Education: please read and forward

[Paul Canady]

Dear friends,

The Episcopal Church Center in New York is currently seeking to fill the position of Staff Officer for Children's Ministry  & Christian Education. The job description is below. I pass it along in case you are interested or if you know someone who might be. The application deadline is October 16th.

Take care and God bless!

In Christ,
Paul Canady
Deputy for Youth Ministry
Episcopal Diocese of Washington
Mount St. Alban, Washington, D.C. 20016-5094
Tel. 202/537-6524 Fax: 202/537.5784 Cell: 202/352.2108
pcanady at edow.org 
www.edow.org/youth


-----Original Message-----
From: Higher Education Ministries Arena [mailto:gwilliams at episcopalchurch.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 4:36 AM
To: Paul Canady
Subject: Revised Cover Letter for position opening announcement for Children's Ministries & Christian Education: please read and forward


October 9, 2006

Dear Colleague in Ministry:

As you may know, we have circulated a position opening announcement for a staff officer for Children's Ministries and Christian Education for the Episcopal Church.  Please take the time to read the attached description and share it with all whom you think would be good candidates.
In fact, this may be a position you will want to consider for yourself.
 
You will notice that the closing date is October 16, 2006.  In this period, we are asking only for a brief cover letter, résumé, and salary requirements.  We are eager to have this important position filled as soon in the next triennium as possible-please pray for the members of the search team and our staff as we move into this next stage of discernment for leadership among us.  
 
Please note that there has been a recent policy change regarding time required of a staff officer in our New York office, specifically that there is no restriction on where the incumbent resides, but rather that there are days on which the staff officer will need to be in New York when not traveling to various parts of the Episcopal Church.  Any commutation to New York would be a personal responsibility.
 
This promises to be an interesting and productive time for new leadership in Christian education and formation, with many opportunities for collaboration in this new triennium.  I am grateful for the important ministry that you engage in your part of God's world.  Thank you in advance for all that you are able to do to get this good word out.

Faithfully yours,
 
Thomas K. Chu
Program Director
Ministries with Young People
The Episcopal Church Center
815 Second Avenue, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10017-4503 USA
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STAFF POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT



Position:	Staff Officer for Children's Ministries and Christian Education 

Posting Date:	September 8, 2006

Application
Deadline:	October 16, 2006

Contact:	Vivian Harrison, Human Resource Manager
		Fax: (212) 867-6174


STAFF OFFICER FOR CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES AND CHRISTIAN EDUCATION

The staff officer is the church's appointed contact for ministries with children and Christian education. The incumbent makes important connections between provinces, dioceses, congregations and networks, resources and efforts relating to children's ministries and Christian education. In addition to serving Episcopal constituencies, additional connections are made on behalf of the Episcopal Church with other Anglican partners, ecumenical and interfaith collaborators, as well as government agencies. Work is generated by General Convention mandates, requests from church-wide networks, and collaborative initiatives within the Ministries with Young People cluster and the Church Center. 

Essential Responsibilities: advocate for children within the Episcopal Church and network with advocacy organizations, build and nurture networks of Christian educators, network with cluster and Church Center colleagues on joint projects related to ministries with children, Christian formation and lifelong learning, coordinate conferences for child advocates and Christian educators, coordinate the development and publication of resources for ministries with children, strengthen relationships with Anglican, denominational and ecumenical networks, coordinate and supervise paid consultants specializing in children's ministries and Christian education, manage program budget and supervise support staff.

Requirements: B.A. degree (advanced degree preferred) in education, religious education or Christian formation, extensive knowledge of the Episcopal Church and its work in children's ministries and Christian education, previous experience working with children and in Christian education, exceptional verbal and written communication skills as there is the requirement for ongoing public speaking engagements, strong leadership skills as well as the ability to work collaboratively, good supervisory skills and the ability to travel extensively.  

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. EOE, m/f/d/v encouraged to apply. To apply, submit a cover letter with salary requirements and a resume via fax to:

Vivian Harrison, Human Resource Manager @ 212 867-6174. Please, no telephone inquiries.