The Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR),
begun in 1914, is an interfaith peace organization of those who have joined together
to explore the power of love and truth for resolving human conflict. While it has always been vigorous in its opposition to war and nuclear weapons, the FOR has insisted equally that this effort be based on a commitment to achieving a just and peaceful world community, with full dignity and freedom for every human being. FOR’s
mission is to promote faith-based nonviolence.
I. Definition:
Oversees the planning and delivery of events that occur only once,
or occasionally, during each year, which require extensive planning
and involve hospitality for non-staff, non-tenant participants.
II. Distinguishing Characteristics:
The Coordinator of Special Events and Peace House Host is directly
responsible for maintaining a calendar of programs and space use
by non-programmatic and non-tenant groups and individuals, negotiation
of contracts for rentals by outside users, all aspects of planning
for annual and quarterly events, coordination with building maintenance
staff, vendors and volunteers, support of National Council meetings,
and coordination of logistics for national program training events
and delegations at Shadowcliff and at remote locations.
III. Nature, Scope, and Typical Work:
- Coordinates the recruitment of volunteers and planning for the
annual Festival of Peace, including logistics, vendor relations,
contributions of goods and services, management of an auction,
and staging of an afternoon event on the grounds of Shadowcliff.
- Supervises budget control for expenditures, maintains purchase
orders, and reviews expenditures with National Executive Director
and other staff as necessary for events under the supervision of
the Coordinator.
- Contracts for and coordinates use of the premises by outside groups
for weddings, memorial services, meetings, showings of art, performances,
films and public discussion, gatherings and other public and private
events.
- Coordinates calendar for user groups such as AA, Smokers Anonymous,
Rockland Coalition for Peace & Justice, Buddhist meditation
group, Sunday Film Series, Whole Women Healing, and such short and
longer courses as friends of FOR might offer at Shadowcliff.
- Coordinates
National Council meetings three times a year including transportation,
housing, and food needs of the meeting.
- Coordinates the logistical needs of FOR training and delegation
work including collection and monitoring of registrations, fees,
room and accommodation contracts, foods services and transportation,
in coordination with the Program Coordinator for the program area.
- Serves as Host to residents of Peace House, the dormitory facilities
on the second and third floor of Shadowcliff, including review
of house-use expectations, tour of facility, distribution of keys,
and guest agreements.
- Supports National Council members and staff in planning for fund
development events remote from FOR in collaboration with Development
staff, including telephone calls, mailings, and providing appropriate
collateral materials.
- Collaborates with caretaking services to ensure Shadowcliff's
upkeep, including cleaning, and upkeep. Working with same,
oversees use of Shadowcliff, and formulates and implements policy
related to safety and security issues.
IV. Qualifications:
- Strong commitment to faith-based active nonviolence, multiculturalism,
and FOR’s mission and vision.
- Good interpersonal skills: ability to relate to and communicate
orally and in writing with staff, National Council members,
and FOR members.
- Strong sense of hospitality and servant leadership.
- Ability to supervise volunteers to accomplish day-to-day
work effectively.
- Demonstrated ability to manage financial and physical resources,
including budget control. Demonstrated experience overseeing
contracts.
- Knowledge of basic software programs (e.g. MS Office programs,
accounting software, e-mail).
- Ability to plan future work procedures and anticipate future
needs.
Immediate Supervisor: Director of Operations
Titles of Positions Supervised by This Position: Volunteers serving in various capacities
Hours Per Week: 20 (Part-time)
Salary Category: C Band ($20,000).
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to:
Anita Fee
Development Coordinator, Fellowship of Reconciliation
Box 271
Nyack, NY 10960
anita[at]forusa.org
Affirmative Action: The FOR is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that actively seeks inclusion of women, people of color, religious minorities, and LGBTQ people throughout its staff and communities.
FOR requires that all candidates fill out an Affirmative Action Supplement form. One will be mailed to you upon receipt of your application.
