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BUSTH Travel Seminar explores Hawai’ian culture and religious history

The May 2024 Honolulu, Hawai'i travel seminar participants included both current and recent students, and administrative staff.

By Madison Chau ('24). Photos courtesy of Madison Chau and Philip Kirui ('24). 

On May 21, 2024, STH faculty members Choi Hee An, Cristian De La Rosa, and Charlene Zuill led students and staff on a travel seminar to Honolulu, Hawai'i. With a focus on postcolonial and decolonial theory and methodologies, the group had a chance to study the indigenous Hawai'ian religious history and culture, as well as the Asian immigrant history in the Hawai'ian context. 

Student Zekele Kambula ('24) shares the traditional aloha greeting with a Hawai'ian elder. The greeting involves pressing one’s face to the other and inhaling at the same time to share a breath together.

Upon arrival, they were welcomed by ministerial staff from Wesley United Methodist Church, a congregation that has played a central role in the UMC’s Acts of Repentance Task Force, which, as of April 2024, is leading the UMC in a charge to repent for Methodist missionaries’ role in overthrowing the Hawaiian kingdom. Throughout the week, the group had the opportunity to meet with the ministers, elders, and activists leading the task force and learn more about the UMC’s efforts to repair the harm caused by the illegal overthrow of Queen Liliʻuokalani’s throne. Two ministers, Rev. Piula Alailima and Rev. Amy Wake, shared about their work with the task force, and Rev. Piula talked about his efforts to incorporate his own Polynesian spirituality into Methodist worship as a form of resistance. The group participated in a sunrise chant and also attended a Sunday worship service led by Rev. Piula, who later invited them to join him in a morning oceanside ritual of chanting, song, communion out of a coconut, breakfast, and a swim. 

Associate Dean of Students and Community Life Cristian De La Rosa makes an offering at the Loko I’a Pā'aiau Fish Pond.

In addition to learning about the history of Christian missionary work, the group also learned about the profound connection between Hawaiian spirituality and care for the land, or ‘āina, which they learned translates to “that which sustains life.” During a visit to Loko I’a Pā'aiau Fish Pond, the group was led by Hawaiian elders in a native Hawaiian protocol, in which each member made offerings to the ahu (altar of rocks) in gratitude for the abundance of the sea. Volunteers at the fish pond, which once fed generations of Hawaiian people before being overtaken by invasive species, are working to restore the pond, and the group spent the afternoon working alongside them and learning more about native Hawaiian plant life. At Kapi’olani Community College, they heard from Dr. Miku Lenentine, a researcher who coordinates programs that equip young adult leaders to lead community resilience efforts in the face of climate change. 

Madison Chau ('24, center) observes the koi pond at Byod-In Buddhist Temple with Charlene Zuill, Director of Spiritual Life (right).

In between their contextual learning sessions, group members presented on different readings to help put their experiences into historical context, with topics ranging from decolonial methodologies to Asian settler colonialism. They also had some time to go hiking and tour different historical sites, such as Iolani Palace, Bernice Pauahi Bishop Museum, Hawaii’s Plantation Village, Byod-In Buddhist Temple, and the Center for Korean Studies at the University of Hawaii Manoa. For Memorial Day, they attended a Budddhist lantern lighting ceremony honoring the victims of war, climate change, and settler colonialism, where over 8,000 people came to light lanterns for peace. After stumbling upon a native-owned Hawaiian bookstore, head librarian Amy Limpitlaw granted students their greatest wish: helping her pick out books for the STH library collection.

They returned on May 31st invigorated by their newfound understanding of the spirit of aloha, which is not only a greeting, but a way of life; “alo” translates roughly to “presence,” while “ha” means “breath.”

The trip ended with dinner at the beach, where the group reflected on their experiences. Students expressed a desire for solidarity with the Hawaiian people still living with the ongoing effects of settler colonialism, a renewed excitement to locate the resistance efforts in their own postcolonial contexts, and a deeper appreciation for the land that sustains them. They returned on May 31st invigorated by their newfound understanding of the spirit of aloha, which is not only a greeting, but a way of life; “alo” translates roughly to “presence,” while “ha” means “breath.” Aloha, then, is the breath of life—the collective spirit of love and harmony in which all of creation is called to partake.

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Director of Christian Education, UMC: Chelmsford, MA

Aldersgate UMC in Chelmsford, MA, is looking for a new Director of Christian Education. 

Job Description: The Director of Christian Education provides oversight and coordination for all aspects of education provided to children and adults at Aldersgate UMC. The Director, in collaboration with the pastor, sets the direction for the education program for the church and facilitates the implementation of the programs. This role manages the numerous volunteers involved in providing education to the members of the AUMC community. The position reports to the Pastor and the Staff Parish Relations Committee. If you are interested, please contact Dan Ward, the chair of SPRC <the.dan.ward@gmail.com>, or Rev. Bob Jon <revbobjon@gmail.com>

Additional Information: The position is 30 hours a week, 12 months a year.

Director of Next Generation Ministries, Full-Time, UMC: Cambridge, MN

Director of Next Generation Ministries
Common Ground: A United Methodist Community, Cambridge, MN

About Us:
Common Ground: A United Methodist Community is a welcoming and progressive church located in the heart of Cambridge, MN. We are a Christ centered community living out profound inclusivity, authentic questions, and compassionate justice. Our community values diversity and aims to create a safe space where everyone is accepted and celebrated. As we continue our mission, we are seeking a relational, passionate, and dedicated individual to serve as our Director of Next Generation Ministries, focusing on the spiritual development of youth and young adults in our community.

Position Summary:
The Director of Next Generation Ministries at Common Ground is a pivotal role responsible for guiding and nurturing the youth and young adults in our community. This position involves developing and implementing programs that encourage spiritual exploration, personal growth, and social engagement among youth and young adults in our congregation and community. We are seeking a candidate who shares our progressive Christian values, possesses a genuine passion for working with young people, and can create inclusive and innovative programs.

Hours and Compensation:
32 hours per week and compensated at a yearly salary of $40,000 - $45,000. Position begins with 3 weeks paid vacation and includes 8 weeks paid parental leave (with an optional 4 additional weeks unpaid), comprehensive paid sick leave, professional development funding, mileage reimbursement, and professional expenses reimbursable account.

Responsibilities:
● Develop relationships with youth and young adults in our community
● Develop and implement a comprehensive and engaging ministry program for youth and young adults, integrating spiritual, educational, social activities, and service opportunities.
● Cultivate a safe and supportive environment where young people can explore their faith, ask questions, and build a strong sense of community.
● Lead regular studies, discussion groups, retreats, special events, service projects, and outreach activities tailored to the unique needs and interests of youth and young adults.
● Provide pastoral care and mentorship to youth and young adults, offering guidance and support as they navigate life challenges and spiritual questions.
● Provide welcoming, inviting, and safe space for youth and young adults in our community who identify as LGBTQIA+
● Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers to assist with youth and young adult ministry activities.
● Stay informed about current trends, issues, and challenges faced by youth and young adults, adapting ministry programs accordingly to address these concerns.
● Build relationships with parents and families.
● Establish a presence with local schools, colleges, and community organizations to expand the reach and impact of our ministry programs.
● Actively participate in church leadership meetings, sharing insights and
recommendations related to the needs of the youth and young adult community.
● Develop Common Ground as a hub for youth and young adult ministry in our region.
● Collaborate with other CG ministry staff - cross ministry

Qualifications:
● Highly relational individual with energy and enthusiasm for this work.
● Bachelor's degree in a related field
● Strong understanding of progressive Christian theology and a commitment to social justice and inclusivity.
● Proven experience working with youth and young adults in a ministry or
educational setting. Enjoys spending time with youth and young adults.
● Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
● Demonstrated leadership abilities, with a passion for empowering others and fostering a sense of belonging.
● Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and individuals, both within the church community and in external partnerships.
● Creative and innovative mindset, with the ability to develop engaging and
relevant ministry programs.
● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring the smooth planning and execution of events and activities.
● Flexibility and adaptability to respond to the evolving needs of the youth and young adult community.
● Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying informed about best practices in youth and young adult ministry.
● Able to work a flexible schedule and approach the job with stamina and energy.
● Able to work and connect with diverse personality types.
● Inclusive of everyone regardless of religious or spiritual beliefs, particularly those who are not welcomed or included elsewhere.

Background check required upon hiring. If interested send a resume to pastorandrew@commongroundumc.org

Sabbatical Staff Member for MANNA, Other, Episcopal: Boston, MA

Sabbatical Staff Member for MANNA
Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Boston
138 Tremont St., Boston MA 02111

16 hrs/week, August 1 – October 31, 2024 $3,500/month
Reports to: Dean of the Cathedral

MANNA (Many Angels Needed Now and Always) is a ministry of, by, to, and with people experiencing homelessness on and near Boston Common. MANNA is a community of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul (Episcopal), which works closely with other service providers and city agencies.

Position Description: Support MANNA Chaplains in the work of creating welcoming, safe space for unhoused and unstably housed people through MANNA programming.

Be present when the MANNA community gathers and for staff planning and debriefing meetings:

Sundays, 8:00 am to noon

Mondays, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm

Tuesdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm

Listen to and respond to the needs, stories, joys, and writings of MANNA community members, meeting people where they are spiritually, in a non-pathologizing manner.

Offer logistical help as needed (ie: helping serve coffee, coordinating with sextons, setting up supplies for a program, etc.), under guidance of MANNA Chaplains.

In this work, be familiar with and implement the guidelines and skills set out in the MANNA Guide for Accompanying Our Community.

Work collegially with cathedral facilities team, dean, and others to ensure the safety and well-being of all.

Skills and Capacities Needs for this Position:

Ease and experience working with people experiencing homelessness and/or addiction, trauma, mental illness.

Professional training such as an MSW, 2 or more units of Clinical Pastoral Education, CASAC accreditation, or equivalent preferred.

Capacity to work as a team, following the lead of MANNA Chaplains.

Flexibility and capacity to respond calmly and non-punitively to unexpected situations.

Comfort working in a progressive Christian environment serving people with a wide variety of beliefs and seeking to be a place that is welcoming people of all genders, cultures, races, and sexualities.

Willingness to complete Safe Church Training, as required of all cathedral employees, within first week of employment

Please apply to Amy McCreath, Dean of the Cathedral, by sending a letter/email of interest, one-page resume, and professional reference. amccreath@diomass.org

Additional Information:

https://stpaulboston.org/

https://www.mannaboston.org/

MDiv student Anna Jeide-Detweiler awarded Boston University Women’s Guild Scholarship

Photo courtesy of BU Women's Guild.

What do BU researchers, genetic counselors, philosophers, psychologists, master flutists, visual artists, mothers, and mothers-to-be have in common? They are among the 55 recipients of the 2024 BU Women’s Guild (BUWG) scholarships. This year, the BUWG awarded over $250,000 to support BU graduate students.

The BUWG scholarships support women, and those who identify as female, in Boston University graduate programs, as well as BU women writers, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $5,000. Since 1977, the organization has distributed over $800,000 in scholarships to more than 400 Boston University graduate students.

School of Theology Master of Divinity student Anna Jeide-Detweiler ('25) was awarded a BU Women's Guild Council Scholarship. Of her award, she says “As a mother and an aspiring minister, I am so thankful to the BU Women’s Guild/Council for their support. This scholarship provides necessary funds for childcare as I continue my studies, complete contextual education, and further hone my skills in the area of conflict transformation.” More information about the award and Anna's work can be found on the BU Women's Guild website

The awards ceremony took place on May 23rd at BU’s Metcalf Trustee’s Ballroom, featured keynote speaker Dr. Barbara Jones, Dean of the BU School of Social Work, and welcomed over 100 guests.

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Dean Robert A. Hill Opinion Article published by BU Today

The following is an excerpt from Dean of Marsh Chapel and School of Theology Professor of New Testament and Pastoral Theology Robert Allan Hill’s opinion article “POV: Schism in the Methodist Church Explained,” published on May 29, 2024 on BU Today. The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of Boston University School of Theology, its employees, faculty, or students.


Given the completion of a split within the United Methodist Church last month, people have asked several questions as the divorce is being finalized. Here is an attempt to respond to some of these interests.

Why have a quarter of American Methodist churches left the denomination?

Like other Protestant denominations (Episcopal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, etc.), the United Methodist Church (UMC) has faced decades of conflict, largely over the full humanity of gay people. Like other denominations, after years of national and other meetings (“conferences,” in Methodism), the denomination has at long last come to a conclusive point. As a result, some 20 to 25 percent of churches and members have departed the denomination.

Why now?

The schism, finally and fully ratified in April, has been fully present since at least 1970, and has been debated, avoided, postponed, and dreaded since before I entered the ministry in 1979. The determinations of the General Conference (the governing body of the UMC) have at long last, and with both grace and truth, come to a conclusive point on the gay issue. It has been a long time coming.


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Emilie Townes named Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies

The following is an excerpt from BU Today’s article “Leading Womanist Ethicist and Theologian Named New MLK Professor of Religion and Black Studies at STH” by Steve Holt published on May 28, 2024. 


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Emilie Townes was all set to retire in two years from the Divinity School at Vanderbilt University and return to teaching full-time. Then she accepted an invitation to meet with a search committee member from Boston University’s School of Theology regarding a renowned—and recently vacated—professorship bearing the name of civil rights icon and BU alum Martin Luther King, Jr. (GRS’55, Hon.’59).

The committee member advised Townes, Vanderbilt’s E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Chair in Ethics and Society and University Distinguished Professor of Womanist Ethics and Society, to view the potential role—newly renamed the Martin Luther King, Jr. Professor of Religion and Black Studies—as a capstone to a career in theological education that dates back more than four decades.

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Associate Pastor, Part-Time: Greenwich, CT

Are you eager to work with a vibrant congregation whose members seek to discover what God is calling them to do? Round Hill Community Church, an unaffiliated, inclusive Christian church in Greenwich, Connecticut, seeks an Associate Pastor with a vocational calling to youth ministry and creation of an innovative program for the development of moral and spiritual leadership for youth. Youth education includes Church School, youth group, and family events throughout the year.

The Associate Pastor will also participate in the weekly worship service with opportunities to preach to the congregation, assist in creating child-inclusive worship services and participate in church digital ministries.

The Associate Pastor will work with our Faith in Action team to develop opportunities for children/youth to participate in church outreach activities and to work with our Eco Action team on child and youth participation in the church’s Green Initiatives.

The Church, with approximately 200 members, includes people of all ages and backgrounds. Members commit time and resources to education, fellowship, and helping those in need locally and in the broader world. To honor God’s creation, the Church has an active program of Green Initiatives. The Church commits at least ten percent of its operating budget annually to Faith in Action programs.

Successful candidates will have a Bachelor's degree or Master of Divinity degree and at least 2-3 years prior relevant work experience. RHCC is an equal opportunity employer. Salary of $65,000 to $85,000 plus benefits and housing allowance.

Additional Information: roundhillcommunitychurch.org

Buddhist Spiritual Advisor, Part-Time: Boston, MA

BUDDHIST SPIRITUAL ADVISOR (“Chaplain”) at NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY, BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Job Summary:

Northeastern University is seeking a Boston-based part-time Buddhist Spiritual Advisor to work in a collaborative team serving the University’s large, diverse, and dynamic Buddhist community. NU’s Spiritual Advisor positions cover several classic “chaplaincy” or “campus ministry” functions, and advance the global experiential educational mission of the University and its Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service (CSDS) (see spirituallife.northeastern.edu), which coordinates Spiritual Life across the University’s Global Campus Network.

A successful candidate will have a passion for working with undergraduate and graduate students from diverse US and international backgrounds; an ability to collaboratively plan and develop programs with NU’s Buddhist and Mindfulness Group (NUBG); experience as an educator and/or leader in educational, religious, and/or nonprofit settings; excellent communication, organizational, and conflict resolution skills; experience in interfaith dialogue and cooperation; deep knowledge and experience of one’s own spiritual/religious tradition and respect for others’; an appreciation of the dynamics of young adult life in US society and higher education; a commitment to developing student leaders who are interculturally adept, ethically reflective, and spiritually grounded global citizens; and a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Overall, Spiritual Advisors at Northeastern:

  • Design effective outreach/hospitality/engagement approaches to students, faculty, and staff within the Spiritual Advisor’s own religious/spiritual tradition.
  • Advise student organization(s) serving the SA's specific religious/spiritual tradition.
  • Work with the Center Executive Director and staff to plan and implement dynamic programs of spirituality, dialogue and service -- bringing the religious teachings, practices, and culture(s) of the Spiritual Advisor's specific tradition to bear on the interfaith/intercultural mission of the Center.
  • Meet with Northeastern community members from one’s own tradition for spiritual guidance/care/counseling, while maintaining respect for others’ traditions.
  • Are available as needed to meet with and serve students of all religious/spiritual traditions, and none.
  • Meet with a team of fellow Spiritual Advisors for dialogue and program planning (once a month, Thursday afternoons 1-3pm).
  • With the Executive Director of the Center, work to build bridges of communication and cooperation with the Spiritual Advisor’s specific religious/spiritual tradition locally, nationally, and globally.
  • Serve as a representative of the Spiritual Advisor’s religious/spiritual tradition in University forums, interfaith services, events, conferences and symposia, experiential education, service/dialogue programs, urban and foreign study trips, academic classes, etc.
  • Where appropriate, coordinate services and ceremonies specific to the Spiritual Advisor’s religious/spiritual tradition, or arrange for religious leadership to conduct services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Selected Experience, Qualifications and Qualities Identified by Students:

Openness; ability to incorporate what students desire out of the Buddhist Group; a dialogue rather than solely lecture-based approach to teaching; experience teaching/guiding meditation; significant knowledge about Buddhist teachings and practices; humility and ability to meet Buddhist and non-Buddhist students “where they are”; ability to relate Buddhist teachings to all interested students and to varied contexts; flexibility & fluidity; international experience with some knowledge of different forms of Buddhism, its variety of practices, historical development, etc. desirable; experience in university setting desirable; experience in meditation/retreat center settings desirable; social engagement in the context of Buddhism.

* The position is part-time, hours to be determined, and could include working in collaboration with other colleges and chaplaincy settings. Spiritual Advisors are supervised by Alexander Levering Kern, the Center’s Executive Director and lead Spiritual Advisor for the University. 

If interested:

Please email resume/CV, bio, and/or statement of interest to a.kern@northeastern.edu and r.jenkins@northeastern.edu. We welcome all applications and inquiries.

Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service

Northeastern University

203 & 206 Ell Hall

360 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115

spirituallife.northeastern.edu

Additional Information:

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a global research university located in the heart of Boston with a Global Campus Network extending from London to Vancouver. For more information, visit www.northeastern.edu

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

Tutor Chaplain, Full-Time: Boston, MA

Tutor Chaplain
EVkids empowers underserved Boston youth with the skills and confidence needed to realize their potential. We create a community of support through 1-on-1 multi-year academic mentoring relationships, professional family engagement and school advocacy, college success advising, and a summer camp at our 9-acre site in Vermont. As an organization with roots in the Catholic commitment to social justice, EVkids supports low-income students grades 3 to 12 aspire to and achieve college enrollment and graduation as first-generation college attendees. EVkids volunteer tutors commit themselves to the values of service, community, and reflection, and as such, graduate to become lifelong agents of positive social change.

Tutor volunteers come through local university partnerships, including at Boston College, Harvard, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Northeastern, Tufts, and UMassBoston among others. Tutoring pairs meet weekly at five EVkids after-school Tutoring sites, three in Dorchester, one in Roxbury, and one virtual site. EVkids supports 125 tutor-student matches, and has plans to expand to 150 pairs in School Year 24-25. EVkids Camp hosts up to 36 campers each summer, and up to 25 EVkids high school graduates are accompanied by College Success mentors through college.

Position
We are seeking to fill a full-time, 10-month school-year (September-June) position for the 2024-2025 academic year and beyond. Applications are considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. The option to make this a full-year position with equivalent additional compensation is available if selected to co-direct Camp in Granville, VT for 5 weeks (approx. June 25-July 30, 2025).

As part of the Tutor Engagement team responsible for tutor recruitment, training, formation, and support, the Tutor Chaplain works closely with the Associate Director for Tutor Engagement and a part-time Tutor Chaplain. Primary tasks for the Tutor Chaplain include supporting student tutor coordinators, coordinating Tutor/Student pair events (Mentoring Days, special outings), and tutor community events. The Tutor Chaplain also periodically attends Tutoring sessions to engage volunteers on site, conducts individual check-ins each semester with around 45 tutors (virtually or in-person), and supports tutor coordinators (student leaders) in directing 1-hour, small group “reflections” on themes of spiritual development and social justice for their peers.

Special projects include: implementing an annual winter Tutor Retreat, collaborating on a yearly Social Justice In-Service training, as well as periodically participating in Saturday training, mentoring, and community events. The Tutor Chaplain reports to the Associate Director for Tutor Engagement through weekly supervision meetings, and attends Tutor Engagement, Program Staff, and Peer Supervision weekly meetings, as well as monthly All Staff meetings. Meetings are a mix of in-person and virtual.

Tasks
- Cultivate student leadership via monthly meetings with Tutor Coordinators that include event planning, leadership development, and reflective/spiritual activities; create regular avenues for individual and group reflection space at various campuses, and to hear how tutoring is going - all in collaboration with the Tutor Engagement Team.
- Design and implement a curriculum to assist the Associate Director for Tutor Engagement in developing campus partnerships with service and faith-based student and university entities
- Interview, match, and help train EVkids tutors
- Attend tutoring 1 to 2 times per month to engage volunteers on site or virtually
- Plan and implement bi-annual on-campus Mentoring Days, while collaborating closely with the Tutor Engagement Team and student coordinators
- Implement periodic relationship-building pair outings throughout the year
- Mentor tutors on effective and healthy closure practices with their student
- Participate in regular program evaluation and reporting
- Update Tutor records and information on a Salesforce database

Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent experience, in education, theology, ministry, social work, or related field required; some Masters level work, or equivalent experience, preferred
- 3+ years experience in education, mentoring/tutoring, or campus ministry
- Experience in leading small group reflection
- Professional experience working with diverse populations including low-income, ethnically-diverse, BIPOC communities, school-age children, university students, parents, educators, campus ministers, and staff
- Comfort and flexibility navigating multiple work sites and professional demands
- Experience in project and event management
- Excellent written and computer skills, including using Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, & Forms) and Salesforce

Personal Qualifications
- Understanding of faith-based social justice work, openness to those of no-faith or a values driven commitment, and passionate about the mission of EVkids
- Personal connections to, and familiarity with, the Dorchester and/or Roxbury neighborhoods preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with an energized, committed, and diverse team
Persuasive and passionate communication skills, and strong interpersonal social skills
- Cultural sensitivity & humility; openness to explore organizational racial equity efforts
- Detail-oriented and able to be creative and self-supervising in maintaining your own schedule that will vary week to week
- Commitment to self-reflection and creating equity in tasks and projects
- Massachusetts Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) clearance required

Salary/Benefits
$4,400 - $5,000/mos. depending on experience; plus $2,000 in home office and travel expense reimbursements; health care and retirement plan matches available, 4 weeks paid vacation (5 weeks after a year of employment), plus 17 paid holidays (13 fixed, 4 floating), and 5 paid sick days.

Rooted in the Catholic tradition of social justice, EVkids is made stronger through the diversity of its team working towards a more equitable, compassionate, and socially just world. We actively encourage applications from people of all races, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, national origins, political beliefs, veteran status, family status, and any (or no) faith. EVkids has a zero-tolerance policy for child maltreatment. Research shows that women and People of Color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. If this applies to you, we encourage you to apply and make use of the cover letter to describe what draws you to this position.

We use the term “chaplain” as someone who can hold non-judgemental, meaning-making space, as described by J.S. Park in this video ( https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cy4MSm8PVHt/ ) and article ( https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/18/health/hospital-chaplain-lessons-wellness-cec/index.html ) . If you are interested in this role and have questions about your relationship to the title, we encourage you to apply and discuss it further in the interview.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and references to scottpyzik@evkids.org.

Additional Information: evkids.org