Organizational Background: Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake (IPC) inspires the power of faith communities in the Chesapeake Bay region to honor all of Creation by working together to protect and restore our shared watershed. We envision a time when faith communities across the Chesapeake region honor, care for, and protect the watershed we share so all our communities, and future generations, may thrive. Since 2013, IPC has engaged over 400 congregations to implement best management practices on their grounds and raise awareness among their congregants. IPC’s programs are offered to congregations throughout Maryland, including the Eastern Shore, as well as south-central Pennsylvania. Visit www.InterfaithChesapeake.org to learn more.
Location: This position is mostly structured as remote, focused on outreach in the Lower Eastern Shore. Remote work is a privilege afforded to staff who perform with highly disciplined independence. IPC has office space in Annapolis (7 Willow Street, Annapolis, MD 21401; currently this office space is not ADA-accessible) and periodic travel to IPC’s Annapolis office will be required. A computer and peripherals will be provided and can be transferred to the employee’s home office to facilitate remote work; however, reliable internet at the home office must be provided by the employee.
Roles and Responsibilities: The Outreach Coordinator advances IPC’s mission by engaging congregations in our programs and supporting them on their journey to being good stewards of the Earth. This involves outreach through in-person engagement, social media, email communications, outreach at the denominational level, and having a presence at community and religious events. It also involves coordinating with other non-profit and governmental partners to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere of numerous partners working together to advance community-wide restoration and education goals. The Outreach Coordinator will serve as IPC’s lead outreach staff person for the entire Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland.
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How to Apply: IPC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. In our effort to promote diversity in all aspects of our mission, we strongly encourage persons of under-represented races, religions, and cultures to apply.
Please upload ALL of the following to our online portal:
- Cover letter, summarizing your career progression and why you are interested in this position at IPC
- Resume
- Three (3) references
Resumes will be collected until the position is filled. Interviews will begin immediately upon receiving qualified applications. We plan for the new hire to begin working no later than September 1, 2024.
