OneSpirit’s Community Development Lead

Feb 7, 2024

Interested in working with us?

Ready to play a key role in weaving the fabric of our diverse and expansive community together? We’re in search of an enthusiast whose heart beats for community building, fostering connections, and creating bridges. As part of our mission to enhance our community and drive innovative, collaborative, and exciting projects, we’re scouting for talent right from within our own community— and remember, our community extends far and wide!

It’s not just a job; it’s a call to make passion your profession!

Main purpose and responsibilities

The Community Development Lead will act as the first point of contact with OneSpirit ministers. The role will be responsible for developing our professional body, ROSIM, strengthening quality assurance, and supporting the development of governance models for our minister community.

Scope of the job

OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation operates across the UK and Ireland. We are a remote team, meaning there is no central ‘head’ office, and all staff work from home. You will report to the Executive Director, and the role will involve close liaison with all other staff and faculty. This home-working post requires a fast broadband connection and a space suitable for a home office. All staff are expected to provide their own IT equipment including a computer suitable for the role’s demands.

Key responsibilities

Ensure measures are in place to support the quality assurance of the professional body representing graduate ministers, and introduce an annual return to gather impact data and showcase examples of inspiring practice
Support the Ethics & Standards Committee to develop models of governance, codes of practice and other frameworks to support best practice
Liaise with the Learning Design Specialist and Faculty in identifying and developing CPD courses for ministers, as well as gathering feedback from ministers to contribute to the ongoing development of our living curriculum
Work with the Executive Director and Communications & Marketing Lead to develop narratives and key messages to support communications with the minister body and wider public in furthering our charitable objectives.
Work with the Executive Director and the Communications & Marketing Lead to proactively engage with external organisations and partners to develop successful partnerships that improve and expand the scope of spiritual education provided by OneSpirit Interfaith Foundation.
Other duties as commensurate with the post and in response to organisational needs.

Apply here

Please follow the link to complete an application form (you will also have the opportunity to upload your CV)
If you would like an informal discussion about this role, please contact Abi!

Closing date: Sunday 25th February 2024

Interviews will be held in early March

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