JOB POSTING

Charter for Compassion Project Manager

 
The Fetzer Institute seeks an experienced project manager to coordinate partners, events, activities, and resources related to the Charter for Compassion. Terms: 10-month period, September to June 2011, with potential to renew.  
 

Over the next twelve months, the Fetzer Institute will lead the planning, direction and launch of a two-year campaign to raise awareness, engage communities and inspire action related to the Charter for Compassion. The result of Karen Armstrong’s 2008 TED Prize wish, the Charter for Compassion seeks  to restore compassionate thinking, and most importantly, compassionate action to the center of religious, moral and political life. The goal of the project during the contract period will be to develop key audiences (religious and interfaith groups, young adults, and organized cities and countries) to move the Charter beyond a written document, enabling people and communities around the globe to put into practice and action the daily work of living from a place of compassion. In addition to continued partnership development and grassroots outreach, there will be additional focus on digital media, online community-building, media outreach, publicity and promotion as ways to extend the reach of the Charter.

 
Responsibilities

• Establish and coordinate strategic activities of the Charter project with key partner organizations, consultants, and individual Charter affirmers
• Communicate Charter activities among internal and external stakeholders
• With assistance from the PR consulting team, coordinate all print and electronic communications and publicity
• Respond to partner inquiries daily with attention to opportunities that will increase awareness and effectiveness of the project
• Coordinate Charter events calendar with key stakeholders, including Karen Armstrong
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of new activities and partnerships in accordance with project goals
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Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and five to seven years’ work experience in non-profit project management; experience with religious, interfaith, and/or youth groups a plus
• Expertise in strategic communications, marketing, public relations, community outreach, or related fields
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to absorb the broader meaning and context of the Charter project
• Experience creating and sustaining successful partnerships; leadership, self-motivation and a strong work ethic
• Excellent computer skills and comfort using Microsoft Suite applications and performing Internet research
• A strong sense of authenticity and integrity, respect for diversity, and high ethical standards

The position is fixed-term for 10 months, with the potential to renew.  Questions can be directed to CharterManager (at) fetzer.org. To apply, please email cover letter and CV/Resume to CharterManager at fetzer.org by Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

Visit Charter for Compassion at: http://charterforcompassion.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network