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Social Justice Education Coordinator
Rural and Migrant Ministry (RMM) is looking for a progressive
individual to direct and expand a unique education program that
brings together rural and migrant peoples and allies who seek to
create a more just rural community in New York.
Rural and Migrant Ministry (RMM ) is a state-wide faith-based
(inter-faith) organization. RMM was formed in 1980 to be a ministry
of justice and empowerment in rural and farmworking communities in
New York. RMM works for the creation of a just rural New York
State through:
- Nurturing leadership
- Standing with the disenfranchised, especially
farmworkers and rural workers
- Changing unjust systems and structures
RMM has two major programs: Youth Empowerment, Accompaniment.
The Education program seeks to strengthen the leadership skills of
the participants of the Accompaniment and Youth Empowerment programs.
Specific Responsibilities include:
- Expand and coordinate the education program.
- Design intensive experiential educational
programs that nurture consciousness and leadership capacity
of program participants and allies.
- Work directly and collaboratively with the
Accompaniment and Youth Empowerment Teams to strengthen their
program
- Work with faith communities
Expectations:
It is expected that the Education Coordinator will have experience
and proven abilities in the following areas:
- Commitment and comfort in working directly with
grass-roots communities.
- Familiarity with and commitment to social
transformation pedagogy
- Working directly with grass-root educational
programs
- Listening and networking skills
- Experience in bridging diverse communities
- Experience in working with faith communities
Requirements:
- Fully bi-Lingual in Spanish and English
- Able to work irregular hours (including occasional
weekends)
- Driver's license and a hearty willingness to drive
across New York to implement the program (we are, after all, a
state-wide rural organization)
- Willingness to be based in the Hudson Valley of
New York
At the moment this is a part-time position, which will grow into a
full-time position. However, it will be possible to yoke this
position with a part-time educator/organizer position with one of
our nearby covenanting congregations - Grace Episcopal Church in
Millbrook NY - working in grass-roots Latino communities.
Please send a letter of introduction and resume to:
The Education Committee
c/o The Rev. Richard Witt, Executive Director, RMM
PO Box 4757
Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
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