The Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA) is seeking to fill a part-time (20 hrs/wk) position of Race Relations Advocate in Southern California.  This position will provide leadership and coordination to the ministry of Race Relations in Southern California, including the antiracism initiative, leadership development, education, and advocacy regarding racial reconciliation and racial justice in the CRCNA.

The successful candidate will have administrative and cross-cultural experience, and the ability to passionately promote anti-racism, diversity, unity and racial reconciliation within CR churches in the Southern California area.

Current eligibility to work in the U.S. is required.

In keeping with our Equal Opportunity policy, we encourage applicants from ethnic (racial) communities and applicants with disabilities.

A detailed job description is available below.

To apply, complete an on-line application, with resume and cover letter by  November 6, 2009.

POSITION DESCRIPTION 

Job Title:                Race Relations Advocate
Agency:                  Office of Race Relations
Reports to:            Director of Race Relations
Status:                    Part-time, 20 hrs/wk      

PURPOSE
Provide leadership and coordination to the ministry of Race Relations in Southern California, including the antiracism initiative, leadership development, education, and advocacy regarding racial reconciliation and racial justice in the Christian Reformed Church in North America (CRCNA). Provide leadership and administrative competence to the ministry of Race Relations for the CRC in Southern California.  

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
1.  Education and Advocacy
a.  Encourage the use of educational and promotional materials for the CRCNA that is both culturally and racially inclusive.
b.  Utilize All Nations Heritage Week program and Worldwide Communion Sunday to celebrate God’s Unified and Diverse Family.
c.  Assist in the production of trainings and materials that raise awareness and give specific steps to help heal the effects of racism.

2.  Promote Awareness
a.  Provide leadership and assistance to Southern California congregations and institutions requesting assistance in evaluating their goals
     and plans in ways that ensure the promotion of the overarching diversity/unity goal and inhibit or discontinue negative influences. 
b.  Promote and provide for the incorporation of the diverse experiences and cultural gifts of our many ethnic groups into the life and
     ministry of the CRC.

3.  Antiracism
a.  Be responsible for the antiracism initiative in Southern California, its training, and organizing of ethnically diverse DORR facilitator
     teams.
b.  Chair quarterly DORR facilitators’ meetings.
c.  Serve as coordinator of all DORR workshops held in the Southern California region.

4.  Training Resources
a.  Identify, recruit, and facilitate the training/education of volunteers to promote and disseminate the various Race Relations ministries
     throughout CRC congregations in Southern California.
b.  Assist the Race Relations Team of Classis GLA, CRC congregations, and other classes in Southern California to dismantle racism and
     promote a diverse and unified church.

5.  Multicultural Leadership Development
a.  Promote leadership development for young adults of color that will equip them to be participants and leaders in the mission of the
     church.
b.  Provide consultation to congregations, classes, and agencies in Southern California to utilize the leaders that have been identified and
     mentored.

6.  Coordination
a.  Serve as an advisor to the Director of Race Relations on issues of racial reconciliation and justice issues pertaining to the Southern
     California region as requested.
b.  Establish collaboration, cooperation, and maintain effective relationships among communities of various ethnicities in the CRCNA-
     Southern California region.

7.  Administration
a.  Prepare, submit, and present a monthly written report to the Director of Race Relations and the Race Relations Team of Classis GLA.
b.  Solicit prayer and financial support for the ministry of racial reconciliation and justice.
c.  Establish and maintain a record of programs being developed and implemented by the Race Relations Team of GLA and DORR
     facilitators.

QUALIFICATIONS
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
1.  Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
2.  A member of or willing to become a member of, the Christian Reformed Church.
3.  Occasional travel will be required.
4.  Basic computer skills required. 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
1.  At least a bachelor’s degree
2.  At least four years of experience in community and race relations work.
3.  Administrative experience preferred