The General Board of Church and Society (GBCS) provides a listing of job offerings as a service to our visitors. Deadlines for job applications are defined by the offering organization. GBCS will update the contents as much as possible, please use the contact information provided with each job to verify the availability and position qualifications/requirements.
GBCS / UMC jobs - open positions within the United Methodist connection (board, agency and/or conference jop openings).
Social Action jobs - open positions with social action organizations.
Job postings are subject to change by the posting organization without notice. Please contact the organization for updated information on the job opening and further job requirements.
Internships and Volunteer Positions - Applications welcome all year for interns at the General Board of Church and Society.
GBCS / UMC Jobs
Below are a list of available jobs within the United Methodist Connection.
Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church
The Director of Mission and Global Justice works under the supervision of the Director of Connectional Ministries, with the presiding Bishop, conference staff, conference program boards and agencies, the Common Table, and laity and clergy of the Virginia Conference. The person filling this position will work as a team member with other Connectional Ministries directors with ministry oversight of mission and justice.
General Commission on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns
The General Commission on Christian Unity & Interreligious Concerns (GCUIC) is the ecumenical agency of The United Methodist Church, engaging and talking with other Christian denominations to work toward unity and peace. GCCUIC helps interpret The United Methodist Church’s role as it encounters “other living faith communities ... cultures and ideologies.”
Its unique leadership role within The United Methodist Church is twofold:
working toward God’s gift of unity of the whole body of Christ, which is integral to making disciples of Jesus Christ, and
strengthening interreligious relationships, which enable community building.
Within the context of biblical and theological understanding, GCCUIC works for the visible unity of the human community and the renewal of God’s creation.
The successful candidate will serve as a member of the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education & Ministry (GBHEM) Executive Staff, providing leadership in the execution of the board’s mission through the strategic plan and representing GBHEM through work related to General Conference Initiatives delegated to GBHEM. As a member of the executive staff, working in consultation with the general secretary, the incumbent will respond to needs on behalf of the entire board as a strategic partner and team member.
Closing Date: June 8, 2010.
Social Action Jobs
Below is a list of available jobs with social justice organizations.
JustFaith Ministries forms, informs and transforms people of faith by offering programs and resources that sustain them in their compassionate commitment to build a more just and peaceful world. The staff of JustFaith Ministries is committed to being a faith community working in partnership with each other to see that the work of JustFaith Ministries is accomplished and instilled with the integrity of the Gospel. Love, reverence, and collaboration are the qualities sought from members of the staff team
Virginia Conference of The United Methodist Church
The Director of Mission and Global Justice works under the supervision of the Director of Connectional Ministries, with the presiding Bishop, conference staff, conference program boards and agencies, the Common Table, and laity and clergy of the Virginia Conference. The person filling this position will work as a team member with other Connectional Ministries directors with ministry oversight of mission and justice.
The Center for New Community seeks a National Field Organizer to implement its Food Justice Initiative, focusing on race and worker justice issues in the U.S. food system. The Organizer will have particular responsibilities for working with, organizing, and convening religious community leaders and workers on matters related to ethical and just practices in the meatpacking, poultry processing, and dairy sectors, and on issues of race and worker justice in those sectors.
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