| Job Title: | Inclusion, Diversity, and Laity Development Co-ordinator |
| Department: | Community Development – Leadership Development |
| Reports To: | Community Development Team Lead |
| Status: | Exempt 25 hours per week Non-Exempt |
| Prepared By: | Cecilia Eggleston |
| Prepared Date: | December 2020 |
| Approved By: | Senior Leadership Team |
| Approved Date: | December 2020 |
| Application Documents: | Please submit completed MCC Application and Information form AND CV or résumé. |
| Application Deadline: | 11 January 2021 |
| Questions and Application Submission to: | [email protected] |
Job Description
| Job Summary
| Ensure that racial equity, diversity and inclusion, and lay empowerment are embedded and measured in our work, in our key decision-making and in our planning. |
| Essential Duties and Responsibilities
| Develop existing MCC diversity and inclusion affinity working groups further and work to establish any diversity and inclusion affinity working groups which are needed, but do not currently exist Ensure that that there are clear terms of reference for the working groups and clear mechanisms in place, so that the working groups can give input into key decision-making and planning Work with diversity and inclusion affinity groups and colleagues to develop, implement and measure progress in racial equity, inclusion and diversity at denominational level Resource local churches to develop, implement and measure progress in racial equity, inclusion and diversity at a local church level Work with the LEAD programme to train and equip lay leaders Identify positions where LEAD graduates may serve and work with LEAD team to actively recruit to these positions Explore opportunities for further lay development programmes that can be made available globally – (the next CLM) Work with Communication team to actively share stories which reflect MCC’s diversity and lay empowerment Encourage a culture of sufficiency and generosity |
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| Supervisory Responsibilities | Oversee and support the diversity and inclusion affinity groups |
| Required skills, education and experience | Fluency in written and spoken English Excellent communication skills Proven ability to work effectively alongside diverse groups of people to build their capacity to engage and effect change Excellent understanding of and commitment to the importance of inclusion and diversity as an MCC value and the complexities of addressing issues, such as racism, sexism, internalised homophobia in a positive way Experience in managing conflict and working with groups to develop and establish mutually-supportive partnerships Experience in setting up monitoring systems to measure race equity, diversity and inclusion Proven ability in working with small groups to develop high quality resources Excellent understanding of and commitment to the importance of the “priesthood of all believers” within MCC Experience in identifying and mentoring lay leaders Proven ability to complete tasks in a timely manner Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Able to prioritise and manage a busy workload Able to comply with MCC policies and procedures Ability to effectively communicate in an office environment in which much interaction occurs through phone, email, messaging, Skype, and virtual meetings |
| Desirable skills, education and experience | Familiarity with Google Docs, Google Drive, Adobe Connect, Constant Contact Basic competency with SalesForce database MCC is an international organisation, so competence in a language other than English is an asset
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| Personal characteristics | Team Player Has integrity Self motivated Ability to maintain confidentiality Flexibility and positive attitude |
| Physical Demands | The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will need to complete the majority of tasks on a computer (PC or Mac). The employee will also need to be able to access internet in a home office. Vision abilities include vision needed to work on a computer, read typed and handwritten notes, receive email and messages, access Microsoft Office software (software provided) Facebook, Skype, Adobe Connect, Constant Contact and Google Drive. In performance of the duties of this job, the employee may be required to travel occasionally, drive a motor vehicle, and communicate using telephone, email and other systems of communications as needed (i.e. Skype).
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| Work Environment | The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will work from a home office the majority of 25 hours each week. Compensation for mileage is not included in the salary. |
| Other Important Information | ● Part time 25 hours per week – this position will be prioritised for full time hours, when finances allow ● Location: home office, with occasional travel ● Relocation package is not available
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