Director of SCN Associate Relationship

Summary/Objective:  SCN Associates are lay women and men committed to living the mission and spiritual legacy of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. In collaboration and direction from the Director of the Office of Charity Connections, the Director of the SCNA Relationships invites, inspires, and cultivates new and on-going relationships with SCN’s, SCNA’s, SCNA Inquirers, and SCNA Candidates.  The Director is responsible for the effective administration of the SCN Associate Office and must have a strong commitment to the SCN Mission statement and to the formation of women and men in the SCN tradition of apostolic spirituality. 

Essential Functions:

• Work collaboratively with the Office of Charity Connections Director and Administrative Assistant.
• Work collaboratively with the SCN Associate Core Council to provide direction, goal setting and evaluation of the Associate relationship.
• Collaborate with the Core Council in:
  • Planning Core Council meeting agendas and preparing meeting materials.
  • Contacting and working with speakers for Associate weekends
  • Developing/revising policies and procedures and communicating any changes to the Province Leadership Team for review/approval
  • Promoting new membership, especially among younger people
• Oversee the process related to prospective Associates.
  • Interview inquirers interested in becoming potential Associate Candidates
  • Contact each Candidate one year into their orientation to discuss their readiness to make a commitment.
  • Interview Candidates before they make their first commitment and assist them with writing their commitment statement.
  • Works collaboratively and, if needed, in place of the chairpersons for the established committees of the SCNA relationship.
• Ensure committee chairpersons and other volunteers are provided appropriate training and support to perform required tasks.

• Prepare and hold recommitment services in various places for those who cannot come to Nazareth to make their recommitments. 

• Collaborate with SCNA Regional Representatives and stay in touch with long-distance or shut-in Associates.
• Communicate, meet, and participate in on-going education and formation opportunities with organizations such as OPAL (Ohio Pennsylvania Associate Leadership).
• Keep Associate social media and website updated with assistance from International Communications team.

• Promote and maintain Associate membership by planning, coordinating, and communicating Associate activities to the membership.
• Send notifications and encourage Associates to attend regional/national Associate organizations, pertinent workshops and events taking place.
• Prepare timely articles and work on the Associate Newsletter three times a year.

• Meet with Province Leadership.
• Include Western Province Provincial in Associate Core Council meetings.
• Prepare quarterly meeting reports for the Western Province Board and at the request of Province Leadership.

• Develop and administer the annual budget according to established guidelines.

• Other duties may be assigned.

In addition to the above requirements, it is also your obligation as an employee to understand and uphold the mission, charism, values, and language of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth. 

SCN Mission Statement:  We Sisters of Charity of Nazareth are an international Congregation impelled by the love of Christ in the tradition of Vincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac and the pioneer spirit of Catherine Spalding.  Embracing intercultural relationships, we and our Associates commit ourselves to care for all creation and to work for peace and justice in solidarity with oppressed and marginalized peoples.

Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Confidentiality
• Collaboration Skills
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Organizational Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Technical Capacity

Education/Experience: Master’s degree preferred or equivalent combination of a background in theology, education, training, and experience. The Director must understand the theology of the Church and of the role of the laity in the Church as expressed in Vatican II and post Vatican II documents.

Licenses/Certificates: It is preferred that this person be an SCN Associate.

Supervisory Responsibility: This job has no supervisory responsibility. The position is responsible for supervising, managing, and addressing the SCNA volunteers in the case of inability to perform necessary jobs tasks they have volunteered for and or personality conflicts that may arise.

 Other Skills: Skills in Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher, conversant with communication technology and other programs needed. Experience in the adult formation process.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:  This is a Full-Time position.  Nights and weekends may be required.

Travel: Must be willing and able to travel.