Monday, February 19, 2007

English Language Pastor - Chinese Christian Church of Columbia, SC

English Language Pastor

Our vision is to turn the American-born and American-raised Asian population (and even beyond Asians) into fully-devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The position entails preaching, teaching, pastoral care, equipping the saints, and strategizing to win and disciple people. Even more important is a godly character, a love for God and His people, the ability to work with a team of lay leaders, and the ability to work with Chinese culture-background leaders. We are NOT looking for a do-it-all pastor.

Job Description for Full-Time English Ministry Pastor

  • Preach three-quarter time, 3 times a month.
  • Attend monthly Executive Board meeting.
  • Provide spiritual leadership, direction, and guidance as a part of the English Leadership Team (ELT).
  • Serve as chairperson of the ELT.
  • Work with ELT to provide pastoral care such as visitation and counseling to the English-speaking congregation in general, while mentoring leaders in the congregation, especially as it relates to pastoral experience – for example, in the areas of preaching, teaching, discipling, counseling, and working cross-culturally with the Chinese Ministry, visitation, etc.
  • Assist the Senior Pastor in overseeing, coordinating, and providing vision and guidance to CCCC with the bulk of his time spent in general oversight of the EM in accordance with the overall purpose and mission of CCCC, but not to have integral involvement in every ministry of the EM.
Contact:
Mr. Paul Brown
Chinese Christian Church of Columbia
2367 Klapman Road
West Columbia, SC 29169
Phone: 803-796-9133
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Thursday, February 1, 2007

Campaign Assistant - Asia Pacific Community Fund - L.A.

ASIAN PACIFIC COMMUNITY FUND

Organization Description
The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) is a nonprofit, community-based fund with a mission to promote philanthropy addressing the diverse needs of Asian Pacific Islanders in Southern California. Founded in 1990, APCF provides funding to 28 affiliate agencies serving hundreds of thousands of low-income clients, raising its grantmaking funds through charitable campaigns in public, private and nonprofit organizations throughout Los Angeles County. Since its founding, APCF has granted over $1.2 million to our member organizations, all from funds collected from individual donors.

Job Description: CAMPAIGN ASSISTANT
The Asian Pacific Community Fund is seeking to fill the position of Campaign Assistant. This is a temporary, part-time staff position based in APCF’s downtown headquarters. The Campaign Assistant will assist APCF’s Director of Finance and Development in coordinating the 2007 Los Angeles Unified School District Charitable Giving Campaign, one of the largest charitable giving campaigns in the nation.

Specific duties include:
- Answer and respond to all incoming calls to campaign telephone hotline
- Respond to requests for speakers and delivery of campaign materials
- Coordinate and monitor delivery of materials to schools
- Coordinate and monitor speaker requests among participating organizations
- Accurately enter financial data into computer
- Track and maintain records for all campaign-related income and expenses
- Create filing system for all campaign-related materials
- Attend meetings and take minutes
- Represent APCF at meetings and/or presentations in the community

Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills; able to present a professional demeanor over the telephone
- Organized; thorough attention to detail
- Self-motivated, able to work independently
- Computer proficient, especially word processing, spreadsheet and internet applications
- Experience or desire to work in Asian Pacific Islander nonprofit community preferred
- Valid California Driver’s License, access to the use of a reliable automobile on a daily basis, and automobile insurance

Compensation:
$10 per hour; Part-time position: 20-25 hours/week
Position open until filled.

Send cover letter and resume to:
Gena Lew, Executive Director
Asian Pacific Community Fund
315 W. Ninth Street, Suite 301
Los Angeles, CA 90015
fax: 213-624-6406
email: glewATapcfDOTorg

Wednesday, January 31, 2007

Director of Development - PANA Institute (Berkeley, CA)

Employment Opportunity at PANA

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT
The Institute for Leadership Development and Study of Pacific and Asian North American Religion (PANA Institute)

Position: Part-time (20 hours per week), regular staff

General Summary:

The Director of Development is responsible for the planning and implementation of all fundraising efforts for the Institute with special focus on its ongoing endowment campaign and annual fund.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Executive Director, staff, and steering committee to develop long- and short-range development goals and strategies, including the Institute’s ongoing endowment campaign, annual fund, and planning for strategic growth.
  • Work closely with the Office of Institutional Advancement at Pacific School of Religion to ensure that all development activities meet the institution’s fiscal and legal requirements; attend regular OIA staff meetings.
  • Coordinate all major fundraising activities for the Institute, including development, cultivation and solicitation of individual prospects and donors for endowment campaign and annual fund.
  • Coordinate and support Executive Director and steering committee’s major gifts activities, including developing cultivation and solicitation strategies. Provide training and technical assistance to staff and volunteers participating in major gifts solicitations. Plan and produce major donor cultivation events with support of other Institute staff.
  • Develop and manage donor acquisition, cultivation and retention activities, including direct mail campaign as well as other development materials (newsletters, major donor materials, etc.)., in coordination with the PSR Director of Marketing and Communication.
  • Sufficient familiarity with planned giving principles to be able to incorporate these opportunities into major gift development strategies as appropriate.
  • Participate as an active member of the Institute’s staff and coordinate development department activities with other staff members.
  • This position may require overnight travel and occasional evening and/or weekend hours to accommodate business needs. It may require providing own transportation to off-campus locations.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship skills and ability to work both independently and within a team-oriented organizational structure.
  • Strong team orientation, ability to provide and accept feedback, and ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills, including public speaking, negotiations, and effective, persuasive communication with diverse audiences. An ability to interact easily with individuals of high net worth.
  • Four years of fundraising and development experience which include management and supervisory responsibility. Successful first-hand experience in cultivating and soliciting $10,000+ gifts required.
  • Significant experience in successfully working with potential constituencies - volunteers, staff, charitable foundations and community members.
  • Excellent understanding of principles and techniques of development activities, including planned giving, major donor programs, event planning, corporate and foundation giving, capital campaigns, and communications.
  • Experience in public relations and marketing techniques in the non-profit environment.
  • Understanding of non-profit organizational structure and management issues, including strategic planning, personnel management, community relations development and implementation, fundraising training and education, budget development.
  • Innovative and entrepreneurial approach. Ability to adapt to changing environment and priorities.
  • Experience working with API communities and communities of faith required.
  • Demonstrated skill in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Skill with relational databases (including Raiser’s Edge) preferred.
  • Experience working in a non-profit setting desirable, but not required.
  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • Person of faith with active connections to a faith community desirable.
Application Process:

Please submit a resume and letter of application addressing specifically the qualifications of this position to:

Debi Walker, Personnel Director
or Fumitaka Matsuoka, Executive Director PANA Institute
Pacific School of Religion
1798 Scenic Ave, Berkeley CA 94709
FAX: 510.845.8948

Applications received by February 9, 2007 will receive first consideration.
The position will remain open until filled.

PSR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Tuesday, January 23, 2007

Three Ministry Opportunities - American Baptist Churches USA

POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Director of Congregational Giving

Location: Negotiable

Start Date: Immediate

Major Responsibilities:
· Develop and implement strategies for engaging congregations that have already demonstrated their support for IM and deepen that relationship;
· Coordinate efforts to cultivate relationships with churches;
· Develop strategies to help churches increase giving to the World Mission Offering;
· Participate in national, regional and local events, church seminars and workshops; and
· Identify, with Mission Partnership Coordinators and Missionary Partnership Teams (MPTs) ways in which to support the fundraising efforts of MPTs.

Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 5-7 years of development experience with successful track record of having deepened relationships with existing donors (churches or individuals) while cultivating new relationships, preferably in a faith-based environment;
· Proven understanding of local congregational realities and perspectives;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Ability and desire for extensive travel – job requires 50% travel; and
· Member of an ABC church.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Team Leader and Director of Communication and Marketing

Location: Valley Forge, PA

Start Date: Negotiable

Major Responsibilities:
· Guide the marketing and communications effort of IM in coordination with the Director of Development. This involves both direct leadership in developing plans and tools, as well as helping colleagues throughout the organization recognize and respond effectively to marketing opportunities;
· Coordinate and supervise the work of IM’s Mission Education, Communications and Events team. Delegate work among the staff and hold them accountable for meeting deadlines;
· Join with senior staff colleagues in working with the Board to set direction, priorities and policies; and
· Participate with colleagues within ABC on shared projects.

Minimum Qualifications:
The Team Leader must be able to communicate effectively in writing, must have the ability to manage a team of creative people, must have an ability to identify and capitalize on communication and marketing opportunities and must have – or quickly acquire – an understanding of IM’s core missiological commitments, style and primary constituencies. In addition:
· Bachelor’s degree in communications or related discipline required; graduate degree preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years work experience in marketing, communications or public relations required;
· Minimum of 5 years management experience (supervising staff, managing budgets) required;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Expertise in non-profit marketing and fundraising preferred;
· Knowledge of American Protestant church life and mission required; knowledge of ABC preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Cross cultural experience preferred.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

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POSITION OPENING
Board of International Ministries (IM)
American Baptist Churches in the USA

Title: Team Leader and Director of Development

Location: Valley Forge, Pennsylvania

Start Date: Immediate

Major Responsibilities:
· Plan, develop and manage the overall development efforts of IM in coordination with the Director of Communication and Marketing. Strategic direction for overall development plan will be determined by this position. Responsibilities will include “mining” giving data and conducting research to determine the most promising fundraising initiatives;
· In coordination with the Executive Director and Treasurer, set annual fundraising goals for development team members; supervise and coach development team members;
· In coordination with the Mission Communication staff, lead the production of the annual WMO materials, lead production of the Annual Report and lead development of context appropriate promotional materials for our ethnically diverse constituency;
· Develop and manage a proactive, year-round strategy for placing promotional speakers; and
· Oversee organizational use of the donor tracking database software.

Minimum Qualifications:
· BA or BS required; MA, MS or MBA preferred;
· Minimum of 7 years of development experience with progressively increasing responsibilities combined with impressive results and multi-faceted fundraising experience;
· Development experience in faith-based environment;
· Passion for International Ministries and an ability to translate that passion into a personal and team-wide pursuit of IM’s fundraising goals;
· Ability to interpret the mission, missiology and vision of IM;
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
· Cross cultural experience preferred;
· Local church knowledge and experience; and
· Proven managerial, project management, supervisory and leadership skills.

Compensation Package:
Salary commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefits package include healthcare, retirement plan, vacation time, etc.

Application Deadline: February 28, 2007

Send a letter of application, resume, and the names/addresses/phone numbers of three (3) professional references by February 28, 2007 to: Wendy Rothenberger, Human Resource Development, American Baptist Churches, USA. P.O. Box 851. Valley Forge, PA 19482. Fax: (610) 768-2150. E-mail Wendy Rothenberger

The Board of International Ministries is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Thursday, January 11, 2007

Chinese Pastor position - St. Louis Chinese Christian Church

Chinese pastor position available at St. Louis Chinese Christian Church

- Graduated from seminary with a clear calling in Christian ministry.
- Working with the current pastor in the Mandarin ministry.
- Major responsibilities include visitation/caring and discipleship training.
- Married, Mandarin native speaking and fluent in English.

Pastoral Search Committee
c/o Jacob Tou
709 Windingpath Ln.
Manchester, MO 63021
Phone: 636-391-5442
e-mail: jstou5ATyahooDOTcom
website: http://www.slccc.org

Wednesday, January 10, 2007

Director of Training - LEAP (Los Angeles)


Organization
: LEAP, Inc. headquartered in Los Angeles

Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics, Inc. (LEAP), a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, educational, community-based organization is seeking a Director of Training. Founded in 1982, LEAP’s mission is to achieve full participation and equality for Asian Pacific Islander Americans. LEAP offers leadership training, publishes original public policy research and conducts community education to advance a comprehensive strategy of Asian Pacific Islander American empowerment.

Purpose

The Director of Training is responsible for developing state of the art research-based training programs and organizational development interventions that support LEAP’s mission and vision, meet client needs, and that stretch LEAP’s participants to achieve their fullest potential.

Responsibilities

• Establish standards of training delivery, materials and coordination of programs and workshops
• Conduct (or oversee) needs assessments to identify near and future needs of APA community
• Design and develop (or oversee the design and development of) the overall architecture for leadership and community training programs and workshops using research-based material
• Ensure the effective delivery of training, facilitation and consulting services
• Evaluate and redesign/modify/update current program and workshop architecture
• Evaluate overall impact of programs
• Ensure client/customer satisfaction rating on a scale of 4 out of 5
• Build relationships with clients and customers
• Provide organization and program updates, development opportunities and feedback to trainers
• Manage program coordinators and coordinate the project management of Community and Leadership Management Institute programs
• Work with Management Team in identify program opportunities and improvement areas
• Communicate on a regular basis programmatic and related organizational matters to the Management Team
• Keep abreast of cutting-edge knowledge and technologies in instructionaldesign, development and delivery
• Reports directly to the VP of Finance and Administration
• Interface with nationally recognized trainers and consultants
• Other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years design, development and delivery of leadership and professional development programs
• Minimum 5 years of organizational consulting experience
• Proven experience in managing staff, programs and departmental budget
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Ability to work with team leadership
• Attention to detail and project management
• Exceptional writing, organizational and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional training delivery & presentation skills
• Computer literate (Word, Powerpoint, Filemaker Pro, Internet/e-mail)
• Knowledge of, or experience with Asian Pacific Islander American and/or culturally diverse donors, businesses and community affairs desirable

Education

This position requires a minimum of a Master’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and the application of concepts, practices and methods from the training, design and development discipline.

Performing work in this occupational field typically requires knowledge and application of supervision, project management, coordination, budgeting, instructional design and training delivery.

Travel

Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as needed. Valid California Driver's license, auto insurance and access to a car.

A moderate amount of travel is required. Travel is primarily to the following areas: Southern/Central/Northern California, New York, Massachusetts, Illinois, Minnesota/Wisconsin, Washington, Texas, and Washington, DC. The employee will typically be given ample notice for all travel.

Warren & Morris LTD

Carolyn A. Cason- Partner W&M Ltd.
Carolyn "Lyn" Cason heads up the Los Angeles office for the firm. Lyn has a well-rounded background in both executive search and business operations in electronic media and broadband technology. She is on the Board of Directors of CTHRA (Cable and Telecommunications Human Resources Association) and an active Alumna of the Claremont Graduate University-The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management.

Lyn can be reached at:
Voice: 626.584.1155
Email: LcasonATwarrenmorrisltdDOTcom

Program Representative - Center for S. Asia Studies (UC Berkeley)

Center for South Asia Studies, UC Berkeley
Program Representative

Job Description:

The Center for South Asia of the University of California is an organized research unit under the Dean of International and Area Studies. The Center has as its central mission the support of teaching and research, along with relevant cultural and community activities, related to South Asia and South Asians, on the Berkeley campus, the other campuses of the University of California, and throughout the State.

Responsibilities:

The Program Representative will have the following primary responsibilities:
organizing lectures, conferences, and other events; circulating press
releases and developing promotional materials; editing newsletter and
website content; fundraising and grantwriting assistance; database
management; oversight of the Visiting Scholar program; outreach (programs
for K-16 teachers and the public).

Requirements & Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
Outstanding project management and communication skills. Strong
organizational skills and ability to streamline processes. Knowledge of
South Asia. Software literacy (spreadsheet, database, word processing, Power
Point, Illustrator). Comfort working in a team environment and with
individuals at all levels inside and outside academia. Ability to manage
intellectual as well as physical aspects of large and small events. Minimum
of two years experience in a job of comparable responsibility.

Desired Qualifications:
Graduate degree, preferably in an area of South Asia studies. Experience in
an international organization or overseas environment. Facility in one or
more South Asian language. Event planning, public relations, fundraising,
design layout, and/or copyediting experience.

Other:

Applications must be submitted online through UC Berkeley's e-recruit
website available at http://jobs.berkeley.edu. Please include a letter of
application, resume, and one short writing sample with your applicaton -
this information can be copied and pasted in the space provided on page 6 of
the form.

Job #5725
Salary: $ 32,568- $ 37,000

For more information about the Center, please see
http://ias.berkeley.edu/southasia/. For more information about the position,
please email us at csas at berkeley dot edu, or call 510-642-3608.