Multifaith Engagement Fellow

29-Mar-2024

University Administration

65449BR

Job Summary

The Memorial Church seeks to build an inclusive community with a commitment to fostering students’ spiritual, personal, and intellectual growth. The Multifaith Engagement Fellow will actively demonstrate that the Memorial Church is a place of hospitality, acceptance, warmth, and belonging.

This position will support our departmental and University mission by coordinating multifaith engagement initiatives on campus. The focus of the position is to foster multifaith, religious, spiritual, and ethical dialogues campus wide. The successful candidate must have a proven ability to create, implement and deliver multi-denominational multifaith programming and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity and social justice.  The position will work collaboratively with campus and community partners.

Position Description

• Designs and implements multifaith programming and events with the Memorial Church, Harvard Chaplains, Board of Religious, Spiritual, and Ethical Life (BRSEL), Harvard Divinity School, and Dean of Students Office according to the mission and goals of the Memorial Church and the greater One Harvard Initiative.
• Identify opportunities to develop student organization(s) and/or programming to understand various faith-based/spiritual traditions and explore opportunities for dialogue and discussion.
• Implements new student initiatives and manages the budget of the Judeo-Christian Fund.
• Researches and develops programming for a range of student populations, including religiously affiliated student groups, graduate students, and underrepresented groups at Harvard University.
• Helps to establish a lecture series in collaboration with Harvard Hillel.
• Engages Harvard affiliates and community members through individual meetings, recurring small group events/series, and collaborative signature programs with Memorial Church staff and other University departments.

Basic Qualifications

Three or more years of related experience. Education beyond high school may count towards experience.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

• College degree preferred, or an equivalent of education plus relevant experience in an office environment.
• A successful candidate has knowledge and experience of the Harvard College undergraduate environment.
• An interest in working with diverse, talented, and highly motivated Harvard students, as well as a commitment to holistic student well-being.
• Possesses good judgment, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a willingness to take initiative. Flexibility, organization, and a positive attitude are also preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite programs.  Prior experience with Harvard technology and systems a plus.

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines. 

Work Format Details

This position is based primarily on-campus, in Massachusetts. This may include in-person during emergency situations (if applicable). Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Benefits

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• Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
• Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
• Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
• Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
• Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
• Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
• Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
• Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

Department Office Location

USA - MA - Cambridge

Job Code

100944 Fellow (Admin)

Sub-Unit

Interfaculty Initiatives

Department

Memorial Church

Union

00 - Non Union, Exempt or Temporary

Appointment End Date

30-Jun-2025

Pre-Employment Screening

Identity

Schedule

Full time. Monday through Friday. 35 hours per week. 

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Harvard University views equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging as the pathway to achieving inclusive excellence and fostering a campus culture where everyone can thrive. We strive to create a community that draws upon the widest possible pool of talent to unify excellence and diversity while fully embracing individuals from varied backgrounds, cultures, races, identities, life experiences, perspectives, beliefs, and values.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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