Coordinator of Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation​/Shalom

The JPIC/Shalom Coordinator provides support for the JPIC Director and the Province’s fulfillment of its commitment to justice, peace, and care for our common home. It is a position that aligns with and promotes solidarity with those who are oppressed, human dignity and integral ecology. The JPIC/Shalom Coordinator participates in the collaborative work of the SSND Shalom North America Coordinating Committee (SNACC) and the SSND Shalom International Network.

The JPIC/Shalom Coordinator reports to the Shalom Director.

A. In the province, the Shalom coordinator:

• Assists with promotion of the JPIC agenda of the province through awareness, education, and action, supporting local Shalom animation efforts
• Coordinates in-person engagements with SSNDs, associates, and partners in mission. For example, a seasonal prayer service, legislative education and grassroots advocacy, participating in broad-based coalition work, presentation on a JPIC priority area to relevant constituents
• Tracks state-level legislation, with a focus on issues related to immigration, climate, anti-racism, human trafficking, and nonviolence
• As needed, write and disseminate timely action alerts for state-level advocacy
• Become familiar with local and state-level government operations
• Serves as primary point of contact for 2-3 Shalom committees
• Contributes periodically to Connections and other communication venues, including social media
• Monitors budget expenditures, work with the director to develop an annual budget

B. In the public area, the coordinator:

• Represents the province in collaborative JPIC efforts of religious congregations and LCWR in their geographic region
• Facilitates local coalition networking with other organizations concerned about social justice

• Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field
• Experience with planning and implementing: education sessions in-person or online, facilitating prayer, and/or advocacy
• Understanding of the Catholic Social Teaching and familiarity with current Church documents on social and environmental justice
• Awareness of current social justice issues, and a willingness to engage in ongoing learning

To Apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to Lindsey Scales at Lscales.