Start of Something New

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jfl-logo_jpeg[1].jpgA partnership of several nonprofits and churches have led to the creation of a new initiative in Richmond, Virginia called Jobs RVA!  STEP, Into The Neighborhood, Boaz and Ruth, Saving Our Youth, and Northside Outreach Center along with Spring Run Presbyterian Church, Third Church, Life Transformation Church, the Wheless Family Stewardship Fund and more have gathered together to implement a strategy to engage the Church of Metro Richmond in equipping our neighbors to obtain, retain and thrive in a job.  This is being done through an established biblically based job preparation curriculum called Jobs for Life. Classes are currently being held with people from Gilpin Court, Highland Park, the Richmond City Justice Center, the Veteran’s Hospital and more! We are looking to expand this effort across the Richmond area in partnership with the Jobs for Life Headquarters in Raleigh, NC.

In order to do that, we are looking to fill 2 positions (15-20 hours/week) with 2 different skill sets or 1 position (30-40 hours/week) that would combine both. All potential candidates must be willing to agree with and sign the Jobs RVA Statement of Faith.

DETAILS:

Jobs RVA Business Development City Catalyst (BDCC)

The Business Development City Catalyst (BDCC)  is responsible for strengthening JfL’s impact by:

  1. Expanding the number of businesses and business leaders associating with JfL classes and graduates in the area – Build a network of business partners
  2. Generating revenue to support his/her own salary and operating budget for the overall local efforts of JfL (not for specific JfL sites.)
    • NOTE: The first year only, City Catalyst is not responsible for raising his/her salary, in order to have time to establish a base of supporters.

The BDCC will be evaluated based on local JfL activity and development goals, developed by the Auxiliary Board.

This is a leadership position with emphasis on building relationships & volunteer leadership. To succeed, the candidate must be a self-starter who is willing and able to establish a long-term, vibrant community of champions supporting JfL’s mission.

(Click here for full description>> BDCC Job Description)

Jobs RVA Network Development City Catalyst (NDCC)

The Network Development City Catalyst (NDCC) is responsible for strengthening JfL’s impact by:

  1. Expanding the number of churches and community organizations leading JfL classes in the area
  2. Increasing the amount and involvement of champions toward JfL’s cause (ex: help organize training and developing best practices). Marketing opportunities to serve in champion and instructor roles.
  3. Deepening the connectivity and relationships among local JfL leaders and champions
  4. Generating revenue to support his/her own salary and anything additional to the local JfL (not for specific JfL sites.)
    • NOTE: The first year only, City Catalyst is not responsible for raising his/her salary, in order to have time to establish a base of supporters.

The NDCC will be evaluated based on local JfL activity and development goals, developed by the Auxiliary Board.

This is a leadership position with emphasis on building relationships & volunteer leadership. To succeed, the candidate must be a self-starter who is willing and able to establish a long-term, vibrant community of champions supporting JfL’s mission.

(Click here for full description>> NDCC Job Description)

NEXT STEPS:

If interested, please complete the following by 5pm Wednesday, March 23rd.

  1. Carefully read each full job description.
  2. Prayerfully consider which position interests you.
  3. Email JobsInRVA@gmail.com with the following information
    • Current Resume
    • Your willingness to agree to and sign the Jobs RVA Statement of Faith
    • Indicate the position you are interested and why
      • Business Development City Catalyst
      • Network Development City Catalyst
      • Both
    • 3 references: *Updated 3/15*  For references, please provide name, title, phone & email for your 3 references.  We will only contact references at the later stage of the application process, for final round of candidates.

Thanks for considering this opportunity!