job opening at BPF: Director of Media and Action
Dawn Haney
I wanted to be sure you saw this announcement for a new position with Buddhist Peace Fellowship. Please pass this along to people who would be a good fit.
Best,
Dawn
Dawn Haney
Operations Manager
Buddhist Peace Fellowship
da...@bpf.org
510-239-3764
bpf.org
turningwheelmedia.org
Full announcement below and online
Hiring Director of Media & Action at Buddhist Peace Fellowship
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship is hiring a Director of Media & Action to start as soon as April 2nd. We seek an individual who is interested in both bringing spiritual and transformative practice into activist communities and bringing activism into Buddhism. Our ideal candidate is fluent in current organizing strategies, has a well-developed anti-oppression analysis, and is an articulate writer and thoughtful editor. The position is located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
About BPF
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship is a nonprofit organization and national
network of Buddhist activists with allies all over the world. Working
from the awareness of the interconnectedness of all things, we seek to
cultivate the conditions for peace, social justice, and environmental
sustainability within our selves, our communities, and the world. Our
flagship publication, Turning Wheel Media, seeks to bring
Buddhist teachings into conversation with situations in the world,
inspiring and informing action for peace. We are in an organizational
transition and are looking for a new team member who can be part of our
East Bay team as we update the analysis, communications, and activities
of our 34-year old organization.
For more information about our history and current trajectory, take a look here .
About the Position
With other co-directors, the Director of Media & Action will lead
the Buddhist Peace Fellowship in carrying out its mission. As part of
shared leadership, the Co-Director will participate within the new staff
collective model to complete strategic planning and decision making
about how best to carry out administration and program work of BPF.
In addition to shared organizational leadership, the Director of Media & Action will coordinate our communication strategies on Buddhist political analysis online and on the ground. This includes project management of our award-winning online magazine, Turning Wheel Media, the historic journal of engaged Buddhism. The coworker will also develop and lead community mobilizations and events to engage Buddhists and social justice activists to participate in transformative social change.
Required skill and experience areas:
- Commitment to personal Buddhist or related transformative practice
- Familiarity with Buddhist teachings in intersection with social justice political analysis and praxis
- Online writing, blogging, and social media
- Community organizing and experience in movements for change
- Experience working collectively with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Public speaking and event planning
- Strategic planning and visioning
Additional Preferred Skills
- Experience with audio and video media
- Experience working in non-profit organizations, five years preferred
- Direct experience in horizontal staff collectives and joint decision making
- Communicating with and editing the work of other authors
- Design experience, familiarity with Photoshop and Indesign
- Experience recruiting and managing volunteers and interns
Personal characteristics
- Flexibility, enthusiasm, and energy for engaging with changing circumstances
- Capacity to self-direct, work autonomously, and identify and initiate work
- Capacity to collaborate, work as part of a team, and receive instructions and direction
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to juggle many tasks and deadlines
- Creativity and sense of humor
The Buddhist Peace Fellowship does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion, race, sex, ethnic background, marital or veteran status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation. People of color, women, LGBTI individuals, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Hours: 25-30 hours/ week, competitive salary and benefits.
To apply, please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample by March 22 to:
Interviews will be scheduled between March 26th and March 28th.
Cristina Grecchi
I am writing today to express strong interest in the Director of Media and Action position with the Buddhist Peace Fellowship. I learned of this opening through the Buddhist Peace Fellowship e-mail list, and feel that I would be a great fit for this position. I am a creative professional devoted to social justice and spiritual practice, ready to hit the ground running in collaboration with the BPF team.
A motivated self-starter, I am the co-founder and Marketing Coordinator of SF Kundalini Yoga Flash Class and 3HO San Francisco, non-profit organization that is currently in its birthing stages. I have previously served as the Marketing Coordinator for Planet Coexist in Tucson, Arizona, and I have spearheaded newsletters and publicity, designed logos and promotional material, marketed through social media, and creatively directed the growth of their brand images. I have been a core organizer and fostered the growth of numerous non-profit and volunteer driven organizations, including Food Not Bombs, Ananda Hills Farm, Planet Coexist, Ecstatic Dance Tucson, 3HO San Francisco, and SF Kundalini Yoga Flash Class.
A graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design, I possess a strong visual vocabulary and solid design skills. While interning at Juxtapoz Magazine, I composed and edited eight blog posts daily, ensuring accuracy and innovative content in a timely manner through writing reviews and researching new artists. Easy to work with, I maintain grace and integrity in a fast paced work environment. Six years of customer service experience have proven me an effective communicator and team player, quick to learn, communicate, and collaborate.
I have attached my resume, and I am available to provide any additional information or references needed. I would gladly meet with you to explore how my skills could help support the Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Turning Wheel's operations.
Warm regards,
Cristina Grecchi
2202 Bryant Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
cristina...@gmail.com