 JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2002 (XXXX 1) |
Executive Secretary
Friends World Committee for Consultation
Friends World Committee for Consultation Section of the Americas seeks a Friend for appointment as Executive Secretary beginning Summer 2002. The Section of the Americas administers a portion of FWCC's world-wide work of developing communication and cooperation among Friends of varying backgrounds and traditions. The Section's Executive Secretary employs and supervises staff in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. office and elsewhere in the Americas to assist Friends in their worship and work together. The position requires close coordination with FWCC offices and Sections around the world and considerable travel. Spanish-language skills desirable. Applicants should have deep experience of the life of their own yearly meetings or groups and an active awareness of Quaker faith and practice among other groups. Deadline for applications April 30, 2002. Job description and application form available from: FWCC Section of the Americas, 1506 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone (215) 241-7250
Fax (215) 241-7285
americas@fwcc.quaker.orgAssociate Secretary
Friends World Committee for Consultation
FWCC Section of the Americas also seeks a Friend for immediate appointment as Associate Secretary. Primary responsibilities include visitation planning, development, and office administration. The person in this position shares administrative leadership with the Executive Secretary. Position involves travel and some evening and weekend work. Spanish-language skills desirable. Salary based on training and experience. Review of applications begins February 2002 and continues until position filled. Job description and application: FWCC Section of the Americas, 1506 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone (215) 241-7250
Fax (215) 241-7285
americas@fwcc.quaker.orgExecutive Assistant to the General Secretary
Philadelphia Yearly Meeting
PYM seeks a person to serve as the Executive Assistant to the General Secretary. This is a key role in PYM, providing high-level and general office support to the General Secretary, the clerks of Yearly Meeting and Interim Meeting, and the personnel functions of PYM. A successful candidate will have excellent organizational and office skills, good communication skills, and maturity of judgement. She or he will have to be flexible and collaborative, and able to work well under pressure.
Starting salary will be in the high 20’s or low 30’s. Preliminary deadline for applications (to ensure consideration) is January 28. Write to Thomas H. Jeavons, General Secretary, Philadelphia Yearly Meeting, 1515 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19102.
Assistant Editor
Friends Journal
Friends Journal is seeking a part-time assistant editor to help produce the magazine, focussing on the departments section, but also copyediting and proofreading each entire issue. This individual will work closely with the senior editor and production staff, and will supervise the work of numerous volunteers who prepare several of the departments. This position is half-time (17.5 hours per week) and offers flexible hours, a warm collegial work environment, and the deep satisfaction of involvement with an important vehicle of Quaker communication. Please send resume and three references by March 1 to: Susan Corson-Finnerty, Friends Journal, 1216 Arch Street, Suite 2A, Philadelphia, PA 19107.
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