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Contact:

Nancy Siemers
Director of Human Resources

humanresources@diocereofjoliet.org

Posted 10/16/2020

Job Title:

Director for Jordan River Farm Center for Retreat, Service & Ecology

Hours:

Full time

Organization:

Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet
16555 Weber Road
Crest Hill, Il 60403

Description:

The Diocese of Joliet is seeking to hire a Director for Jordan River Farm Center for Retreat, Service & Ecology located in Hopkins Park. Jordan River Farm is a newly developed service retreat center and community garden of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Joliet, IL. The center will consist of a live-in intentional community who will host retreats for volunteer groups to do service projects. The community will function under the cornerstones of: prayer, community, service, and simplicity. The Director is responsible for all aspects of the center and its programs, including but not limited to, the supervision of Jordan River Farm staff and volunteers, coordinating ongoing staff development, implementing policies and procedures, maintaining accurate reports of income & expenses, promote the financial viability of Jordan River Farm, annual fundraising planning, and researching and writing grants. The Director serves to ensure the implementation of the mission among the staff and in the community of Jordan River Farm. Salary up to $40,000 plus room & board, and benefits. To apply send your résumé and cover letter to Mrs. Nancy Siemers, Director of Human Resources for the Diocese of Joliet, at: humanresources@dioceseofjoliet.org To view a more complete job description, visit: http://www.dioceseofjoliet.org/hr/

Requirements:

A degree in theology or spirituality, psychology, social services, or a related field required with a minimum of two years’ experience in a non-profit leadership role including supervision of staff and agency management.

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