Coordinator, Certificate in Faith-based Community Organizing for
Climate Justice
Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt)
FLSA: Non-exempt
FTE: 0.5
Location: Remote
University Background:
The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders
for a global society who are strong in character and judgment,
confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service
and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the
university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and
graduate students who come from across the nation and around the
world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a
federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is
looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working
in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive
learning and work environment that values individual differences
and respects each person's dignity.
Basic Function:
The Coordinator of the Certificate in Faith-based Community
Organizing for Climate Justice coordinates the planning, promotion,
and teaching of the Certificate in Faith-based Community Organizing
for Climate Justice. This certificate is a 9-month, online program
for teams of 3-6 individuals from congregations, synods, or other
community groups to gain community organizing skills and implement
a project in their community that furthers climate justice. Primary
areas for initiative and focus are developing and teaching a
curriculum that follows a three-week rhythm of workshop,
small-group coaching, and practice, guiding teams to bring what
they've learned into meaningful action in their own
communities.
Representative Duties:
- Update the curriculum for the Certificate in Faith-based
Community Organizing for Climate Justice annually in collaboration
with the Center for Climate Justice and Faith Leadership
Circle.
Coordinate identification/promotion/outreach to recruit teams
in collaboration with The Center for Climate Justice and Faith,
ELCA World Hunger, and others
Collect and organize applications
Coordinate review of applications and decisions regarding
acceptance in collaboration with Center for Climate Justice and
Faith Leadership Circle
Plan and lead community organizing trainings for approximately
five teams of 3-5 individuals every three weeks
Organize and facilitate coaching sessions via zoom with those
approximately five teams every three weeks
Collect and research material for on-going curriculum
enhancement and assessment
Identify and engage programmatic resource people as needed
Maintain participant relations (before, during, and long after
course ends)
- Ensure consistent communication with participants and respond
to issues as they arise
- Build on-going support and alumni networks in collaboration
with Alumni Accompaniment Coordinator
Collaborate with other members of the Center's Leadership
Circle, as a member of that Circle, in monthly meetings and other
venues.
Communicate with Center Assistant Director regarding work with
CLU offices in the following arenas:
- application, registration, and financial aid
- program approval through CPE
- issuing credentials
Knowledge Of:
- Community Organizing theory and practice, and faith-based
community organizing networks
- Social movements and theory related to climate justice
- Disaster preparedness and response theory and networks
- Online learning modules and technologies (or willingness and
ability to gain that familiarity before beginning the
position)
- Social media outreach and responsible communication norms
Ability To:
- Implement a Community Organizing Campaign
- Train and lead trainings regarding the arts of community
organizing (e.g. one-to-ones, listening campaigns,power
analysis)
- Promote a program with possible sponsors of teams (e.g.synods,
congregations, denominations outside of the ELCA)
- Set priorities, organize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Work in a collaborative mutually supportive team
- Take initiative and work independently in a leadership
role
- Facilitate group discussions while building community
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in a related field and/or 3+
years of experience
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Strong customer service skills
- Proficiency with office and presentation design software (Word,
Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
- Track record in faith-based or other broad-based community
organizing
Preferred Qualifications:
Licenses and Other Requirements:
None
Physical Abilities:
Detect to understand appropriate written correspondence; operate a
computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a
calculator, copy machine, and computer printer; communicate to
exchange information in person, in writing, on the telephone and by
email; stationary position for extended periods of time; move or
transport light objects; position self to store and/or retrieve
files
Working Environment:
Office Environment
Hiring Range 30.00
Posting Number: Staff005612022
Open Date: 09/10/2026
Close Date: 09/27/2026
Application Procedure/Special Instructions
To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/13587
California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal
opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race,
religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical
disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status,
sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender
identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable
law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied
the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program,
activity or facility of the University on the basis of these
factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state
laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University's
policies, procedures, and processes.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process
can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please
contact the Human Resources Department for further information or
to request an accommodation.
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