Part-Time Staff Posting
Posted February 29, 2024
Who We Are
The mission of One Earth Sangha is to support humanity in a transformative response to ecological crises based on the insights and practices of the Buddhist tradition. Through our Virtual EcoDharma Center, we are here to inspire, inform, and guide our members in actions that will end ecological violence. We assert that engagement is, on the one hand, essential to the spiritual path and, on the other hand, more effective and sustainable when grounded in transformative insight and authentic compassion.
We invite you to learn more about our mission, strategy, and history here: About Us
Duties and Responsibilities
Part of our mission involves sensing the potential of EcoDharma, its callings, resonances, tensions, and possible responses. Our communications and programs all emerge from this place. We are looking for a content manager who can help us convey the richness of ecological Dharma through the written word as well as collaborate in the design of powerful programs.
This part-time staff member will:
- Collaborate on the design and content of our EcoDharma Programs and website
- Take the lead on Sangha communications, in particular, by producing our monthly newsletter, writing introductions, and selecting content to feature.
- Develop short introductions to or descriptions of EcoDharma articles for our website, emails, and social media channels
- Assist in the development of grant proposals and fall fundraising campaigns
- Keep abreast of EcoDharma expressions in the larger community and responses to eco-social crisis
- Work with the team to identify from our networks potential contributors to our programs
- Contribute to the tools and processes that support our team in transparency, collaboration and efficiency (e.g., policies, best-practices, tracking tools, etc.)
- Time allowing, conceive and write original EcoDharma articles
Qualifications
Qualified candidates will have
- Passion for developing transformative responses to ecological and social justice challenges.
- Passion for the power of Dharma and Sangha to inspire and guide these challenges
- Developed awareness of and demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Excellent writing and copy-editing skills
- Ability to represent the perspective and, with both nuance and creativity, the voice of One Earth Sangha as well as correct and develop that voice
- Strong communication skills: able to effectively communicate ideas and feedback, in both spoken and written form, in ways that serve our mission and build the team.
- Proficiency with online technologies including Google Docs, Google Spreadsheets, task management systems, Zoom, etc.
Position Details
- Part-time staff: 12-18 hours/week, subject to negotiation | $20-27/hour, based on experience
- Location: anywhere whose time zone is within three hours of US Eastern Time. Collaboration will be online.
- The EcoDharma Content Manager will provide their own computer and reliable internet connection.
As we continue to broaden the perspectives that contribute to our mission, we highly encourage applications from candidates with non-dominant identities and lived experiences, especially those who are Black, Indigenous, or other persons of color, as well as younger candidates.
One Earth Sangha is a fiscally sponsored project of Inquiring Systems, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation registered in California, USA. As such, Inquiring Systems is the legal employer for all One Earth Sangha staff.
Inquiring Systems, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Inquiring Systems, Inc.’s management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should use the button below and complete the application form that follows.