JOB OPENING: SCM General Secretary

The SCM is now searching for a second General Secretary for a two-year contract. Deadline: September 15, 2010

The successful applicant will work as a team with the present General Secretary, managing SCM’s grassroots work at both the national and regional levels. The secretaries will support the life and work of the SCM, especially its local units, national committees, and national programs. They will be accountable to the Board of Directors and the General Council of the SCM and are responsible for the implementation of decisions made by both these bodies.

A more detailed job description can be found here and will be used as the basis for the interview. Interviews will take place between September 16-20 in Toronto.

The SCM or Student Christian Movement is a progressive student movement engaged in social justice and spirituality. We are a non-dogmatic community of diverse belief systems where friendship, critical thinking and political action flourish. Since 1921, students have led the SCM in exploring and challenging the Christian tradition and its meaning in society and culture. We welcome people of all faith backgrounds and celebrate the paradox of unity in diversity.

Work location: SCM General Office, Toronto, Ontario
Term of Contract: 2 years, beginning in September 2010, with a possibility of renewal at the end of the second year
Salary: $ 27,289.60 plus health/wellness benefit plan
Work Week: 32 hours per week plus 4 weeks holidays

The SCM is an equity-seeking organization that encourages applications from candidates whose backgrounds are diverse in terms of culture, race, language, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and ability.

Applications, consisting of a cover letter and resume detailing relevant experience, skills and contact information, need to be sent to the confidential email account hiring (at) scmcanada.org by September 15, 2010, 10 p.m. EST. Questions concerning this position can be directed to this email address and will be answered within 24 hours. All applications will be acknowledged.

No phone calls, please.

A more detailed job description can be found here and will be used as the basis for the interview. Interviews will take place between September 16-20 in Toronto.