To: Congregants of Christ United Methodist and Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Columbia
From: OBIC Board of Directors
The OBIC Board of Directors wishes to share an important announcement. For over 50 years our owner congregations have been working together to breathe life into the mission and vision of the Owen Brown Interfaith Center supported by the OBIC staff and Board of Directors. This journey has had many joys and challenges.
At all times, the Board of Directors, who hold ultimate accountability for the physical plant, work to enhance the ministries of our owning congregations. We find ourselves at a crossroads when we examine how we do our work together. Many of you have served on the OBIC Board and know the many responsibilities that fall under the umbrella of the Board and the satisfaction which comes from providing this critical service.
Looking forward, after much research and discussion, we feel the Owen Brown Interfaith Center will be better served with a staff restructuring to operate much like the other Interfaith Centers in our community. The work of the OBIC Board of Directors has become much more operational (day-to-day problem solving) instead of governance (looking at big picture vision and mission). It has become clear that change in our staff structure is more in line with our perceived role of oversight. Our intent is to hire an Executive Director, a visionary, mission oriented individual with nonprofit expertise that include skills in finances (including budgets and their implementation), human resources (staffing), management (including, but not limited to, the physical plant) and marketing. Someone who will expand our visibility and availability to our greater community, working in collaboration with our owning congregations, and who will provide a bigger perspective beyond managing our physical plant. This is not a “religious position.”
The job description is available on OBIC’s website if you or anyone you know might be interested.
We are excited about this next chapter. We all know that change can be difficult. We look forward to what the right person will bring in filling these new and expansive responsibilities. This change in staffing will help us all be more aligned with the mission and vision of those who have come before us.
Questions: Rev. Debbie Scott, 301-641-4601 | Jennie Fitzpatrick, 202-577-9353
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Title: Executive Director of the Owen Brown Interfaith Center, Columbia, MD
Position Definition: Provides visionary non-profit leadership, including day-to-day management, financial management, and organizational compliance, of the Owen Brown Interfaith Center (OBIC). In tandem with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director facilitates interfaith relationships within the community and develops plans to achieve the organization’s mission and realize its vision.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Working knowledge of and the ability to interpret county/local laws, federal laws, state laws, and nonprofit provisions and regulations; working knowledge of nonprofit, county/local, state, and federal laws, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of computer practices and techniques and technology utilized in nonprofit operations (such as Quickbooks, Excel, Microsoft 360, etc.); an ability to adapt to changes and react in emergency situations. Ability to conduct research and make presentations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work with extreme accuracy. Ability to compose letters, reports, policies, procedures and perform basic accounting functions.
Minimum Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the non-profit/public sector. The candidate must supply references and be able to successfully complete a background check.
The Owen Brown Interfaith Center is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, gender identity or background. Research shows that women and individuals from underrepresented backgrounds often apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. We recognize that it is highly unlikely that an applicant meets 100% of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if much of this posting describes you, then you are strongly encouraged to apply for this role.
For full job description and submission of resume contact Rev. Debbie Scott, revdeb8@aol.com, 301-641-4601 and Jennie Fitzpatrick, jenfitzpatrick@comcast.net.
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