Director, Office of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)

Ignatian Solidarity; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The School Sisters of Notre Dame of the Atlantic-Midwest Province, Inc. seeks a Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) to lead mission-driven initiatives in support of SSND priorities.

The role collaborates with SSND networks, develops educational programs, advocacy and communications, and manages office goals and budgets to advance JPIC priorities across communities.

Qualifications

• To represent the mission of SSND, the Director is deeply grounded in the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching and committed to the SSND charism and Chapter Directions.
• Knowledge of Vatican II, including Laudato Si’ and synodal church ecclesiology.

Responsibilities

• Function within a Catholic institution, guided by the mission and charism of SSND, Catholic Social Teaching, Laudato Si’, and papal teachings.
• Develop and implement educational programs, advocacy efforts, and communications reflecting SSND priorities and values.
• Facilitate dialogue and communal discernment within and among province JPIC committees to develop initiatives that foster communion and advance SSND mission priorities.
• Develop and manage the annual office goals, budget, and mid-year and year-end reports in accordance with provincial guidelines.

Skills

Catholic Social Teaching

Dialogue facilitation

Budgeting

Job description

The School Sisters of Notre Dame of the Atlantic-Midwest Province, Inc. are hiring a Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC). Qualified candidates will demonstrate an initial understanding of the mission and charism of SSND with a capacity to develop it. They possess fluid knowledge of Catholic Social Teaching, including Laudato Si’. They will have experience with faith-based institutions and demonstrate commitment to building a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The Director collaborates with the International and North American SSND SHALOM Network and promotes SHALOM through its JPIC ministry with sisters, associates, lay colleagues, justice partners, and friends of the Atlantic-Midwest province. The Director will bring an appreciation for women religious and respect for their contributions to church and society.

The JPIC Director will implement the mission through:

• Function within a Catholic institution, guided by the mission and charism of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, Catholic Social Teaching, Laudato Si’, and current papal teachings.
• Develop and implement educational programs, advocacy efforts, and communications that reflect SSND priorities and values.
• Facilitate dialogue and communal discernment within and among province JPIC committees to develop initiatives that foster communion among the committees and advance SSND mission priorities.
• Develop and manage the annual office goals, budget, and mid-year and year-end reports in accordance with provincial guidelines.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
To represent the mission of SSND adequately, the Director of JPIC will be a reflective and action-oriented leader who is deeply grounded in the Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, Laudato Si’, and willing and committed to embracing and growing in the SSND charism and the congregation’s Chapter Directions. Knowledge of Vatican II, including Laudato Si’ and synodal church ecclesiology.