Children of the Earth is Seeking a Director

The Winter Solstice of 2012 is a time of immense promise in the life of Children of the Earth. This is a moment of uncertainty, wonder, hope, change and renewal. Let us celebrate the still point as one humanity. Then, drawing from the diverse sacred traditions which transcend time, may we turn and move forward to light the way of Peacemakers worldwide.

Nina Meyerhof has been the inspiration, the seeder, the builder, the connector and the visioneer of Children of the Earth for over 25 years. She is now ready to pass on this TORCH of Hope. Are you someone who will take this torch?

Children of the Earth is an international organization based on principles, guidelines and ethics to further the love and unity which exist in PEACE. It all started with the "Declaration for Peace" by young people focusing on the Rights of Children. The voices of these and other youth were listened to at the United Nations World Summit for Children in 1990. Children of the Earth has continued to enable the voices of children and youth, not only at the United Nations but in many other venues around the world. It has grown into a living organization comprised of over 15,000 young people, inspired to co-create PEACE through Spiritual Activism. The emerging process calls for Inner Revolution for Social Evolution!

Children of the Earth inspires the world's youth, bringing them together to build inner and outer peace, lasting peace, everywhere A passionate, dedicated Administrative Director is needed to keep the organization alive, growing and moving forward. The ideal person is a dreamer, a builder, an administrator, a networker, a fundraiser, a technocrat, an educator, a world traveler and a business savvy person. The person selected will work closely with Nina as she withdraws to an emeritus position.

Of course this is possible.... It might be YOU. Think carefully on all your talents.....revealed and hidden...speak to yourself of your dreams. If you can imagine leading an important rising organization that has been pioneering dreams and new realities for young people, then consider yourself a champion and contact us.
As CoE's new leader, you will work with a TEAM of CORE young people from around the world. The world will be your home and your home will be wherever you are living.

There is much to be done. Creativity reigns.

If interested in discussing or applying for this position, send your CV or resume to nina@coeworld.org no later than January 31, 2013.

JOB Description for Children of the Earth --- Director

Key Responsibilities: General Administration, Fiscal Management, Resource Development, Public Relations Worldwide, Board Development, Staff Hiring.

The Executive Director of Children of the Earth:

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY:

• vision, design and coordinate programs
• maintain all information
• attend all Board meetings and serve as advisor

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY:

• approving all expenditures
• annual budget
• raising additional funds

STAFF RESPONSIBILITY:

• hire and supervise all staff
• evaluate staff on a quarterly basis

Thus the Director -

• Raises funds with Executive Director through grants, presentations, web presences etc.
• Initiates and expands contacts around the world
• Designs workshops for spiritual leadership
• Develops educational programs for conferences
• Networks with youth contacts
• Attends all the Hub conferences and motivate participants
• Continues and strengthens existing partnerships
• Develops office systems for accounting, data base management, research, and other organizational structures needed to support the mission of COE.
• Attends meetings around the world
• Maintains contact with key leaders of Chapters and HUBs
• Represents COE at conferences and other gatherings
• Develops Basecamp protocol

The Director is responsible to the Executive Director and to report back to the Children of the Earth Board on a quarterly basis using a conference call method for 3 of these meetings and, in addition, one physical meeting per year at which the Annual Report is to be submitted.