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Program Director, Building Caring (click here)
Position: Executive in Residence Intern / Managing Partner
Location: Remote for Voice Up Publishing Inc.
Schedule: Flexible, Part-Time (15 to 20 hours per week estimate).
Duration: Annual Appointment, Renewed Based on Performance
Compensation: Equity stake during start-up.
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Building Caring, A Faith Based Initiative and Division of Voice Up Publishing Incorporated
Executive in Residence / Managing Partner
Position Overview
The Managing Partner of Building Caring holds a dual role as both an organizational leader and faculty member at Voice Up's New Global University for all families and learners.
See, https://www.voiceuplife.life/together
Strategic Leadership
- Implement a global vision for creating replicable community models, starting with one U.S. city as a pilot
- Design innovative approaches to connect housing options with wraparound support services
- Create frameworks for strengthening family connections through community engagement
- Lead community needs assessments in cities demonstrating readiness for housing innovation
The successful candidate should have a daily personal walk with God the Father.
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This innovative position combines practical community development leadership with academic engagement, working directly with top undergraduate and graduate students in urban design and public policy to foster the next generation of community development innovators.
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Building Caring, a division of Voice Up Publishing Incorporated, seeks a servant leader and visionary professional to lead our initiative in transforming how communities approach housing, family connections, and wraparound support services.
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This position will pioneer innovative approaches to create caring communities where people are connected to their purpose and focused on building caring families and homes.
About Voice Up Publishing Incorporated
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Our mission is to transform how families support a healthier way for a better life.
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Building Caring represents our commitment to creating sustainable, replicable models for community development that prioritize human connection and family well-being.
Voice Up's integrated approach encompasses education, health, and workforce development initiatives, including a groundbreaking project to establish the first-of-its-kind hospital within a faith-based church community, set to launch within three years.
Under the founder's guidance, VoiceUp is pioneering the integration of strategies related to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) within a trailblazing housing development model.
A cornerstone of this initiative is our workforce development strategy. The Voice Up Credential is a certification program that builds and validates real-world and soft skills essential for leaders driving positive social change.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Program Development & Integration
- Identify and evaluate cities with policies and stakeholders aligned with housing innovation
- Design comprehensive community assessment tools and methodologies
- Develop metrics for measuring program success and community impact
- Create implementation strategies for pilot programs
- Coordinate with Voice Up's faith, education, health, and workforce development initiatives
- Support the integration of Building Caring with the innovative hospital-church community project
- Develop strategies for creating holistic community support systems that connect housing with healthcare, education, and employment opportunities
Partnership Building
- Collaborate with a team of experienced professionals dedicated to VoiceUp's mission
- Build relationships with community leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders
- Identify and engage potential partner organizations and communities
- Facilitate cross-sector collaboration to support program implementation
Workforce Development & Leadership
- Serve as faculty member at VoiceUp's Global University
- Mentor and guide top undergraduate and graduate students in urban design
- Facilitate student research and projects focused on innovative housing solutions
- Bridge academic theory with practical community development
- Create opportunities for students to engage in real-world community projects
- Foster collaboration between students and community stakeholders
- Lead the global implementation of the Voice Up Credential program
- Design and develop curriculum that builds essential leadership and change-making skills
- Create assessment frameworks for measuring real-world and soft skills development
- Establish partnerships with employers to validate and enhance credential value
- Mentor emerging leaders through the credential acquisition process
- Integrate credential programming with community development initiatives
- Design experiential learning opportunities that contribute to credential achievement
First Year Milestones
Executive in Residence Period (3 - 6 months)
- Immerse in Voice Up's mission, culture, and operational framework
-Identify and perform community needs assessment on first pilot city development project.
- Create pathways for student involvement in community development projects
- Develop collaborative research opportunities
-Provide the foundation to secure first 10 year government partnership
- Build relationships with key stakeholders and team members
- Shadow key leadership team members
- Participate in strategic planning sessions
- Contribute to ongoing projects and initiatives
Post-Transition Period (Months 7-12)
- Launch initial cohort of the Voice Up Credential program (community, housing, development)
- Develop employer partnerships for credential recognition
- Launch comprehensive community needs assessments
- Begin implementation of strategic initiatives
- Lead key partnerships and stakeholder relationships
- Complete comprehensive community needs assessments in multiple target cities
- Develop criteria for identifying additional communities ready for implementation
- Create detailed implementation plans for pilot communities
- Establish partnerships with key stakeholders and community leaders
- Design evaluation frameworks for measuring program impact
Qualifications
Required Experience
- Knowledge of urban design principles and contemporary housing innovation
- Proven track record in community development or social innovation
- Experience in housing policy, community engagement, or related fields
- Strong project management and strategic planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain partnerships
- Experience working with diverse communities and stakeholders
- Background in or understanding of integrated community services (housing, healthcare, education, workforce development)
- Experience with remote team collaboration and virtual project management
- Experience in workforce development
- Understanding of competency-based assessment and skill validation
- Track record of developing leadership and professional development programs
- Academic teaching or mentoring experience preferred
Key Competencies
- Visionary leadership and strategic thinking
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
- Creative problem-solving and innovation mindset
- Understanding of housing policy and community development
Impact Opportunity
- Influence the next generation of urban designers and community developers
- Create innovative educational models that bridge theory and practice
- Foster academic research that directly impacts community development
This role offers the unique opportunity to:
- Shape the future of community development and family well-being
- Create replicable models for sustainable community change
- Build lasting impact through innovative housing solutions
- Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to transformative change
Selection Process
1. Initial application review
2. First-round virtual interview with leadership team
3. Second-round presentation of vision and preliminary strategic plan
4. Final interview and discussion of executive in residence period
5. Executive in residence period (3-6 months)
6. Performance evaluation and transition determination
Core Principles: https://www.voiceuplife.life/coreprinciples
Annual Evaluation
https://www.voiceuplife.life/annualreview
7. Full position offer and compensation package negotiation
Transition Criteria
Success in the executive in residence period will be evaluated based on:
- Demonstrated alignment with VoiceUp's mission and values
- Ability to develop and articulate strategic vision
- Effectiveness in relationship building and stakeholder engagement
- Quality of preliminary strategic planning and initiative development
- Leadership potential and team collaboration
- Academic engagement and student mentorship capabilities
Phase 1: Executive in Residence (3-6 months)
- Position Type: Part-time internship (20 hours/week)
- Work arrangement: 100% remote with fully flexible scheduling
- Compensation: Professional development opportunity and academic credit at institution of higher learning
- Purpose: Immersion in VoiceUp's culture, mission, and operations
Phase 2: Managing Partner (Post-successful completion of Phase 1)
- Position Type: Full-time
- Work arrangement: 100% remote with fully flexible scheduling
- Compensation Package:
- Market-rate salary
- Equity stake in VoiceUp Publishing Incorporated
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Purpose: Full leadership implementation of Building Caring initiatives
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Program Director, Building Caring
Director of Building Caring
A Faith Journey and Mentorship Initiative
Location: Remote
Flexible Schedule
Compensation: Equity stake during startup period
Company Overview: Voice Up is a digital media startup focused on mobilizing college students to drive social change through digital and social media. Faith communities and the creative arts have the power to unite people across diverse cultures and backgrounds. We aim to promote compassion, unity, and action for the common good by amplifying voices through music, poetry, and performance.
This initiative is administered under Voice Up Publishing Inc. launching a new brand entitled, Building Caring.
Building Caring will provide a new opportunity for all to share their faith journey in a way that inspires others to positive change.
Position Overview
We seek a visionary leader to oversee our national Faith Journey Mentorship Program, managing a network of 20 remote mentors across the United States. The Executive Director will shape the strategic direction of our interfaith mentorship initiative while fostering an inclusive, supportive environment for both mentors and program participants.
Strategic Leadership Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategic plans to scale the mentorship program across different regions
- Establish program metrics and evaluation frameworks to measure impact
- Build and maintain relationships with religious organizations, academic institutions, and community partners
- Oversee budget management and resource allocation
- Lead fundraising efforts and grant writing initiatives
- Create and maintain program policies and procedures
- Ensure compliance with academic credit requirements across different institutions
Team Management
- Provide leadership and supervision to 20 remote mentors across various time zones
- Develop and implement mentor training programs
- Facilitate regular team meetings and professional development sessions
- Create performance evaluation systems for mentors
- Manage mentor recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development
- Foster a collaborative culture that celebrates diverse faith perspectives
Program Development
- Design curriculum and resources for mentor training
- Establish best practices for virtual mentorship
- Create crisis response protocols and ethical guidelines
- Develop partnerships with academic institutions for internship credits
- Implement technology solutions for program management
- Design evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness
External Relations
- Serve as the public face of the program
- Build relationships with religious and spiritual leaders across faiths
- Present at conferences and professional gatherings
- Develop marketing and communications strategies
- Manage stakeholder relationships
- Write and publish about program impacts and lessons learned
Required Qualifications
- 7+ years of leadership experience in interfaith work, spiritual counseling, or related field
- Demonstrated success managing remote teams
- Experience with program development and evaluation
- Strong track record in budget management and fundraising
- Excellence in cross-cultural communication
- Deep understanding of diverse faith traditions and spiritual practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters or Doctorate in relevant field
- Experience in higher education administration
- Grant writing success
- Publication record in relevant areas
- Multilingual capabilities
- Background in online learning or virtual community building
Technical Skills
- Proficiency with virtual collaboration tools
- Experience with learning management systems
- Knowledge of program evaluation software
- Familiarity with CRM systems
- Data analysis and reporting capabilities
Personal Qualities
- Demonstrated commitment to interfaith dialogue
- Exceptional cultural competency
- Strong ethical framework
- Excellent judgment in sensitive situations
- Ability to navigate complex interpersonal dynamics
- Vision for scaling impact while maintaining program quality
Compensation: Equity stake during start up period.
See, https://www.ellingtonbooks.com/equity
To Apply
Send to info@ellingtonbooks.com
Please submit:
- Detailed CV/resume
- Comprehensive cover letter
- Example of your best writing
Equal Opportunity Statement: Our organization values diverse leadership and welcomes applications from individuals of all faith backgrounds, including those who are spiritual but not religious, agnostic, or questioning. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on religion, ethnicity, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, or age._