Education Program Associate

Work with Pendle Hill Retreat Center as a QVS Fellow!

About the position:

Under supervision of the Director of Education, the QVS Fellow would focus on supporting Pendle Hill’s FFA-funded online programming learning resources, bringing our outreach to older adults to the next level. This year, the QVS Fellow would intentionally reach out to other FFA grantees, building on resonances identified between FFA grantee programming. 

They would also assist Pendle Hill in our intention of building stronger relationships with Friends’ retirement communities, and work with the Director of Education to develop a sustainable plan for deepening those relationships. The QVS Fellow would work closely with the rest of the Education Team, helping share the resources of Pendle Hill’s pamphlets and podcast with older adults, and assisting with additional program planning as needed. 

Qualifications include strong organizational skills including the ability to simultaneously attend to immediate needs and long-range planning; excellent communication and
writing skills; and familiarity with the Religious Society of Friends.

About Quaker Voluntary Service:

Quaker Voluntary Service is a 9.5-month service program operating in Boston, Philadelphia, Minneapolis and Portland, OR.  During their service term, QVS Fellows receive many supports including:

Monthly stipend

Housing 

Food allowance

Transportation allowance

Health insurance

Four off-site retreats

Programming every other week (QVS days) to engage in Quaker practices, learn about social justice, and develop many skills including community building and transformation conflict.

…and more!

For more details, please visit our website.