Virginia refugee program seeks program coordinator.

The Virginia Council of Churches Refugee Resettlement Program is seeking a program coordinator, based at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, Md.

Responsibilities of the position include managing the Church World Service Reception and Placement and Matching Grant programs, serving as liaison with the Brethren Service Center, and participating as a board member of the Maryland Office for New Americans' Public Private Partnership in the Baltimore Resettlement Center. The office's service area includes all of Maryland, with the exception of the Delmarva Peninsula and Montgomery and Prince George's counties.

Applicants should have a minimum of two years' experience working with refugees and/or a resettlement agency. Program development and public relations experience, particularly public speaking in the community and area churches, are desired. Direct letters of interest to Richard Cline, Director, VCCRRP, 1214 West Graham Road, Suite 3, Richmond, VA 23220.

Source: Newsline 1/16/2004
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