By Phanisvara das
Would you like to live and operate in Sridham Mayapur and simultaneously serve all ISKCON communities in the world?
Type of Service: Full-time
Location: Sridham Mayapur, India
Remuneration: As required
Direct line of report: The Ministry’s Operation Team
Summary Service Description:
* Coordinating communication with the Ministry’s contacts, receiving and processing reports;
* Producing interviews and articles;
* Coordinating educational campaigns;
* Coordinating the production and circulation of books, magazines, and audiovisuals;
* Organizing presentations and seminars in Mayapur, with local educational institutes and visiting groups;
* Supervising resident staff and volunteers;
* Supervising the office and its equipment;
* Managing periodical events such as festivals, award ceremonies, etc.;
* Overseeing research and analysis of congregational dynamics within ISKCON and in other organizations;
Requirements:
* Solid personal spiritual practices, such as chanting 16 rounds daily;
* Fluency in English (knowledge of other languages a plus);
* Capacity to coordinate devotees from different parts of the world;
* Being self-motivated and self-directed; strong spirit of initiative;
* Good communication and social skills;
* Familiarity with current communication technologies, especially Internet-based;
Interested? Write to the Congregational Development Ministry’s general manager, Seva Swarupa Prabhu.
The Ministry’s Vision & Mission
Vision:
The Ministry actively collaborates with ISKCON affiliates worldwide to facilitate the spiritual growth of individuals and communities according to the teachings of Srila Prabhupada.
Mission:
We offer consultancy, education and networking to assist the International Society for Krishna Consciousness to develop and expand its communities according the following principles:
* A deeply caring attitude for all members, according to their stage in life and their different levels of need.
* Promoting the engagement of all devotees in outreach and their empowering in taking responsibility in the mission.
* Organizing all practitioners in small groups for intimate exchanges and the building of friendly relation; regular supervision and support.
* Temples as tirthas for inspiration and exemplary behaviour; enthusing large gatherings and festivals.
* Ongoing systematic training and education.
We support the Ministry’s specialized divisions: ISKCON Prison Ministries and the Armed Forces Outreach Ministries.
We design and present courses.
We produce, translate and circulate books, articles, supporting materials, audiovisuals.
We assist in organizing festivals & conventions.
We remain updated on innovations and trends from both inside and outside ISKCON.
Our web site: namahatta.org.