General Board of Global Ministries
Women’s Division
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DEPUTY GENERAL SECRETARY |
The General Board of Global Ministries (GBGM) is an international program agency of the United Methodist Church. GBGM is an equal employment opportunity employer. In accordance with Federal, State, and local laws, GBGM does not discriminate in any employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or citizenship status.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
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Visa Type (If not U.S. Citizen)_________________________________________________
How did you hear of this position? ______________________________________________
Were you previously employed by GBGM? (If yes, please give dates) ________________
Do you have any relatives employed by GBGM? (If yes, please give name(s) and dates)
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Local church membership and address __________________________________________
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| Salary Requirement: | Are you willing to Travel? |
| Earliest Starting Date: | Are you Ordained? |
EDUCATION
Formal Education
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Non-Formal Education
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Published Works (Please List):
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Have you screened/employed staff? ______Yes _____No
Have you supervised a staff? _____Yes _____No How many persons?_______________
If yes, have you terminated staff? _____Yes _____No
Have you been responsible for managing a budget? Yes No Amount
Have you been responsible for developing a program budget? Yes No
WORK EXPERIENCE (List three employment experiences, beginning with current or most recent)
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Describe experiences in working with women’s groups:
Describe leadership roles in the United Methodist Church and United Methodist Women at the local, district, conference, jurisdiction and general church level:
Describe experiences in relation to: continuing education, planning/implementing workshops/seminars, training of staff or volunteers:
Describe experience in planning:
Describe your understanding of the organization of United Methodist Women:
Describe your experience in the ecumenical community:
Describe your experiences with United Methodist Women:
Describe your experiences in working with volunteers:
What do you consider the biggest challenge facing women/women’s organizations today:
In society at large?
In the church?
Where do you think the Women’s Division/United Methodist Women should be 5-10 years from now?
Describe your most important experience of growth in the Christian faith during the past 5 years:
Express your theology of mission:
Describe your interest and involvement in social justice issues:
What do you consider the critical social justice issue(s) facing the United Methodist Church today? Why?
Describe your philosophy of administration and management:
PERSONAL REFERENCES
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I authorize and request my educational institutions and present*/former employers and those individuals whom I have listed as references to furnish the General Board of Global Ministries information about my work performance, ability, and other qualities relevant to my qualifications for employment. In so doing, I release them from any and all liability or damages of whatever nature arising from furnishing the requested information.
*Present employer will be contacted with your consent or after you have given notice of resignation.
I understand that this employment application does not constitute an employment agreement.
I certify that the information furnished in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any false statement or misrepresentation of the facts given in this application will be cause for rejection of or may result in my dismissal from employment at any time. I further understand that if employed, I understand and agree that nothing contained in this employment application or in the granting of the interview is intended to create an employment contract between the General Board of Global Ministries and myself or provide any other benefit. I agree that if employed by the GBGM, I will be an employee-at-will unless different terms are agreed to in writing by the General Secretary of the GBGM. As an at-will employee, I understand and agree that my employment is for no definite period and may be terminated at any time, and at the sole option, of me or the GBGM without cause or prior notice and without liability for lost wages.
I hereby agree that the General Board of Global Ministries in the course of considering my application, may make inquiries to ascertain information concerning my previous work record. I also understand that if employed, my continued employment is contingent upon a satisfactory performance record.
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Applicant’s Signature Date
Return application to:
Women’s Division Search Committee
475 Riverside Drive, Room 1504
New York, NY 10115