Director of Development

We invite you to join our staff!

Would you like to be a part of the BA’s mission to provide a healing refuge and services? Have you ever considered serving the Cause of Christian Science in the Boston area?

Immediate Opening: Play a critical lead role in the design and strategic oversight of the comprehensive annual development plan to further the mission of the Benevolent Association at an important time in the BA’s history.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in meeting or exceeding fundraising goals

• Minimum 3-5 years’ fundraising experience

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

• Proficiency with MS Office, Raiser’s Edge or comparable database management software

• Bachelor’s Degree, CFRE certification preferred

• Ability to oversee staff

• Class taught member of The Mother Church by an authorized teacher of Christian Science

Full-time, on-site position

Excellent benefits and relocation package

You can access the full job description by following this link

Contact: HR Manager
Phone: 617-975-2523

[email protected]

For questions about employment positions contact:

Human Resources Manager
phone: 800-662-9937 or 617-975-2523
email: [email protected]
fax: 617-975-2703

Working at the BA

The Benevolent Association was established in 1916 in response to Mary Baker Eddy’s request of The Mother Church. Each position at the BA is there to support the fulfillment of its purpose of healing. The BA is located on 24.2 acres of gardens and woodlands within minutes of downtown Boston.

Employees enjoy housing in surrounding communities, on the campus itself in the Carriage House apartments (for Journal-listed Christian Science nurses), or in rooms in the historic Original Building. On-site staff housing is subject to availability. Restaurants, shopping, and theaters are within walking distance.

The Boston area is home to a community of Christian Scientists, many of whom work in the Christian Science movement. The Mother Church is just minutes away, and there are a number of branch churches in the surrounding area. Longyear Museum is located just across the street from the BA.

Volunteering at the BA

… where heart meets heart reciprocally blest….

Mary Baker Eddy

You are warmly invited to express your love, your support of the Christian Science healing ministry, and your talents by volunteering at the BA. Here are some of the ways you can be involved!

Reading to patients

• During late-morning small gatherings to hear the Bible Lesson

• One-on-one sharing of the Bible, Mrs. Eddy’s writings, and other authorized Christian Science literature

Playing and singing music

• At a hymn sing

• For group sing-a-alongs or concerts

Sharing a talent or interest with residents or patients

• Teaching art, a movement class, etc.

• Sharing a hobby, such as birding, photography, travel, crafts, etc.

• Reading and discussing a book

• Discussing The Christian Science Monitor

• Working in the BA’s extensive gardens

• Helping with painting and building projects

• Providing office support

For more information, please contact the BA
at 617-734-5600 or [email protected].