Contributed by Kelly Marciales and Katherine Bishop, VIA Board Chair
Valley Interfaith Action (VIA) is a nonprofit in the Mat-Su whose mission is to address quality of life issues for all residents of the Mat-Su Borough, utilizing the faith values of our members, developing community-wide interest and mobilization around quality of life issues. Through training, leaders address community problems by providing forums for discussion, researching alternative solutions, and working as facilitators with residents and leaders for institutional change. VIA's members are local congregations which include Catholic, Episcopal, Lutheran, and United Methodists from Palmer to Willow.
The VIA Board of Directors is currently searching for an energetic person to be the next Executive Director and lead Community Organizer. The Director will be responsible for day-to-day nonprofit administration and organizing in communities of faith throughout the Borough. A willingness to be trained in VIA’s model of congregation-based community organizing is essential for any candidate interested in the position. The position will begin on February 1, 2020. Applications should be submitted before Jan 8, 2020. Additional inquiries will be accepted if the position is not filled. For job description see our website at www.valleyinterfaithaction.org. Send a cover letter and resume to viaexcom@gmail.com.
