Cultural & Interfaith Programs Board Member

About the Role

This is a volunteer board role for a Cultural & Interfaith Programs Board Member at The Healing Circle Foundation. The Cultural & Interfaith Programs Board Member will help guide programs, partnerships, and outreach efforts that promote cross-cultural understanding, interfaith harmony, community healing, and inclusive engagement. This role is ideal for someone passionate about cultural programming, faith-based collaboration, and building bridges across diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of cultural and interfaith programs, events, and community initiatives.
• Help identify and build relationships with faith leaders, cultural organizations, community centers, educators, and local partners.
• Assist with outreach to diverse communities across NYC and surrounding areas.
• Contribute ideas for dialogues, celebrations, educational programs, healing circles, and community gatherings.
• Help raise awareness of the foundation’s mission in cultural and interfaith spaces.
• Participate in board discussions, planning sessions, and community engagement efforts.
• Support fundraising, partnership development, and advocacy efforts when appropriate.
• Offer insight on inclusion, respect, accessibility, and culturally responsive programming.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in interfaith dialogue, cultural exchange, community healing, or social cohesion.
• Experience in nonprofit work, faith-based service, cultural programming, education, or community outreach is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to think creatively about inclusive and respectful programming.
• Commitment to equity, belonging, and community care.
• Willingness to collaborate with leadership and contribute time as a volunteer board member.

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build relationships with diverse community stakeholders.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for the mission and values of The Healing Circle Foundation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Skills

• Background in interfaith work, cultural programming, mediation, education, or community engagement.
• Public speaking or outreach experience.
• Familiarity with faith communities, cultural institutions, or cross-cultural initiatives.
• Experience with event planning, fundraising, or nonprofit partnership development.
• Bilingual ability is a plus.

Pay range and compensation package

Volunteer board position with opportunities for mission involvement, leadership experience, community impact, and potential future stipends or commission-based opportunities tied to funded projects.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Healing Circle Foundation is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable environment where every volunteer feels empowered and valued. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences and encourage people of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, religions, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds to apply.