[Hiring] Associate II -International Global Ecumenical Partners @Presbyterian Church USA

Role Description

The Ecumenical Liaison appropriately conveys, interprets, and embodies policies and tenets of the constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) (PCUSA), and serves as an active and integral resource to PCUSA ecclesial partners, PCUSA constituents, as well as other strategic partners.

• Represent, support and ensure appropriate engagement of the PCUSA with ecumenical, global, community-based, civil society and international partnerships around the world.
• Collaborate closely with the Stated Clerk through the Ecumenical & Inter-religious Relations sub area.
• Facilitate denominational support for partner programs, relationships, and activities.
• Implement local, regional and/or global strategies.
• Serve as a resource for connection and information between Mid Councils, diaspora communities, partners and PCUSA entities.
• Report to a manager accountable to the director of Global Ecumenical Partnerships.
• Connect with appropriate Ecumenical Liaisons that are domestically focused as well as with team members throughout Partnerships Beyond and the Unified Agency.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with the IUA Global Ecumenical Partnerships ministry area to develop and implement strategy for each active region of the world.
• Create common spaces for information sharing and decision-making among strategic global partners and the PCUSA.
• Stay well-informed of events and developments in the area and interpret the life and witness of global partners to the PCUSA constituencies.
• Represent effectively PCUSA to international partners and ecumenical entities at meetings and consultations.
• Monitor financial disbursements to partners according to PCUSA grants policy.
• Assist in developing security and other humanitarian assistance plans for specific regions as needed.
• Maintain a flexible work location, with the ability to connect and resource the countries/regions served.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, with relevant work experience; Master's degree preferred.
• At least 4 years of experience in cross-cultural or international ministry.
• Faith commitment to Jesus Christ and strong Christian witness in the Reformed tradition.
• Understanding/comprehension of the PCUSA constitution.
• Knowledge of and commitment to the ecumenical witness and ministry of the PCUSA.
• Language skills appropriate to the region.
• Networking capabilities; cultivation of relationships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; good listening skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, able to relate well with a diverse range of people.
• Demonstrated skills in working in a team relationship.
• Able to maintain emotional balance under stress.
• History of accountability and transparency.
• Able and open to learning from others.

Helpful Skills

• Leadership in contexts of church, faith communities, and non-government organizations.
• Training, meeting facilitation, and/or public speaking.
• Project and time management; record-keeping.
• Social media savvy.

Required Competencies

• Able to function effectively as a representative of the PCUSA.
• Self-motivated.
• Organized.

Physical Requirements

• Travel required (domestic and international).
• Ability to work evening/weekend hours on occasion.
• Ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, and move from one location to another while performing tasks.

Benefits

• Defined Pension Plan.
• Medical.
• Dental.
• Vision.
• Basic Life Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending accounts.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan.
• Vacation Days.
• Sick Days.
• Paid Holidays.

PCUSA Commitment

Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the U.S. government, including gender identity and sexual orientation.

Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply.