[Hiring] Manager 1001 New Worshipping Communities @Presbyterian Church USA

Role Description

The Manager provides strategic oversight for the 1001 New Worshiping Communities initiative, working collaboratively with colleagues in Thriving Mid Councils to support mid-councils and congregations in starting and growing new worshiping communities. As a connector, the Manager builds partnerships across teams and communities, fostering shared ownership and new approaches to this work. Grounded in a learning orientation, the Manager leads and develops the 1001 staff, cultivating a team culture where curiosity and creativity propel the work forward.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Strategy: Develop, communicate, and oversee vision, strategy, and budget for 1001 NWC.
• Staff: Provide leadership and oversight for 1001 staff. Work in collaboration with colleagues in Thriving Mid Councils.
• Mid-Council Support: Support presbyteries, synods, and congregations as they provide the primary care and accountability for NWCs.
• Programs: With 1001 staff, create and support opportunities for apprenticeships, assessments, coaching, training, and funding for NWCs.
• Communication: Create and maintain avenues for ongoing contact between the 1001 staff, mid-councils, and NWCs.
• Research: Develop and carry out strategies and practices for researching and reporting on the impact of the 1001 initiative.
• Administration: Establish and maintain healthy practices of reporting, compliance, and partnership for the 1001 initiative.

Qualifications

• Master of Divinity or experiential equivalent
• 5+ years of work with new worshiping communities
• 5+ years of work with mid-councils

Requirements

• Excellent writing and speaking skills
• Ability to work independently
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Competency with electronic media
• Ability to handle multiple projects
• Financial acumen
• Experience working with diverse groups and cultures
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Entrepreneurial experience
• Experience with mid-councils

Helpful Skills

• Deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial ethnic inclusiveness
• Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view
• Able to relate well to people from all walks of life and of varying theological perspectives
• Ability to speak one or more languages other than English very helpful

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel frequently
• Ability to work weekend and evening hours

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.