[Hiring] Associate II Assessments and Recruitment @Presbyterian Church USA

Role Description

This position is an Individual Contributor who performs complex to highly complex non-routine duties. Responsibilities that coordinate work of a specific program to ensure that implementation and prescribed activities of a larger program or ministry are carried out to achieve specified objectives. Plans and develops methods and procedures for implementing programs, directs and coordinates program activities. Confers and/or collaborates both internally and externally on projects or to educate/communicate programmatic information. Prepares and/or reviews reports and records of activities to ensure progress and make modifications or changes in methodology as required to attain objectives. Uses discretion and independent judgment in completing activities. Operates under general supervision.

The Associate for Assessment and Recruitment is the primary contact on the 1001 team for individuals discerning a call to start a new worshiping community, and/or in the early stages of starting. They take primary responsibility for 1001’s leadership assessment and discernment programs and collaborate with the rest of the 1001 Team and other PL&W colleagues to create resources for new worshiping communities, NWC leaders, and mid councils supporting that work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree
• 4-7 years of increasingly responsible related programmatic experience
• 4 or more years of experience leading a new worshiping community, or providing significant support of one.
• Experience with 1001’s Discerning Missional Leadership assessment. Past experience as a contracted assessor strongly preferred.
• Certification or familiarity with inventories used in 1001 assessment programs (Clifton Strengths, TKI, etc.)

Requirements

• Proficiency using the Microsoft Suite (including Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, and Excel) and other appropriate software.
• Familiarity with Canva, Jotform, and Basecamp or similar project management software is helpful.

Helpful Skills

• Understanding and knowledge of PC(USA) and its organizational structure.
• The ability to speak one or more languages other than English is very helpful.
• Familiarity with the history and programs of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities office.
• Familiarity with current thought leadership in the areas of church planting and leadership development.

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

Physical Requirement / Essential Functions

• This is largely a sedentary position that may require occasional lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Requires the ability to see, hear, speak, type, write, walk, stand, bend, and lift.
• Sensory and physical requirements include the ability to communicate verbally in person and through technology and use the computer for extended periods of time.
• Able to read and understand written materials.
• Ability to communicate in a manner suitable to a church office environment.
• Requires regularly (typically monthly) overnight, out-of-town travel.

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.