Associate II, Assessments and Recruitment

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary liaison for the 1001 team with individuals exploring a call to initiate a new worshiping community or those in its early phases.

• Lead and implement 1001 Leadership Assessments in collaboration with mid councils, seminaries, and other partners.

• Provide education to mid councils on the essential qualities and competencies required for leadership in new worshiping communities.

• Collaborate and consult with mid councils to cultivate leadership qualities and competencies.

• Create opportunities for vocational discernment and connect individuals to 1001 new worshiping communities.

• Facilitate consultations and coaching for prospective leaders of new worshiping communities.

• Develop and refresh resources aimed at establishing and sustaining new worshiping communities.

• Convey the vision of 1001 New Worshiping Communities and Presbyterian Life & Witness to mid councils, congregations, and constituency groups.

• Engage regularly in the evaluation of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities program.

• Prepare and assess reports and records, adjusting methods as necessary to meet objectives.

• Collaborate both internally and externally to educate and disseminate programmatic information.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; master’s degree is preferred.

• 4–7 years of progressively responsible experience in related program areas.

• At least 4 years of experience leading a new worshiping community or providing substantial support to one.

• Familiarity with 1001’s Discerning Missional Leadership assessment is required.

• Previous experience as a contracted assessor is strongly preferred.

• Certification or knowledge of inventories utilized in 1001 assessment programs (such as Clifton Strengths, TKI, etc.) is beneficial.

• Proficient in Microsoft Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams, PowerPoint, Excel, and other relevant software.

• Knowledge of Canva, Jotform, and Basecamp or similar project management tools is advantageous.

• Understanding of the PC(USA) and its organizational structure is essential.

• Proficiency in one or more languages besides English is highly beneficial.

• Familiarity with the history and initiatives of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities office is preferred.

• Knowledge of current thought leadership in church planting and leadership development is a plus.

• Capable of communicating via telephone, Zoom, and other digital platforms.

• Ability to read and comprehend written materials effectively.

• Skilled at communicating in a manner appropriate for a church office setting.

• Willingness to travel overnight and out of town regularly, typically on a monthly basis.

🏝️ Benefits

• Defined Pension Plan

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• 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

• Remote work from residence