Associate Program Officer For Small And Specialized Congregations

Department: Center For Evangelism & Congregational Life
Date Posted: 3/19/2008
Closing Date: 4/18/2008

Job Description

The Center for Evangelism and Congregational Life groups together those activities that support dioceses, organizations and congregations to effect Church growth and vitality. The purpose of this work is to further God’s mission by serving and equipping the people of the Episcopal Church.

Within the Center, the Associate Program Officer focusing on Small and Specialized Congregations is responsible for serving and equipping congregations and worshipping communities that are small (those with an Average Sunday Attendance of 70 or less),  specialized with regards to setting (including urban and rural settings) and structure (including total/local collaborative ministry, clusters, mergers, and emerging communities.)

Job Requirements

Essential responsibilities: The development of resources for these congregations, creating and maintaining web sites, planning and implementing trainings and conferences, and speaking at Diocesan and Provincial events. Priorities include engaging in building collaborative working relationships with existing networks, groups, organizations, committees of General Convention and institutions currently serving small and specialized congregations; and  facilitating the formation of new networks where needed.    

Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree and theological education/training (advanced degree preferred); thorough knowledge of the Episcopal Church; an ability to articulate a thorough understanding of Evangelism; experience in multiple congregations and a contextual understandings of congregational development theory; willingness/ability to preach at worship services when requested; willingness to collaborate with colleagues across denominations; effective written, oral and interpersonal skills; computer literacy. Preferred qualifications: experience in program development; English-Spanish fluency.

Work Environment

This position is based in the regional office in Omaha, Nebraska and travel is estimated at 25% - 50%.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with experience and includes a generous benefits package. EOE, m/f/d/v encouraged to apply.

How to Apply

To apply, submit a cover letter with salary requirements, a resume and a list of three professional references to eccjobs@episcopalchurch.org and indicate in the subject line: Associate Program Officer, Small and Specialized Congregations.
 
Please, no telephone inquiries. Qualified applicants will be contacted.